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We analysed 225,000 shifts posted, applied for, and booked on the Locate a Locum platfo...
This week we are celebrating a locum favourite, our negotiation feature. Not sure how t...
Having spoken to numerous care homes and pharmacies in the last six months, we have bee...
We are back with our annual 2020 rates study! This time, we are going to look closely a...
Have you filed for your self assessment yet? Well, time is ticking and certainly of the...
Did you know we now offer permanent roles for pharmacy professionals across the UK? The...
Having spoken to numerous pharmacies in the last six months, we have been keen to creat...
Having spoken to numerous care homes and pharmacies in the last six months, we have bee...
Medicare is Northern Ireland’s largest pharmacy group. Medicare operates 53 high volume...
Weighing up the pros and cons of working as a locum vs working in a permanent role is i...
## An insight into the pharmacy workforce's opinions on the COVID-19 Vaccine We conduc...
[Knights Pharmacy](https://www.knightspharmacy.co.uk/) started from humble beginnings o...
Having spoken to numerous care homes and pharmacies in the last six months, we have bee...
Having spoken to numerous pharmacies in the last six months, we have been keen to creat...
We are delighted to announce the partnership with St George’s Pharmacy and [Carrick Kno...
A well constructed CV is your first chance to make a good impression and stand out from...
Having spoken to numerous care homes in the last six months, we have been keen to creat...
Here we are, back with our annual salary guide created yearly to provide pharmacists wi...
There is a push for using more efficient technology to bridge knowledge gaps in healthc...
Managing leave requests in healthcare can be tricky, especially without a digital syste...
## What is a Rolling Rota? Often in Care Homes, staff are required to work flexible ho...
Great news, we’re updating our ‘Shifts’ page and adding a ‘People’ page to make our pla...
You’ve heard about the benefits of using our End to End Healthcare Workforce Management...
Last month, we surveyed our database of over 12,000 Locums to find out when they fill t...
Bank Staff is the collective name used for a pool of people an employer can call on as ...
## We have been approved as a supplier under the G-Cloud Framework We are pleased to a...
## Introduce a Friend and Earn £15 Each! At Locate a Locum, we really love our locum ph...
## What are Locum Rewards? At Locate a Locum you’re not alone. You’re joining a commun...
We are delighted to have been able to have huge turn outs to all of our webinars this y...
The last six months have been difficult for everyone, but the Health & Social Care sect...
Great news, we’re updating our ‘Leave’ solution to make it even more user-friendly for ...
When discussing the workforce management software with healthcare organisations there i...
The good news just keeps on coming here at Locate a Locum, fresh off the back of our we...
Today we’re launching our new website, which features our product refresh. We’re reall...
Planning ahead is key to minimising scheduling issues and pharmacy is no exception. Whi...
Time is of the essence, but managing time effectively in your pharmacy can be a challe...
Strategy is important to any Pharmacy or small business as it provides a sense of direc...
Large multiples and independent pharmacy owners need to change their practices to focus...
Pharmacy teams have stressful jobs, so it’s important to laugh off the stress sometimes...
It is completely natural to feel overwhelmed and stressed as a pharmacy owner or manage...
When it comes to annual leave requests, it can sometimes be difficult to manage, especi...
All staff requires time away from their place of work, even those who provide round the...
At Locate A Locum, We have found that payment errors in pharmacies cost an average £10,...
We have found that care home workers want to be paid more quickly and more regularly. I...
For care homes, staff rotas must be maintained and upheld. These schedules ensure that...
It has been reported that [staffing issues are the number one challenge facing nursing ...
No matter what the size of your pharmacy, effective staff planning and scheduling is ke...
Reporting on your pharmacy is a necessary part of growing your business. It helps ident...
In every industry, planning ahead is key to minimising scheduling issues and pharmacy i...
Reporting is an essential part of any business. It allows for reflection and considerat...
Pharmacies receive penalties for such issues such as being short staffed or breaking GD...
Over the coming months, we will be spotlighting our bookings team members, to give you...
In our latest webinar we will be talking about how you can map out your future and plan...
In our latest webinar, taking place on *Tuesday 18th August*, we will be talking all ab...
When you’re logged in as an ‘Employer’ you may have noticed that some of our terminolog...
