Finding Locum work in London
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Finding Locum work in London
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I have recently moved to London having done 5 years LOCUM work in the North of England. Guess I have to start from scratch here..so what is the best way to find Locum work other than through the usual
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Finding Locum work in London
posted at 10/7/2012 4:30 PM BST
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I have recently moved to London having done 5 years LOCUM work in the North of England. Guess I have to start from scratch here..so what is the best way to find Locum work other than through the usual Locum agencies. Any pointers would be appreciated. |
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Re: Finding Locum work in London
posted at 11/7/2012 3:28 PM BST
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The BMA have recently launched an e-learning module for BMA members - How to be a successful locum GP Section seven of this module focuses on how to market yourself as a locum and mentions the need to demonstrate your flexibility and understanding of how things are done in your geographical area. You may find this module helpful. There are also other very useful sections including:
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Re: Finding Locum work in London
posted at 11/7/2012 9:47 PM BST
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http://www.nasgp.org.uk/sgpgs/index.htm#North Thames |
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Re: Finding Locum work in London
posted at 18/7/2012 11:37 AM BST
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What practices need locums? Often small ones (there are loads of these left in London), ones advertising for long term posts (often takes longer than they think to get someone into the permanent post so they need short term locums in the meantime), Ones whose principals do a lot of non-clinical work (eg on CCG boards) - so to some extent you can direct your marketing. Make sure the practice managers know who you are and encourage feedback of patients to the practice if they like you - I have got most work from recommendations from other practices. Do agency work further from home so you don't get contractually stuck not being able to work freelance near home because you've worked their through an agency before. But basically you need a really good CV and to send out loads and follow them up because practices receive loads and you need to stand out. What's your USP? And be able to say yes to the first booking or they may not ask you again! |
