The differences between community and hospital locum work

Just thought i’d wright a quick post to giv a bit of detail about the different requirements needed to work as a locum pharmacist in the community and hospital/prison service sectors:

To work in the community sector as a locum pharmacist or locum pharmacy technician all clients generally need is to confident that you are a knowledgable, trustworthy pharmacist or technician and that you are currently on the practising register of the RPSGB register of pharmaceutical chemists.

To work as a hospital locum pharmacist or locum pharmacy technician there are afew more hoops to jump through:

The documentation listed below is indicative of the information we will need before we are able to secure you work as a hospital locum; however our consultants will guide you through the compliance process, with advice and practical assistance throughout the application stage.

Getting ready for locum work

The following documentation will be required

* Application form

* Verified copy of Passport

* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

* Copies of all professional qualifications

* Copy of your current RPSGB Certificate (where applicable).

* 2 passport photos

* Immunisation records for Hep B, Tuberculosis, Measles, Mumps and Rubella

* Self certification of immunity against Varicella, Tetanus, Hepatitis A, Poliomyelitis and Diptheria.

* Proof of your address, e.g. a copy of a utility bill.

* Signed top copy of our Agency Staff Handbook.

To work within the NHS all locums must have a valid enhanced CRB disclosure. PL-UK can make all the arrangements for this to be carried out but please remember this can take between 2-6 weeks.

Guidelines issued by the NHS state that all locums must have annual training in Health and Safety related issues; it would be helpful if you could forward any copies of courses you may have attended. However, if you haven’t completed the training PL-UK can make arrangements for this to be completed.

You might ask why locums go though all this when they could secure community pharmacy locum work. There are a number of advantages:

• Better hourly rates – over £40 per hour in some cases
• Long term bookings – income security
• Better working environment – regular breaks and no MUR targets!
• Increased job satisfaction in many cases.
• Team working with other professions.

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