A wide variety of doctors decide to take up locum work, and for many different reasons too. However, one recent trend spotted by recruitment professionals and hospital consultants is that increasing numbers of graduates are now deciding to work locum instead of having a permanent full time. There are many reasons for this, as locum … [Read more…]
As a locum doctor, you will parachute in to many teams as part of your career. One key professional skill you must display is the flexible ability to contribute and fit in to different teamwork structures within varying environments. Undoubtedly, teamwork has proved vital in healthcare delivery, as it can have a real immediate and positive … [Read more…]
Contemplating locum work? As a career option, it is definitely an appealing choice, with plenty of plus points – including increased independence and flexibility to name a few. Since leading a locum lifestyle can be very different from a traditional medical career, some doctors have concerns before taking the plunge into a new way of … [Read more…]
Our Internal Recruitment Manager explains what you need to watch out for during your job interview Working in recruitment, many people ask for my advice about how to tackle interviews. In my experience, the main goal of a candidate is to effectively articulate the value and essential skills you can bring to both the job … [Read more…]
Recruitment is one of the many prongs on the sales ladder, so to build and develop a successful career in this sector, it is important to have fundamental sales know-how and the confidence to persuade others to get involved with your company and what you have to promote. One of the key values I advocate … [Read more…]
Working as a locum doctor is becoming an increasingly popular option for medical professionals, whether you are a retiree doctor opting to keep your hand in practice, or you are a junior doctor sampling as many specialties as possible before you make a final career decision. Janice Boughton has been working as a locum doctor … [Read more…]
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…]
BMA members offer their first hand advice when completing locum placements… “Consider a name badge so patients and staff know who you are and do not just refer to you as ‘The Locum’.” “If you have never used a particular computer system before, consider going in the day before you start and asking someone to … [Read more…]
As a locum doctor you will find yourself working in an abundance of different environments – whether you are roaming around big city hospitals, or you may find yourself situated in a smaller, community hospital. Although some of the hospitals you will visit may be places you have worked at before, or perhaps even have … [Read more…]
Once you have decided that you are going to work as a locum doctor, before you can begin booking in placements, it’s important to get organised and have a plan of action of how you want to tackle locum work. Here are some key things you should consider once you agree to a career as … [Read more…]