. 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 […]
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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 […]
How To Book a Locum Pharmacist
In the UK, booking a locum pharmacist has been made increasingly simple and painless as locum agencies have grown in size and number. The locum business is highly competitive for the agencies involved, and those at the top of the tree understand that the key to success is to provide the best, most professional […]
5 Myths That Prevent Optometrists Becoming Locums
Given that locum work bypasses the intricacies of permanent recruitment and offers an uncomplicated route into active service, it’s fair to assume that most optometrists have at some stage considered it. But equally, given that the great majority of optoms do end up in static employment, it’s also fair to assume that most subsequently talk […]
3 Common Ways Locum Pharmacists Lose Agency Bookings
Healthcare locums provide vital cover when a regular member of staff is absent. Broadly, there’s very substantial demand for locums here in the UK. But statistically, a high proportion of locums lose bookings for reasons they can very easily avoid. In this post, we’re going to look at three of the most common reasons […]