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  Whether you are just starting out as a Locum Nurse or an experienced medical contract worker, we’ve got some top tips to ensure you make the most of Locum Nurse opportunities within the midlands and secure the bookings you want. Check out our latest Locum Nurse sessions available in the Midlands here   Decide what work you are looking for When working with an agency be clear about what locum Nurse work in the midlands you can do, such as the number of sessions a week, what location in the Midlands and how far you are willing to travel. Think about the types of workplaces in the midlands you want to work in, such as local surgeries, OOH, walk-in centres, Prisons or in the community.  Prepare your relevant documents Keep all your career documents including your CV, personal and work profiles up to date and professional. Poor presentation on these, any unexplained gaps in your locum Nurse work history or missing qualifications or certifications might result in you not being considered for work. Also, make sure all these documents are up to date and keep all certifications hard and electronic format for future reference. At Eligo we will create a personal Locum work accreditation pack for locum nurses in the midlands, so you are ready to start sessions as soon as possible. Click here to request an application pack.   Be flexible and compliant Being flexible is essential when working as a locum Nurse. It will help recruitment consultants find you work easily if they know you are able to pick up shifts at short notice, or if you are willing to work bank holidays. To ensure this, you need to be fully compliant with annual certifications and disclosures up to date.     Stay organised Working as a locum nurse in the midlands means shifts could arise or cancel at any time, which means staying organised is key. Manage your diary carefully and be sure to include all your locum sessions in there as soon as they are agreed. Let your consultant know in advance of any issues with your session booking, or any problems that arise as soon as possible to make sure you can secure locum nurse work in the midlands in future. Do your research When you have decided what types of places you would like to do your locum Nurse shifts in the Midlands, it’s always recommended to do some brief research. Find out the location, how long will it take you to get there?   Be prepared Always allow plenty of time to get to your session and have the surgery number to call in case of any problems. Failing that always keep your recruitment consultant updated on any problems. Make a note of who you should report to on arrival and make sure they know when you have arrived.   Meet people and build relationships Working at different surgery locations across the midlands offers a great opportunity to make new friends and you are more likely to get a good reputation and repeat bookings if you make an effort to build a good rapport with your colleagues. A good first impression can the beginning of a long relationship and more nurse locum work being sent your way.   Get help from a recruiter Let us help you! – a big benefit to working with a leading medical recruitment agency such as Eligo Medical is that we provide a weekly payroll service. To get paid on time you must submit your signed timesheet on time and be sure to keep your bank details up to date!     Eligo introductory offer! For all new nurses and doctors across the midlands who fully register with us this month, we are offering; One extra hour on your first Locum Nurse or GP job timesheet! You can register via our website here or request an application pack below.  Locum Nurses are in demand, with Locum Nurse work across a range of excellent primary care providers currently available across the Midlands. As a leading medical recruitment agency, at Eligo Medical we build long term relationships with our Locum Nurses across the midlands to help place them in temporary and contract sessions. If you would like to see a list of current vacancies for Nurse Locum work across the midlands, click here. If you’ve got any further questions, please get in touch! ​   Form ID:4311  

  We've made it through January and if you are looking for sessions in February too, check out our latest available locum GP, Nurse and ANP roles below as well as some of the latest news in the medical industry. In this months medical news update you'll find news covering morale among junior doctors in the UK is at an all-time low, patients now get same-day appointments with local pharmacists, the NHS bill enters parliament and much more.      Latest medical industry news     NHS make a public appeal for people to help vital frontline services  NHS across North East and Cumbria have launched a major public awareness campaign this month in a bid to help ease pressure on busy frontline teams. They are encouraging people to use valuable NHS resources wisely during this time of year and to make use of alternative medical help such as 111 and pharmacies in order to keep frontline services available. Click here to read more  (Chronicle Live) 02/01/2020   Morale among junior doctors in the UK is at an all-time low  In a BMJ opinion article, Nicola Storring has called for junior doctors to be more empowered and supported within the system as morale among junior doctors in the UK is at an all-time low, with resignations from the NHS on the rise. Nicola also talks about the huge problem of suicide among doctors, with many reports of doctors taking their own lives due to the pressures of work.  Click here to read more  (BMJ) 09/01/2020     Patients get same-day appointments with local pharmacists More than 100,000 patients have had appointments with expert pharmacists in the first phew weeks of January, relieving pressure on GP's and A&E departments. This release in pressure has been down to the introduction of the community pharmacist consultation service (CPCS) back in October 2019. The service enables NHS 111 health advisers to refer patients with minor illnesses to their local pharmacy for assessment and treatment.  Click here to read more  (UK GOV) 12/01/2020     The GP practice where patients can share appointments  The traditional one-to-one 10-minute appointment is arguably no longer fit for purpose and with the number of GP appointments rising in recent years there is huge pressure on surgeries. With no promise of increased funding or substantially increased GP workforce, primary care teams have to find innovative new ways of delivering routine care in general practice that simultaneously saves time and improves quality. One practice which has done this is Parchmore Medical Centre in Thornton Heath, Surrey, through introducing shared appointments.  Click here to read more  (BBC News) 12/01/2020     NHS funding bill enters parliament  The NHS Long Term Plan Funding Bill will enshrine in law an extra £33.9 billion a year by 2024 for the NHS and was introduced by the secretary of state for health and social care, Matt Hancock on the 15th of January. The bill will place a legal duty on the government to guarantee a minimum level of spending every year, rising to £148.5 billion by 2024 and also provides safeguards that mean the Treasury will be required to ensure the annual supply estimates for the NHS budget can not be reduced. Click here to read more  (UK Gov) 15/01/2020   Latest Nurse and GP sessions   Prison GP  - West Midlands  £85 per hour Apply Now  Prison ANP  - West Midlands  £30 - £45 per hour  Apply Now  Advanced Nurse Practitioner - OOH - South West London  £50 - £55 per hour Apply Now  GP - South West London  £80 - £85 per hour Apply Now  GP - OOH - South East London  £80 - £85 per hour Apply Now  Locum GP - Manchester  £75 - £85 per hour  Apply Now  If you'd like to receive the latest medical sessions to your inbox, along with the latest news from the industry then fill in the form below. Click here if you'd like to receive a medical application pack and for more information regarding the data we collect from you, take a look at our privacy policy. ​ Form ID:4640