Leaving my secure little job for the locum minefield!

Re: Leaving my secure little job for the locum minefield!

Anonymous — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 13:21:23 GMT

Be yourselfs Dont be affraid to ask questians you are a locum not god. I loved it have also some mates that i still keep in tiuch with all overthe country. As ithers said be open to new ideas and u will learn lots and pass ideas you have to orhers as well. Dont e affrais to send cv and letter to vets or call people advertising as if you go without agency u will get more money as no agency fees. X x

Re: Leaving my secure little job for the locum minefield!

Emma Purnell — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 20:29:35 GMT

Thank you both for the advice!

Last weekend at work this weekend... starting on Monday, scary times!

Re: Leaving my secure little job for the locum minefield!

zalenski81 — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:12:37 GMT

Be friendly and open to new ideas and learn how to make everyones cup of tea the way they like it!!!

Re: Leaving my secure little job for the locum minefield!

nin86 — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 09:21:00 GMT

Hey Girlies,

Firstly i wish ypu both massive luck locuming and hope you enjoy it! I locumed for 4 years on and off so know how daunting it is to going to different practices where everything and everyone is new.

I would say that its always worth while finding out what the practice protocols are- some practices are very set in their ways and staff can be a bit funny if things are done even a little differently to what they are used to. So just find out exactly how they like things done. Always suss out what drugs they use as everywhere uses different versions (esp flea/worm tx etc) and that can get pretty confusing- especially when talking to clients. Ask if you arent sure of anything instead of guessing.

I found locuming a bit stressful at first especially coming out of training practice. You will feel like a student again at first because you will find the practice works very differently to what you are used to! Just try and be confident in your ability.

Go with the flow! Just try and be super friendly to everyone and you should get on fine. And enjoy it! PDSA work i imagine is quite different to normal 1st opinion practice so just enjoy and learn from the experience.

Not really any other advice really lol. Good Luck!

Re: Leaving my secure little job for the locum minefield!

bonny10 — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:40:42 GMT

I am in the exact same position as you and i have to agree it is scary but so exciting :)

I have 2 weeks left in my current job then off locuming...my first placement is also at my local pdsa!

I would be interested in any advice too, good luck!