Job References - for Locums......?

[admin]

Originally Posted by Lazy Nite

Is Pulse Locums a good agency?

I have worked for loads of agencies, and I'm not sure a good one even exists, anywhere. I just use them to get bookings when I can't get them directly for myself.

I have worked as a store manager, a relief manager all sorts of jobs really. The "happiest" I feel is as a locum.

Just my opinion......

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by Lazy Nite

Is Pulse Locums a good agency?

The Yellow pages isn't bad - just phone the pharmacies saying that your a pharmacist recently registered/new to the area looking for some locum work.
I got as far as J in the Bradford book one morning about 30 years ago - haven't had to look for work since.

Jeff

[Lazy Nite]

Thanx peeps!

Haven’t tried the yellow pages yet, but I used NHS.uk to get a list of my local pharmacies, with the services they provide.

I managed to get some bookings with an agency, but they don’t ask for references. Sounds dodgy or is it common?

I guess locuming is good when you have other commitments – I’m not married thou. Other commitments like the gym, mini Europe trips etc

[Raoul]

Originally Posted by Lazy Nite

Is Pulse Locums a good agency?

this might help, from other threads

26th, January 2008, 04:58 PM
amit
Re: Advertising of Locum Agencies

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I've used Pharmaseekers. They are based in Darwen and are very professional.

Used Preferred Locums and Pulse too. Advise you all to stay away from them.

I have friends who use Easylocums and they are always rated highly.

This is from my experiences as a locum. Not sure how it would work if you wanted to book a locum.