What is SHO in UK hospital?

SHO. The pre-MMC term “SHO” stands for Senior House Officer. You will find that many people including colleagues and patients, still use and understand this term day-to-day. It refers to a junior level role and is the most common type of job that IMGs start with in the UK.

Is an F2 an SHO?

What is the role of an F2? A foundation 2 (F2) doctor is still a phrase that a lot of nurses and medical staff in the hospital will not understand and essentially you are still thought of as a traditional Senior House officer (SHO). The role of a F2 is in some ways very similar to that of an F1.

What are the ranks of doctors in the UK?

Career Progression and Grades for UK Doctors

Foundation Year 2 (FY2 or Trust grade equivalent)
Junior Middle Grade (CMT1/2, ST1/2, Junior Clinical Fellow and SHO)
Senior Middle Grade (ST3-8, GP Trainee, Senior Clinical Fellow and Staff Grade Equivalent, Speciality Doctor)
Consultant or GP.

Is an SHO a doctor?

A senior house officer (SHO) is a non-consultant hospital doctor in the Republic of Ireland. SHOs are supervised in their work by consultants and registrars. In training posts these registrars and consultants oversee training and are usually their designated clinical supervisors.

How much doctors earn in UK?

A doctor in specialist training starts on a basic salary of £37,935 and progresses to £48,075. Salaried general practitioners (GPs) earn £58,808 to £88,744 depending on the length of service and experience. GP partners are self-employed and receive a share of profits of the business.

Which doctors earn the most UK?

The top five highest paid specialities in the UK are:

Plastic surgery.
Trauma and orthopaedic surgery.
Neurosurgery.
Otolaryngology.
Cardiology.

How long does it take to become a SHO?

Most doctors spend between 2-4 years working as an SHO. Advancing to registrar level is dependent on experience and aptitude within a specialty; in most cases, becoming a registrar depends primarily on having successfully passed postgraduate examinations such as MRCP/MRCS, although this is not a strict requirement.

Are UK doctors happy?

More than half of doctors surveyed said they were not or not at all satisfied with their work/life balance, with 37% indicating there was ‘no fair and equal approach’ to policies such as flexible working.

What does Sho Stand for in medical school?

SHO – is the old term for a junior doctor in training now replaced by ST1 – ST2 – ST3. Also known in some hospitals as Clinical Fellow. ST4 – ST8 are the remaining 5 years of Higher Specialist Training. (Old Specialist Registrar) Very well explained.

What kind of Doctor is a St or Sho?

At the Consultant level, it is straight forward, you will be a consultant. However, at the Specialty Doctor level, you could be working as an SAS doctor, a Specialty Doctor or a Trust Grade doctor. As an ST or SHO you could also work across several levels.

How long does it take to become a Sho in Ireland?

In Ireland, doctors typically spend one year as an intern, before becoming a Senior House Officer (SHO). Most doctors spend between 2-4 years working as an SHO.

What makes a doctor a specialist in the UK?

1. Associate Specialist: This is a doctor who has the same clinical experience as a Consultant but has NOT completed Specialist Training and does not have a CCT. 2. Specialty Doctor: This is a doctor with at least 4 years’ clinical experience and at least 2 years’ experience in his/her Specialty.