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Pulse Connexions is a leading provider
of locum professionals in the UK, fulfilling locum requirements
in the majority of NHS Trusts and private hospitals. As one
of the largest employers in Europe, the NHS heavily relies upon
locum workers to provide the flexible staffing resources which
it needs to function efficiently. That is why working as a locum
has become a recognised career development of many health care
professionals.
There are many benefits to gain from working as a locum - gaining
more experience, earning more money - and Pulse Connexions can
help you to secure the best locum positions available. We are
committed to helping you find the locum jobs which meet your
specific needs.
Working in your spare time can significantly increase your earnings.
If you are undertaking research for example, locum work will
supplement your salary. Perhaps you are planning an overseas
trip or saving up for a new car? Working on a locum basis will
help maximise your earning power within a short space of time.
If your new position doesn't commence until February or September,
we can find you locum work to see you through this period and
boost your salary. Unable to find a substantive position within
your area of speciality? We are often able to find you locum
work in your desired speciality, which can potentially lead
to a substantive position.
Locum work arises from vacancies caused by holidays, illness,
unfilled posts and unexpected vacancies. As such, most posts
are for one or two weeks initially, although they are often
extended. Vacancies normally come in the week before they are
due to start but sometimes at longer notice. During busy periods,
you are usually able to select a relatively specific area in
which to work but in quieter times (February, March, August
and September) you may need to be flexible regarding location
to be fully employed.
Short-term work, by its very nature, comes in with little notice;
weekend work normally on a Thursday or Friday and evening work
the same or previous day. Hospitals anticipate doctors undertaking
this type of work may need some flexibility in the start/end
times. Please indicate, when considering a locum, the time you
would be able to arrive and leave. You are paid for the hours
that you actually work.
If a position is normally recognised for training, it may also,
in certain circumstances, be recognised if you do the same job
as a locum. To check whether you may receive recognition, you
should consult the appropriate Royal College for advice before
taking up the locum post.
Pulse Connexions will act on your behalf to locate a suitable
substantive placement for you. We are able to negotiate on your
behalf and assist you wherever we can. Once we have located
a position for you and you are successful in the recruitment
process, you will become an employee of the respective Trust.
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