You wanted it - we’re giving it! Are you a pre-reg looking for Locum work? A Locum that...
When the new year was brought in nobody would have ever expected that these dark times ...
Yes, that's right! We are offering 4,000 FREE face visors to Pharmacy Teams, Nurses and...
WE ARE BACK - Join us for our FREE OF CHARGE Webinar! Taking place in less than a weeks...
Check out some exclusive deals and discounts just for you. From high street retailers t...
Wouldn’t it be amazing to be settled into just a normal 9-6 job again? Something with a...
During the Pandemic, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians will need to make quicker, ti...
Thank you all for your courage and hard work in coming together to fight this virus. It...
As frontline members of the healthcare system, you spend much of your time looking afte...
A huge THANK YOU to all who attended our first in the series of webinars where we discu...
## A Sense of Community Since the outbreak of COVID-19, pride and gratification has su...
During this uncertain time we are keen to support the industry and ensure pharmacies re...
By now we understand that many people in our community can and will contract Coronaviru...
It’s possible to believe that such a magical, crafty spot could not exist. But there it...
__Happy International Women’s Day!__ For those of you who aren't sure, Sunday 8th Mar...
It's finally here.. The moment you’ve all been waiting for. We have decided to offer __...
Not only is Melissa a professional Recruitment Consultant and a new addition to our per...
The wait is finally over indeed and we are delighted to be announcing that we have been...
So that’s it, after many debates, protests and bills going back and forward in Parliame...
As a pharmacist you are often in contact with people who are unwell, common symptoms of...
It’s finally here, our 2019 Rates Study! Yet again, We have gone through every single o...
Great news, we have launched Rate Negotiation through our mobile app both on android a...
We are now one week in to 2020 and I’m sure your New Year's resolutions are already sta...
__Introducing Rate Negotiation - get a rate that works for you__ Great news, we have l...
__Introducing Rate Negotiation - putting you back in control__ *Launch Date: Friday 6t...
Did you know we now offer permanent roles for pharmacy professionals across the UK? In...
Revalidation for pharmacy professional - helps people who use a pharmacy professionals ...
The Locate a Locum team got suited and booted on Friday night (8th November 2019) for t...
You may have read our recent blog post looking at the [ins and outs of IR35](https://lo...
Locate a Locum has received support from Invest Northern Ireland under the European Uni...
Here at Locate a Locum, we’re on a mission to innovate the healthcare industry. A large...
The Community Pharmacists Consultation Service (CPCS) was introduced as as result of tw...
Did you know we now offer permanent roles for pharmacy professionals across the UK? In...
The Pharmacy Show 2019’s theme was ‘Survive and Thrive’, this theme was chosen in light...
We are excited to announce that Locate a Locum has successfully be listed as a supplier...
Did you know we have live locum shifts available for Pharmacy Technicians and Dispenser...
Flu jab training for locum pharmacists is an extremely important part of the learning a...
Monthly calendar view is here! Our latest feature update further improves functionality...
Great news, we have yet another app update live and ready to use. Our team has liste...
Okay, it’s time to address the elephant in the room, yes we’re talking about unsuccessf...
Great news, our new and improved mobile app is here. The latest update will see a whole...
Great news, we’ve updated our mobile app for employers. We’ve spent time listening to e...
Whilst looking through social media today I noticed that a lot of pharmacies now have a...
We often get asked about the whole locum process, from booking on to a shift to getting...
So, you’ve just finished your Pre-Reg year and you’ve been added to the register and yo...
Here at Locate a Locum, we often get asked by full time pharmacists what they need to d...
It started with a Tweet and snowballed from there. Sometimes viral Tweets aren’t very u...
Great news, Pre-Reg Pharmacists, we’ve updated our sign up form so you can start the re...
First up, if you haven’t got a LinkedIn profile then you’re missing a trick. With over ...
## New data shows Christmas locum shifts pay 40% more than average Shift pay rates are ...
We have gone through every single one of our locum shifts from 2018 and have, at long l...
Here at Locate a Locum, we are all about cutting down on your admin and maximising your...
On the 13th February I attended an event held at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, a se...
Whether you opt for an online calendar, excel sheets or old school diary, keeping track...
