Jagriti Patwari of the Locum clinic lays out the different ways a locum could be paid, and warns of the dangers of using umbrella companies and offshore payment structures.

Say hello to James Wigley, University lecturer and locum doctor. James is based in Manchester, and could economically be called a busy fellow.

In November 2011 a Southwark CCG proposed plans to ‘ban’ locum referrals. Any of you reading the trade press or keep up with twitter that day would know that this caused a real stir in the GP....

One of the joys of being a locum is that you are able to bring fresh eyes to new environments, this was one of the most popular answers we got when we surveyed locums and asked them why they had....

Completing continuous professional development (CPD) as a freelance or locum doctor can be a challenge. Working independently means you may not benefit from attending regular practice meetings where....

Completing continuous professional development (CPD) as a freelance or locum doctor can be a challenge. Working independently means you may not benefit from attending regular practice meetings where....

Completing continuous professional development (CPD) as a freelance or locum doctor can be a challenge. Working independently means you may not benefit from attending regular practice meetings where....

How to negotiate your best rate.

Negotiating rates – it’s a bit of a minefield, isn’t it? We want to get what we’re worth, we want to get near the top end of the range available but, at the same time, we don’t want to price....