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Im a third year student still unsure about hospital or community! Im thinking about becoming a Locum pharmacist when i qualify however i have a few questions!
1. Is it easy to find work?
2. Do you use agencies?
3. Can a young locum get a mortgage etc as you dont have a set income?
4. What about holiday pay? how do you manage not working for a few weeks??
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Hi Geordie
I work as a locum pharmacist, and have posted about rates of pay on the forum before. To your questions: -
1. Yes usually - depends where you are in the UK
2. Yes I do - they offer help if you are having problems like not getting paid etc
3. Yes you can, but I would first get a job, get experience, get your mortgage, and be a locum when you have enough experience and confidence.
4. You charge £25/hour and save some up - for tax and holidays etc
Any more questions just ask.
