Cheshire
Doctor jobs in Chester.
Medical locum demand spans emergency medicine, acute and general medicine, psychiatry, anaesthetics and general practice, with rota gaps at every grade from FY2 to consultant. Actionus books GMC registered doctors onto locum, fixed-term and substantive posts with full compliance and revalidation checks.
Hiring in Chester
What the Chester market looks like.
Chester sits close to the Welsh border and the Wirral, so candidates regularly work across English and Welsh systems from the same base. Registration and payroll differences between the two are worth checking before accepting cross-border bookings.
Major employers in Cheshire
- —Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- —Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- —Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- —Cheshire West and Chester Council adult social care
Also covering
Ellesmere Port · Wrexham · Runcorn · Northwich · Liverpool · Warrington
Typical settings
- NHS acute trusts
- Emergency departments
- Mental health trusts
- General practice and urgent care
Common specialities
- Emergency medicine
- Acute medicine
- Psychiatry
- Anaesthetics
- General practice
- Paediatrics
Other roles in Chester
- Life SciencesBiopharmaceuticals
Validation and Compliance Specialist
Validation and Compliance Specialist required for a permanent role based in Manchester. This position involves overseeing quality compliance and validation protocols within a busy biopharmaceuticals environment. The successful candidate will ensure all processes meet strict industry regulations while supporting ongoing facility improvements.
Manchester£50,000 to £70,000 per annumPermanentVIEW ROLE → - HealthcareBiomedical Science
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Mental Health Occupational Therapist required for an immediate Locum position within a dedicated clinical environment. This role focuses on delivering specialised rehabilitative interventions and personalised care pathways for individuals managing complex psychological needs. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and therapeutic engagement.
Manchester£20 to £35 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE → - HealthcareSpeech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapist
This Speech and Language Therapist role offers a 12 month contract based in Kent on a part-time basis. You will work across a community of schools providing consistent clinical support for approx. 15 hours per week, with potential for more. The position involves termly visits to various educational settings to manage caseloads and support student development.
Kent£35 to £45 per hourContractVIEW ROLE → - Social Care
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist required for a locum position focused on enhancing independence for adult service users within a community setting. This rewarding role involves conducting detailed functional evaluations and coordinating complex equipment installations to improve daily living standards. You will act as a vital link between statutory services and local residents, ensuring high-quality outcomes through expert clinical advice.
Greater Manchester£30 - £35 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE → - HealthcarePhysiotherapy
Locum First Contact Practitioner MSK Physiotherapist
Locum First Contact Practitioner MSK Physiotherapist required for an immediate start. This flexible position involves managing complex musculoskeletal presentations and leading patient pathways within a fast-paced clinical setting. You will deliver expert care, ensuring every individual receives a precise diagnosis and effective rehabilitation strategy from their very first appointment.
Manchester£28 to £32 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE →
Questions
Doctor work in Chester, answered.
- What doctor jobs are available in Chester?
- Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent doctor roles across Chester and the wider Cheshire area, including nhs acute trusts, emergency departments, mental health trusts. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
- Which employers hire doctors in Chester?
- Major healthcare employers in and around Chester include Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cheshire West and Chester Council adult social care, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
- What registration do I need to work as a doctor professional through Actionus?
- You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
- How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Chester?
- If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
- How do I get paid for temporary work?
- Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.
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