Working for a Locum Agency gives many Doctors flexibility of employment combined with the opportunity to increase potential earnings. In the UK, General Practitioners are in demand to cover positions that surgeries struggle to cover using their salaried partners as well as covering gaps for short and long term sickness. This gives the locum GP the opportunity to work in a variety of environments which may, in time, lead to a full time placement. This can only be a win - win situation for the Locum Doctor, the Client and the Locum Agency.

Once you have taken the first step to join a Doctor Locum Agency it is important to decide, in advance, exactly what you want from the agency. Be up front and tell the agency exactly what you are looking for and the flexibility that you are prepared to give. It is important to realise that the more flexible you are on travel and earnings the more work you will be offered. Restrictions on working make it more difficult for the Locum Agency to find you the work that you are looking for. Good Locum Agencies should also be honest with you and tell you whether they are able to meet your work needs as well.

Remember that you are one of many GPs registered with the Locum Agency and unless you "work the agency" you will soon just become a faceless candidate on a data base. It is important to build a relationship with the Recruitment Consultants that will be placing you into work. The stronger the relationship you have the more work you will get, this is human nature and works well. Always remember to update the consultants on your availability for work and never be shy about asking them which vacancies they are currently working on. The more you call your Doctor Locum Agency the more work you will get. It is vital that you keep your profile high with the Locum Agency to avoid being forgotten.

In summary:

1. Be up-front with the type of work you are looking for.
2. Be clear on your flexibility (or not) to travel.
3. Build a good relationship with the Recruitment Consultants
4. Remember to update your availability as often as possible, but at least weekly.
5. Keep regular daily contact with the Locum Agency.
6. If you can cover positions at short notice then let your agency know.

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