Locum means working in a temporary position as a substitute for another person for a fix period of time. The term locum originally related to physicians only but is now used as a generic term for temporary employees. Locum doctors are used as temporary staff by a hospital or a clinic for a specified period of time through various locum agencies in the UK.
Locum agencies have experienced locum doctors, GP locums and allied health professionals on their books. These doctors are made available to the National Health Service, private sector hospitals and GP surgeries. Agencies recruit doctors across the full range of grades and specialisations. Some agencies have a wide network of contacts and work hard to place you in the right working environment.
Locums are flexible workers and available to cover positions at short notice. To register with a locum agency, you must have the relevant medical qualifications and certification, registration with the NMC or GMC, minimum 6-12 months UK experience in your relevant specialty, valid UK working visa, EU passport or Right to Abode certificate, Hepatitis B and C immunization.
Locum salaries will be paid by the agency...
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