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“Why we chose to be locum doctors”

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“Why we chose to be locum doctors”

August 29, 2014 by

These locum doctors explain why they decided to take on locum placements…   Glynda Crabtree, MD – emergency medicine doctor “For two years, I accepted assignments periodically to supplement the cost of building a new house. My regular, nine-to-five position is low stress and involves seeing low-acuity patients, but I wanted to liven things up. As a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Advice Tagged: advantages, doctor, flexibility, locum, money, recruitment, Total Assist Group

Can locum work help fight burnout and stress?

August 29, 2014 by

For medical professionals, suffering from burnout is one of the most common complaints, as doctors and nurses across the country push themselves to constantly work tirelessly, delivering a high standard of patient care. However learning to keep burnout at bay will not only enhance your personal life, but will also help professionally. One of the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Advice Tagged: advantages, burnout, doctor, health, locum, recruitment consultant, shifts, stress, work

Why working with an agency can help your locum career

August 12, 2014 by

There are so many great reasons to decide to take on locum work – especially when the medical market is inundated with vacancies as it is at the moment, as the NHS experiences huge staff shortages across the country. The flexibility, independence and travel of locum work may already be ticking your boxes, but you … [Read more…]

Posted in: Advice Tagged: advantages, agency, communication, doctor, Jason Sergeant, locum, recruitment, recruitment consultant, Sales Director, Total Assist Group, work

90% of healthcare facilities use locum doctors

August 8, 2014 by

There’s no need to um and ah over whether you should contemplate working as a locum doctor; it is definitely an attractive option to be considered by most medical professionals, whether they are toying with the idea of making some extra money over their weekends, or if they fancy making the switch to a full … [Read more…]

Posted in: Advice Tagged: advantages, doctor, flexibility, locum, Total Assist Group, travel

Why do you work as a locum doctor?

July 18, 2014 by

There are many reasons why you may decide to adopt a career as a locum doctor, whether you fancy making some extra money at weekends, or travelling across the UK for monthly placements. The benefits of working locum shifts is incredibly appealing, with a boost in flexibility, control and income. Find out why these doctors … [Read more…]

Posted in: Advice Tagged: advantages, advice, career, doctor, income, locum

Want to be a successful locum doctor?

July 15, 2014 by

With a multitude of benefits, working as a locum doctor definitely has it’s plus points – a higher rate of pay per hour, better home / work balance and increased flexibility to name a few. However, working as a locum is slightly different from your usual hospital based permanent post, and it’s useful to have … [Read more…]

Posted in: Advice Tagged: advantages, doctor, locum, skills, Success, Total Assist Group

Why locum work could suit you

July 11, 2014 by

With NHS budgets being squeezed tighter than ever before, permanent medical jobs are few and far between – let alone managing to find one that suits you and your skill set. If you are wondering which direction to take your career in, then considering locum work should be at the top of your list. The … [Read more…]

Posted in: Advice Tagged: advantages, doctor, hospital, job, locum, post

What are the benefits of switching to locum shifts?

July 9, 2014 by

Surgical theatre manager Rob Maskell explains why he decided to work locum Although the benefits of becoming a locum doctor are well documented, it can be nerve wracking ditching the stability of a crisp permanent contract and a single workplace environment for a completely different kind of working culture. If itchy feet or the yearn for … [Read more…]

Posted in: NHS and Industry News Tagged: advantages, doctor, hospital, locum, locum doctor, NHS, shifts, work

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