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Starting out as a GP locum: ten tips for your first session

10th May 2021 by Dr Leila Saeed

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Starting out as a GP locum: ten tips for your first session

It is the best feeling when you pass all those GP exams (especially the e-portfolio!) and finally are free to practice as a GP and choose the right career path for you.

Most probably if you are reading this article, it is because you would like to delve into GP locum work, whether that is pure GP locum work, or a mix and match intertwined with salary work.

Whatever the path, the transition from a GP registrar to fully-fledged post-CCT GP can be daunting. Below are my 10 top tips that I have found useful to help me stay on top of my GP game.

1 Email the practice manager to ensure that you are both on the same page

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"I started using LocumDeck as one of our locums used it. It was easy to see her availability and when bookings are made I get confirmation of the booking and can view them on the calendar too. When invoices are sent, I can see it on the site, and digitally sign the pension form (this is one of the best bits!). I can access it from home or my mobile which is useful as when I am not in surgery is when I usually need a locum."

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