4th April 2024 by NASGP
LocumDeck provides a unique balanced interaction between the practice and locum, giving locums full control over how they practise, and allowing practice managers to book them instantly.
This requires trust and information, so having clear and simple references on your LocumDeck profile can really help with that process.
Our tool helps produce PDFs of references that you can upload, send to or share with practice managers to let them know other practice managers’ experience of working with you.
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"LocumDeck has given me the opportunity to work in different practices and meet new colleagues. I enjoy the flexibility of working on a locum basis. I found the initial setting up process straightforward, and there is plenty of help with the set up guides as well as support from Katrina Munro, the Nurse Ambassador at Frimley Training Hub, and Becky Nelson, the Nurse Support Manager at LocumDeck. I now have regular bookings on days and times which suit me."
Anon nurse, Frimley