‘Doctor assistant’ style roles set to double The NHS wishes to speedily expand the number of people hired as ‘physician associates’, a role that can be defined as a doctor’s assistant. Usually science graduates who have previously worked as nurses or paramedics, the associates undergo an additional two years of intensive training. Tasks performed by … [Read more…]
Once you have secured your locum placement, it is really important to ensure that you make a good impression once you start work. If you enjoy the hospital environment and location, as well as the workload, then it is highly likely that you will want to get booked there again, or even get your current … [Read more…]
Once you register with a locum agency, our mission is to try and find you work as soon as possible. We sift through placements from an array of hospitals and departments across the whole UK, really honing in on the positions and places that will hit your check list criteria to ensure you are completely … [Read more…]
Here at Total Assist Group, we specialise in finding hospital placements across all the NHS trusts operating in the UK to locate a position that really ticks your boxes. However, we can only do that successfully once you have narrowed down what you want from locum work and how you want to utilise its flexibility … [Read more…]
Although most locum work will consist of shorter to medium length placements, you may occasionally be called upon for a long term post, that could last between six months to one year. If you usually pick up ad-hoc days, or work one to three months at one hospital, trying a lengthier job could provide you … [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…]
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…]
Earn more money as a locum doctor – hospital trusts need you Demand is seriously outstripping supply at NHS trusts around the UK, with many vacancies being left unfilled as hospitals fish around to locate experienced and qualified medical professionals who can fit their quota. With a selection of specialists on our roster, coming from … [Read more…]