Locum Shortage in NW England...??

[JonF]

Just had phone call from locum agency at the pharmacy i manage. They are having problems filling places in for a reasonably large chain(Co-Op). Could i help or do i know anyone that could do some days? She laughed when i asked for commision if the locum i put forward could help!!

[DavidS]

Just had phone call from locum agency at the pharmacy i manage. They are having problems filling places in for a reasonably large chain(Co-Op). Could i help or do i know anyone that could do some days? She laughed when i asked for commision if the locum i put forward could help!!

The co-op does seem to be short at the moment. I don't know why as they are generally OK to work for, and will pay a premium for last minute bookings reasonably "happily." Beware of short-staffed health centre saunas , however, co-op or otherwise. PM me for a list!

[Zoggite]

The co-op does seem to be short at the moment. I don't know why as they are generally OK to work for

That's not what I heard...

[Jeff]

That's not what I heard...

I found them to be very good - while I was learning their systems I was in as a second pharmacist, asked if was OK working during a refit, and when possible placed me in my preferred branch.

Jeff

[johnep]

I worked as a regular Saturday morning pharmacist for the Co-op for 15 years.
Never had any problems with them.
johnep

[Roberttt]

Hmm, I also work for the co-op and to be honest, I've never really had any problems. Except for the new "manager" they've drafted in but that's a totally different story...

[Zoggite]

I found them to be very good - while I was learning their systems I was in as a second pharmacist, asked if was OK working during a refit, and when possible placed me in my preferred branch.

Jeff

How long ago was this?
I've been led to believe that it's only in the last couple of years that things have gone downhill...
I must stress, this is only hearsay, not first-hand experience like with Lloyds...

[Jeff]

How long ago was this?
I've been led to believe that it's only in the last couple of years that things have gone downhill...
I must stress, this is only hearsay, not first-hand experience like with Lloyds...

Last summer.

Jeff

[Sir_Dispensalot]

if its United Co-op and you have a booking in manchester & surrounding areas and you haven't worked for them before, pm me if you want any info (former employee)

[supalocum]

Interesting. I thought there were shortages in the North West.

What about the North East? Whats the situation like there?