Leaving my job to start locuming - help

[beebee]

im leaving my job to start locuming.

can someone please tell me what i need to look in to.

which is the best locum agency

[Fleegle]

Suggest you spend some time viewing the threads in this, the "Locum Forum"...Should all be there for you..Agencies, tax requirements, etc..(see also "moans and groans").

[REDMAG]

Very briefly:
1. Assume you're aware of pros and cons
2. If so, register as "self employed" with HMRC (within 3 months of starting)
3. Talk to a good accountant re setting yourself up tax efficiently and what basic records you'll need to keep.

Any further questions please pm me.

[Pharmanaut]

Very briefly:
1. Assume you're aware of pros and cons
2. If so, register as "self employed" with HMRC (within 3 months of starting)
3. Talk to a good accountant re setting yourself up tax efficiently and what basic records you'll need to keep.

Any further questions please pm me.

How to get bookings and never be short of them...
Just my 10mmol of advice.
Become the sort of locum that 'gets in there and gets the job done'.
There are many who just spend too much time on their mobile phone either talking or 'texting'. The staff do report back to their usual pharmacist who then reports to their area manager etc.

[baldyboy30]

HI
its been 2 months since u have started to locum, hou is it going r u enjoying it? are u able to get 5 days a week job? what would u recommend to a manager who has been working for 5 years and now wanted to jump in to locums.
cheers

[beebee]

Well its only been a week technically, however i signed up to two agencies a while ago, they are good at booking your diary. i have boked two to three days per week for the next two months, the remaining 2 to 3 days per week, i will book the week before,gives a bit of flexibility. my first week i did 5 days and this week im doing 6 out of a big sleection of days and locations

[johnep]

Well done for a quiet time of year, where abouts are you?
johnep

[GAZ]

Well its only been a week technically, however i signed up to two agencies a while ago, they are good at booking your diary. i have boked two to three days per week for the next two months, the remaining 2 to 3 days per week, i will book the week before,gives a bit of flexibility. my first week i did 5 days and this week im doing 6 out of a big sleection of days and locations

I'm well pleased for you - I started back locumming about 2 weeks ago & have signed up with 3 agencies (2 i've heard back from, the 3rd nothing so far - will chase up tomorrow!) & so far have done 1 full day for boots and that's it! I am Midlands based but have said I'm willing to travel. One of the reasons one of the agencies is reluctant to book me for certain jobs is that it would mean working with unfamiliar computer systems (eg compass, pharmacy manager, boots system) in busy shops with little or no dispensary support! I need to get to know a basic working knowledge of all the different systems...any advice? (the full day at boots was good as I had excellent dispensers working alongside me - fantastic!)

[johnep]

In that case, write to the pharmacist at BTC and say how much you enjoyed the day and how helpful everyone was, and, could you perhaps work there again please.

johnep

[PinkGlitter]

In that case, write to the pharmacist at BTC and say how much you enjoyed the day and how helpful everyone was, and, could you perhaps work there again please.

johnep

Yes, I would second that because as a pharmacy manager it is nice to have a locum who is willing to work regular days and enjoys working in your pharmacy than random different agency locums.