You might think that using Locate a Locum means that you have to say goodbye to your ag...
Single shifts are easy enough to fill. It’s the gaps that can be the real time-drain. ...
Managing your shifts doesn’t have to be a pain. In fact, here at Locate a Locum we thin...
Any pharmacist manager knows that the daily working life of the pharmacy is hectic. Reg...
If you have spent a long time as an employer, you most likely have a pool of locums you...
Did you know that Locate a Locum isn’t just for your desktop? You can download it strai...
Last year saw plenty of changes come to Locate a Locum. What began as a simple app to h...
Applying for locum shifts with Locate a Locum is easy. All you have to do is complete t...
The pharmacy industry is constantly evolving. Even in the last year, we have seen the i...
Making the change from a fixed position to a freelance one can be daunting. After all, ...
When you are a locum pharmacist, most of your shifts will be close to your hometown, or...
In March 2018, the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) introduced revalidation for al...
The heavily criticised tax law, known as IR35, is being applied to locum workers in HMR...
We’ve been busy looking into just what makes pharmacist locums across the UK and Irelan...
Are you heading to the Pharmacy Show 2018? We are! The full programme, which runs from...
There are hundreds of websites out there waiting to print your business card. But what ...
Our latest guide provides everything that you need to know about claiming expenses as a...
Over the years, the landscape for locum pharmacists has become more competitive. This y...
The short answer is - yes (that’s it - you can stop reading now). The long answer is...
You’ve finished your shift so it’s time to get paid. But what do you need to do to ensu...
## Locum Pharmacy Dispenser and Technicians, Assemble! Locate a Locum have expanded by ...
When you work for yourself, it is vitally important to stay on top of your admin. Part ...
## Keep all your Locums in One Basket One of the many excellent features of our platfor...
Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who are experts in medicine. Too readily, they...
In today’s competitive job marketplace, it can be difficult to separate yourself from t...
All self-employed people have a responsibility to record and declare their earnings for...
Day one at any job can be scary and your first shift as a locum is no exception. As a q...
The need to access the services of a pharmacist doesn’t stop at the weekend. So natural...
If you are a newly qualified pharmacist and are considering your options, the idea of b...
## Introduction Locum pharmacist insurance is something that is a requirement under the...
Our new research, which took into over 30,000 shifts across the UK, has uncovered the a...
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets a new standard for how companies...
Managing your locum shifts has never been easier, thanks to our brand new feature, you ...
Working as a locum pharmacist is an ever- increasing popular career choice for pharmacy...
Pharmacy employers will now find it even easier to advertise and fill their locum shift...
## Using a locum pharmacist agency? Is it worth it? If you own or manage a pharmacy – y...
## Top 10 Pharmacy Blogs of 2017 as chosen by YOU (our locum pharmacists) First of all ...
## New Year's Resolutions That Pharmacists Will Definitely Stick To How Do We Make 201...
2017, That’s A Wrap! And just like that, it’s nearly 2018! 2017 has flown in! And we’...
## What Happens When I Cancel A Shift? Life happens. People get sick and extenuating ci...
## Get Ready For The Snow! I know what you’re thinking, ‘why are Locate a Locum provid...
Thomas Mulholland here from Locate a Locum, giving you an update of some recent develop...
## Locate A Locum, Scaling Up & Moving Forward Like a caterpillar becomes a butterf...
## Pharmacy Mentor, Locate A Locum We take a back seat this week and leave you in the ...
## The New Locate a Locum App! A Locum Pharmacist App, Designed By Pharmacists More l...
## My Year In Pharmacy The urban dictionary defines 'Adulted' as: the act of being an...
We’re all striving for improvement, whether it’s within our working life, our sporting ...
Belfast software firm, Locum Match Ltd provides a website which helps pharmacies across...
## Locum Pharmacist Rates & Getting Paid There aren’t many people who work for the...
## Locate A Locum, How Does It Work? You’ve heard of Locate a locum, you’ve heard that ...
## Locate A Locum's Guide To Dementia Friend Training In the grand old year of 2014, wh...
Why chose ECG vaccine training? We love what we do and hope that it is reflected in you...
