How Do I Become a Locum Pharmacist?

Many pharmacists consider taking up the role of a locum at some point in their career. Much like freelancers or temp workers in other industries, the arrangement offers some inherent benefits such as increased flexibility and greater control over your working hours.

Whether you’re looking to take a break from full-time work, trying to get experience in other areas, or simply want to see what it’s like to work as a locum, there are a number of important considerations to make when making the change. 

Who is Responsible for Malpractice Insurance for Locum Tenens?

Locums have been used in the medical profession for many years. Much like in other industries that utilize part-time or temporary staff, this working arrangement has proven beneficial both to the part-time or short-term contracted employee (locums), as well as the organisations that they serve. 

To mention only a few benefits of this system, medical practitioners who become locums are able to enjoy greater working flexibility, while practices have access to a highly skilled and accountable pool of individuals they can call on when they are facing staff shortages.