So you want a join pharmacy agency? You’ve likely done the rounds online already and pulled up a thousand sites promising to fill your diary with locum work, but how can you really know which is the best pharmacy agency for you? Don’t rely on Google. Whilst Google will churn up every available […]
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Combating Loneliness as a Locum Pharmacist
According to studies, up to 40% of self-employed people say they have felt lonely since deciding to work for themselves. It’s a figure that’s hard to ignore and as a locum pharmacist it’s likely that you will come under that self-employed bracket. So what can you do to stave off those feelings of loneliness […]
How To Master Your First Shift As A Locum Pharmacist
You’re all booked in and about to undertake your first shift as a locum pharmacist. It’s likely you’re a little apprehensive as working as a locum will be new to you, but there’s nothing to worry about. Whilst working as a locum pharmacist can be slightly different, with our survival guide your first day […]
Why register as a locum pharmacist during pre-reg year
. The end of your pre-registration year is looming and the wonderful world of work is just over the horizon. So where do you go from here? Some of your peers might have already secured full time employment, some might be considering locum work, and others might not have a clue about what they plan […]
Things you should know before becoming a locum
Are you a newly qualified Optometrist? Maybe you’re a full time Pharmacist looking for a change? Whatever your situation or profession within the healthcare industry it’s likely that you’ve considered becoming a locum. The locum lifestyle is very appealing, from choosing your own working hours, to taking your pick of shifts across the […]
Preparing for the OSCE as a Pre-reg Optometrist
The big test is fast approaching so chances are you’re prepping like mad for it. You’re almost there, this is the last hurdle to jump before becoming a qualified Optometrist, and won’t it feel great once it’s all done and dusted? But before you take on the OSCE and there are a few things you need […]
Give yourself the best chance of securing locum work
So you’ve registered and you’re finally ready to take on the world of locum work, but with so many other locums looking to do the same, how do you give yourself the best chance of securing shifts? Whether you’re a pharmacist or optometrist here are the simple steps you can take to make sure you’re […]
IR35 – Are your locums ‘In’ or ‘Out’?
This question has become a hot topic in the pharmacy and optometry locum worlds and was discussed at a recent event hosted by the Company Chemists’ Association at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society premises on 13th February 2019. HMRC had been invited to make a presentation to CCA members and other interested parties regarding IR35 and […]
Through the past, darkly: a history of sunglasses.
Cheaters, shades, sun-specs- whatever you call them, chances are we’ve all donned a pair of sunglasses in the recent weeks. Perhaps you’ve trembled with trepidation when checking you didn’t leave your Oakleys in the beer garden? Or maybe you’re on pair 3 of those rather convincing Bay Rans that permanently reside on top of your […]
A New Vision For Locum Carers
At the mention of the word ‘locum’, there’s perhaps a tendency for people outside the healthcare industry to think of doctors – the kind of healthcare professionals who are most commonly featured in entertainment media. Inside healthcare, however, the picture of locum activity looks a lot broader, and the in-demand locum pharmacist sits firmly in […]