An RMO, or resident medical officer, is the doctor on duty in a hospital who looks after admitted patients and handles emergencies on the wards, often on a rota that includes nights. Hospitals fill RMO duty with permanent and locum doctors.
The resident medical officer is the first doctor to respond to ward patients. The role includes reviewing admitted patients, responding to calls from nurses, starting treatment and informing the consultant when needed.
In many hospitals the RMO is present round the clock, working in shifts, so the post often includes night and weekend duty.
Some hospitals hire RMOs as full-time staff. Many also need locum RMOs to cover leave, vacancies and busy periods, which suits doctors who want flexible shifts.
Check the length of the shift, the number of wards or beds covered, who the senior on call is, where you can rest, the rate and when you will be paid.
Hospitals post RMO and general duty shifts on Rounds with the hours and rate shown. Verified doctors accept in one tap and are paid directly by the hospital.
Every registration checked against NMC records. Zero commission, the hospital pays the doctor directly.
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