Locums – Is it the right way forward
The benefits
being locum is a valid and popular career option
In today’s current climate being locum is a valid and popular career option. It could be that you are looking for work that has the flexibility to fit around your other commitments, or it could be that you are looking for long-term locum work to boost your CV. Either way is valid and we have assignments to suit all. In fact more companies than ever are using locums in order to tactically increase their business.
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What are locum positions?
They are vacancies that need to be filled for a period of time. This can be due to an increase in workload, sickness, a specific project, maternity cover, headcount freeze or cover whilst a permanent position in sourced. The employees’ salary would be paid to you direct and based on an agreed daily rate.
What are the benefits of working as a Locum?
Managed carefully, the benefits of locum can be greater than permanent work:
Financial
Locums often find that because they are in high demand, they can command salaries that are greater than if they were to be doing the same job as a permanent member of staff. Plus because you are paid per day and not a salary you can manage how much you work and consequently get paid.
Experience
Each assignment that you go on will add another string to your bow. In each work place you will be doing something that can only enhance your CV. It also allows you to experience working within different companies. If later you decide to go for a permanent position within a competitive industry, your experience will hold you in good stead.
Some people like to "try before they buy". You can try out different positions without having to make binding commitments. This means that you are more informed and will be in a better position to make career decisions.
Personal gains
- Locum work lets you experience a wide range of work place cultures, which allows you to use it to your advantage.
- You are also likely to make lots of new friends and develop a whole new social life, as more than often locums are integrated quickly into the company.
- However, perhaps more than anything locum work allows you to manage your career, so that it is flexible, yet reliable.
Locum To Perm (LTP)
Even if you are looking for permanent work, Locum work is a viable and sensible option. Many of our locums roles at present are LTP. This means that if you are immediately available you should consider locum.
OTHER WAYS TO WORK
What is a Fixed –Term Contract?
It is a vacancy which is for a pre-determined period of time, such as a 6 month maternity cover.
Due to the nature of contracts a commitment for the duration is expected. To this end, one months notice is the normal requirement to terminate the contract before the completion date.
What are the benefits of working as a contractor?
Secure employment for a defined period of time.
Often project based which appeals to certain individuals due to the diversity of the positions.
Strong likelihood of becoming a permanent position.
Allows self-employed individuals to increase workloads during quieter periods.
How does payment work?
Due to the length of contracts normally being in excess of 3 months, remuneration is paid by the companies payroll not our own. Additional benefits can be on offer such as additional holiday, sickness pay and completion bonuses.
Individuals can work through PAYE or Ltd Company status as with Locum employment.
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