Tuesday, September 25, 2012

How Locum GPs Can Get More Work

By Dr. Simon Wade


The majority of doctors love their work, but many of them do not want to limit themselves to one type of practice. Many of them like to keep things different and one way of doing this is to become one of the GP Locums in your area. However, in order to secure more work for yourself, you are going to have to take your career very seriously.

One of the best ways for locum GPs to secure more jobs is to develop contacts with different doctors and practices in the area where they wish to work. If you limit the number of practices due to your fear of being overworked, you will be lacking work. Many practices are in need of new practitioners to cover for their regular physicians, but unless you put the word out that you are available for work, you would never know.

It is also important to consider becoming a part of an agency that specializes in this area. Many practices often choose to go through an agency for many reasons; the most popular reason is that there will always be someone available. By joining a professional agency, you should see an instance increase to your hours worked.

Once you do secure work, you must take on the job as professionally as you possibly can. By always showing up on time, being pleasant, and giving the job your 110%, you will secure more future work for that practice. If you stand out to them, they will remember you when one of their own practitioners needs time off.

Securing more jobs for locum GPs is not just about getting your name out there to the different practices. You also should consider an agency to help market your talents and build your reputation. Paying special attention to detail and time management, as well as being professional and pleasant to all of the staff you are working with, you will never find yourself without work and may even have to turn some down.




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