In our Code of Good Practice we've always maintained that "practices and non-principals should formally agree terms of employment". There are some excellent model contracts for assistants and retainers available from the BMA but unfortunately no guidance to aide the "terms of engagement" or bookings for locums.

So we've come up with our own framework, but before we formalise it we'd like to know what you think about it.

• Is the form useful?

• What do you think of its layout?

• How could it be improved?

• Are there any pitfalls in using such a form?

From your comments so far, we've updated the original "version 3" to a newer "version 4". You can download the forms here:

• Locum Booking form (A4)

  • [Microsoft Word]

  • [Adobe PDF]

• Locum Booking form (A4 table)

  • [Microsoft Word]

  • [Adobe PDF]

We've also written to the Joint BMA/RCGP Workforce Committee asking for their thoughts and ideas too.

You can give us a quick opinion here:

You can email us here:

• info@nasgp.org.uk 

You can see some comments we've had from members here

• Feed back so far

Thanks for getting back to us.

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