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The Life of a Locum GPThe Life of a Locum GP
Lynda Carter
ObjectivesObjectivesYOURShow you personally had gone about
finding locum work/getting yourself and your CV known etc
any forms you needed to fill in/who you needed to liase with to be above board and legit!
if your 'technique' changed or if you would do anything differently should you do it again
financal aspects of being a locum
ObjectivesObjectives
MINE!Pros and Cons of LocumingModels Of WorkingGetting StartedBranding your careerCareer development
The Plan!The Plan!Pros and ConsModelsFinding WorkOrganising: terms and conditions ratesAdministration: paperwork and
equipmentFinances: tax, NI, pensionGetting StartedCareer Development
Why Locuming Works For Why Locuming Works For MeMe
FLEXIBILITY!!!Variety – location, type of workDiscontinuity (Less to take home)
Why Locuming Might Not Be Why Locuming Might Not Be For YouFor You
InsecurityLack of benefitsIsolationMore new patients Loss of continuity
Models of WorkingModels of WorkingSelf employed as freelanceAgency workLocum Chambers www.pallantmedical.org.ukLimited Company (no NHS
pension)
Finding WorkFinding WorkUse your practice manager!Network – meetings / friendsConsider personal phone calls / visiting
practice managersBusiness cards / own website?www.gplocum.org – [email protected]@yorlmcltd.co.uk –
Bradford and Airedale and N. YorksLeeds Sessional GP Group
Organising Work – Terms Organising Work – Terms and Conditions (or none?)and Conditions (or none?)
Bookings –email / mobile / diary / onlineBooking form – parking / phone numberSessions – appointment length, number
of appointments, administration from consultations, visits
Repeat prescriptions (NASGP article)Non NHS workLate cancellation charges / late payment
charges
Organising Work - RatesOrganising Work - RatesNegotiate – think hols / SL / sick
leave / indemnityShort term vs long term workOff peak vs peak
Local ratesCompetition Act1998 – Office of
Fair TradingMedEconomics survey Feb 2009 –
GPYorkshire Daily £340 - £700
Half day £200 - £3502 hours £120 - £198 Hourly £60 - £88
http://www.healthcarerepublic.com/search/management/private_fees/news/937332/Locum-Rates/
What You Need To Get What You Need To Get StartedStarted
PMETB CCTGMCPrimary Performer’s List
confirmation letterMedical IndemnityCRB checkCV!Serology
EquipmentEquipmentDoctors BagDrugsComputerPhone / internet
FinancesFinancesGet an Accountant!Banking – get a business accountUse software - Penny Perfect www.pennyperfect.co.ukRegister as self-employed with HMRC
(within 3 months of starting work) http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/selfemployed/iwtregister-as-self-employed.htm
Complete DD for NI class 2 (£2ish per month)
NI class 4 gets paid when tax is paidSickness insurance
Financial RecordsFinancial RecordsIncomeExpensesCar – mileage (home to practice / visits /
meetings) or insurance, breakdown, repairs, tax
Equipment Home as officeTelephone / internetComputerConsumablesCourses (abreast of developments) Indemnity / GMC / BMA / RCGPPension / Gift Aid
PensionPensionForm A – one from each practicehttp://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/
Documents/Pensions/GPLocumA.pdfForm B – one per month (needs to
be submitted by the 7th of the following month to WYCSA or equivalent)
http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Documents/Pensions/GPLocumB.pdf
The start of each Session..The start of each Session..
Arrive earlyLocum PackComputer system and PasswordsCheck room – pxs, sick notesCalling patientsBloodsCXRsReferralsWho do you ring
Career DevelopmentCareer DevelopmentOOH / prison work / AE / medical
journalism / educationAppraisal www.appraisals.nhs.ukPDPMedical Update and other meetingsLMCLeeds Sessional GP group [email protected] up your own Sessional GP
group
Branding your career / Branding your career / USPUSP
What a personal Brand is aboutSelf awarenessAuthenticity and personal
integrityCongruenceDeveloping your unique selling
pointHelping you gain a competitive
advantage
What do I wish I’d done What do I wish I’d done differently?differently?
Computer record keepingAccountantBusiness accountNot worried about not getting
enough workDon’t accept too much workNegotiation re paySickness insurance
ResourcesResources [email protected] NASGP www.nasgp.org.uk Robbie Coull - Locum Doctor Survival Guide
https://www.locum123.com//index/html/survival_guide
Penny Perfect www.pennyperfect.co.uk LMC www.yorlmcltd.co.uk RCGP www.rcgp.org.uk Medicalupdate.co.uk