## 6 Tips To Find More Locum Pharmacist Work With Locate A Locum You’ve filled out the ...
## Locate A Locum, Refer A Friend And Get An iPad Who wants an iPad? Seriously, who ...
## Locate A Locum BNF App Review Has everyone had the opportunity to check out the new...
## Locate a Locum, Locum Pharmacist League At Locate a Locum- We care about locums. Ov...
## Flu Jab Training For Locum Pharmacists Flu jab training for locum pharmacists is an...
## Advertise Pharmacy Products With Locate A Locum Do You Want To Advertise Pharmacy P...
## 'I'm a newly qualified pharmacist, what now?' Congratulations, you're now a pharmaci...
4 Reasons Why A Locum Pharmacist Would Move To A Permanent Job Having conducted a locu...
## Pharmacists, Dealing With Angry Patients We’ve all been there, angry patients can so...
Does The Perfect Pharmacist Candidate Exist? As an employer, you want knowledgeable me...
3 Pre-Reg Pharmacist Exam Tips Marvin Munzu & Locate A Locum 'It seems like it was...
## Working With A Pharmacist Recruitment Consultant We're back this week to give you th...
## Who we are The Pre Reg Manual (TPRM) was initially founded in 2014 by creating an ac...
## Pharmacy Recruitment, Candidate Attraction Strategies We’re back this week with our...
## Locum Pharmacist, Professional Indemnity Insurance This week, we’re taking a look a...
## How To Treat Hay Fever, CPD It’s that time of year again! Everywhere you look, peopl...
## Introducing Thomas Mulholland, Permanent Pharmacy Recruitment Manager Having worked...
## Top reasons not to prescribe antibiotics to kids There have been a lot of stories in...
## Book Your Locum Pharmacists For Free! At Locate a Locum, we always listen to you, t...
## Introducing, PharmData PharmData is a reporting platform that allows the user to un...
## Locum Pharmacist Smart Card. What, Who & Where? We’ve been asked some questions ...
Locate a Locum Record Booking Time Slashed: Pharmacy books a locum in under 60 seconds!...
## Healthy Eating For Pharmacists We're all human. It's easy to grab a breakfast from M...
Your Guide To Practice Pharmacy Aside from ‘government cuts’ and ‘mounting pressures,’ ...
‘Does Locate a Locum determine or influence the locum pharmacist rates that are adverti...
Ever wonder who you're talking to on the phone, or receiving emails from at Locate a Lo...
## There’s More To Pharmacy Than Being A Pharmacist We've handed this week's blog over ...
## Locum Pharmacist Accounting Services Have you, like thousands of other locum pharmac...
Gluten Free Food Prescribing? Gluten free food has been in the headlines across the UK ...
## Locum Pharmacist Tips What gets you stressed? Maybe it’s the regular job hunt? Maybe...
## A Very Different Approach To A Pharmacy Career We all know the drill. A Levels, Phar...
Pharmacy Blog, LinkedIn For many pharmacists, LinkedIn is a step into the unknown. Link...
## Pharmacists, Fit To Practise Imagine this situation; After your Christmas party, you...
## Pharmacist Award A little bit of a shift in direction this week with our blog. One o...
## Pharmacy Technology A company in Belfast is aiming to cut the NHS agency bill with ...
## Pharmacist DBS Check and DBS Update Service Your guide to a pharmacist DBS check an...
## Finding a permanent pharmacist job What I’ve learned in my young(ish) life, is that ...
## Pharmacy Dispensing Errors Pharmacists are human, and humans make mistakes. With the...
## Pharmacy Career Unlike other jobs, a pharmacist career doesn’t necessarily involve w...
## Not Getting a Post-Grad Pharmacist Job Worked For Me Many students go through univer...
## I Used To Be A Locum Pharmacist... In July of this year (2016) it will be 4 years si...
## How To Ace Your Pharmacy Job Interview A huge welcome to our latest bunch of newly ...
## Engaging Your Permanent And Locum Pharmacist Staff This month I am making my main fo...
## Finding Locum Pharmacy Work Finding work as a locum pharmacist can be a painful and ...
Great news, automated payments are here for Superdrug shifts. After a few delays due to...
__What is Instant Book?__ Instant Book locums don't require approval from the employer...
Introducing our new integrated payment solution for pharmacies and pharmacy chains! Our...