At times medical practices need to use locums, even for the well-prepared practices. Taking the time to identify the right locums and right way to find locums can eradicate any future problems. We often hear complaints from GP practices about the service of the locum recruitment agency they are using. Most make the mistake thinking… [Read More]
Terms and Conditions for Employing a Locum
It’s increasingly becoming a locums market and as such locums are now expecting practice’s to agree to and sign terms and conditions. Terms and conditions are negotiable but here are some areas which are likely to be covered and should be looked out for. In particular locums are expecting to be paid in full if… [Read More]
How to train to be a locum GP
Most qualified GPs will have spent time in various medical practice’s as a GP locum. These practices will have adhered to Royal College of General Practitioners standards for training. These standards provide people with the opportunity to launch their career as a GP. Also, there are number of core skills needed to work as a… [Read More]
5 Key Qualities of a GP Locum
Every day GP Locums come to the rescue of many practice managers and patients across the country. Whether it’s a rural care clinic struggling to find a replacement doctor or an urban medical practice seeking extra help to cover maternity leave. However, in order to uphold the culture of any facility and care for a… [Read More]
Advantages of Being a Locum Doctor
If you are a locum doctor that is good at their job then you should never be short of work. Locuming is a special skill, for example, a locum has to walk into an unknown medical practice and in the time that they are there they need to impress the staff and patients – which can be… [Read More]
Top Resources for GP Locums in Scotland
If you are a GP locum searching online for resources can be difficult, as it is often hard to find a tool that fit your needs best. If you are working or considering working as a GP Locum this blog will save you time sorting the signals from the noise. 1. Finding work BeeFound BeeFound… [Read More]
Top 5 Advantages of Being a GP Locum Over a Salaried GP
Being a GP locum has it challenges, but it can also be very rewarding. In contrast, a salaried GP job is no longer viewed as the better route. You may have job security but the role also has it stresses highlighted in this article by the Guardian. You are self-employed when you are a locum,… [Read More]
How GP Locums can maximise LinkedIn to get work?
Social media has become an influencer in job selection procedures and is used to vet people before they are selected for a role. To take control, GP locums can use LinkedIn to maximise their chance to get work. LinkedIn is a social network for professional people and businesses to connect and engage with each other…. [Read More]
How to write a GP Locum CV that will get you employed?
Standing out for the crowd to get GP locum work can be difficult. You have worked hard to get your qualifications and build up your experience now you need to show what you can do. When you want to showcase your experience and skills in the best possible light to a potential employer. Ensuring your… [Read More]
Getting started as a GP locum, 5 things you must know before taking the plunge.
Whether you are a newly qualified GP or have a few years of experience under your belt, deciding to embark on a career as a GP locum can often seem a daunting prospect, but it doesn’t need to be. In this post, we will share some tips to help you make a smooth transition into… [Read More]