We need your:

• GMC Number;
• Hepatitis B Certificate;
• A copy of your Curriculum Vitæ
• A copy of your Passport/Visa status if applicable;
• Two references or the names of two recent referees;
• A completed Application form (online Registration or contact us)

If you don't have these documents then contact us as we can advise and assist you on registration with the GMC and on how to obtain a work permit permit or visa.

Locum rates will vary depending on the position and the hospital. However a rate per hour will be agreed with you before you start each locum. This rate will also be paid for any hours worked or on call. You will be paid weekly and we pay very competitive rates. As indicated above the rate will vary depending on grade and speciality, however Locum rates are very good, often being two to three times the NHS salary.

Single Accommodation will nearly always be provided free of charge. Family Accommodation is subject to availability and is also generally, (but not always), free of charge. If you want both a long term locum and family accommodation we should be able to find you the relevant position. Whenever a post is offered we will confirm with you accommodation arrangements. Your travel costs will also be reimbursed.

We have locum work throughout the UK and Ireland for all grades and specialties. The work ranges from one shift to a week, month or even longer. We can offer permanent work and occasionally temporary work can become permanent. We will know from your application form, (online Registration or contact us), the area in which you want to work and the grade and speciality in which you want to work. We will then telephone you with the latest vacancies.

• We can advise on Registration with the GMC;
• We can organise a work permit / visa for you - this service is free of charge;
• We can help you arrange a bank account;
• On occasions we will also collect you from the airport & advise & assist you in finding suitable accommodation.

Yes we do. Subject to your agreement and the requirements of the hospital we will introduce you to the hospital and they will employ you directly at NHS Rates. On many occasions a temporary position can become a permanent one.

Generally you will have to pay income tax and National Insurance. However as a consultant you may be self employed. If this is the case and you want to be paid gross, you should obtain the relevant verification from your tax office or accountant. Please note that without this verification we will have to deduct tax and national insurance from your pay. Please note that in certain situations a junior or middle grade doctor can also be paid gross. Contact us for further details.

Firstly there are great rates of pay, but also you can work where and when you want to work and gain the experience you want. You can work locum evenings or weekends, during your holidays, or whilst you are doing research or studying for exams to earn some extra money quickly. If you want to get continued work as a Locum we can arrange this for you, always taking into consideration your personal requirements , specialty and the region in which you want to work.

To maximise your opportunities when working as a locum, firstly register with us. We possess both local knowledge & network strength and will find you suitable locum positions. Remember though, if your contact number or availability changes please let us know as soon as possible so that we can contact you more easily and take account of your new requirements.

We are in constant contact with hundreds of trusts throughout the UK. As soon as they contact us with a locum position that is suitable for yourself we will contact you immediately and ask if you want to do the locum. If the answer is yes we will forward you for the position immediately. Generally you're details are faxed to Medical Staffing and then submitted to the relevant consultant for consideration. As soon as the hospital confirms that you are suitable or otherwise we will let you know immediately by telephone. If you are successful we will confirm with you by sending you a letter of confirmation giving clear reporting details of when and where to start who to report to, where to collect your bleep etc., along with any on-call dates & details of your accommodation etc. Remember to bring some Identification to the hospital as it may be required.

Along with the letter of confirmation we will also send you a time sheet. These should be completed to the nearest quarter of an hour and your mileage should be included if appropriate. These should then be signed by a Consultant or a senior member from the Medical Staffing Department and faxed to us immediately. If we receive your time sheet before Noon on Tuesday you will receive your pay by Friday.

Remember if you are offered a locum position you are under no obligation to accept it. However if you do accept it please try to honour this commitment if you can. However if due to unforeseen circumstance you do have to cancel a locum position then please telephone us immediately so that we can arrange a replacement.

Yes. On occasion you may also:

• be asked to produce documents confirming your medical qualifications and your membership of a medical defence organisation and provide details of police checks
• be asked by our client to provide further written documentation of your health assessment and any immunisations and or tests that you may have had, and confirm with any other reasonable requests which they may have, including a signature of compliance with their own in-house procedures.

However at all times you must:

• identify any GMC proceedings or criminal proceedings that are pending against you;
• ensure all locum work undertaken is within the terms of your GMC registration;
• not exceed national limits for working hours unless you have completed the Working Time Opt Out Agreement
• Comply with the Code of Practice document issues by the NHS Executive in August 1997, specifically the sections headed 'Criteria for appointment' to the various locum grades.