Pregnant locum?

RE: Pregnant locum?

PHA86 — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:31:12 GMT

Haha, no problem!

They have since been in contact, so looking more positive thanks Alison!

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Alison Clare Hickman — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 14:38:29 GMT

Hey PHA86 - how are you getting on? (Just being completely nosey!!) xx

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PHA86 — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 21:42:17 GMT

Thanks Alison, instilling the positivity as always!

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Alison Clare Hickman — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 17:52:24 GMT

pave... Not pathe (that's old cinema newsreel... I hasten to add I ain't THAT old... Nearly, but not quite... )

RE: Pregnant locum?

Alison Clare Hickman — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 17:42:15 GMT

PHA86 hmmm... I would email or call them back to innocently check that you hadn't missed their reply and if they hadn't sent one, be ballsy and ask if your gravid condition worried them, hence no response. Say I am open to frank discussion about what I can do and am fit, keen to work for them and in no way a wilting lily.

That might, just might, pathe the way for you... Worth a go?

Venture forth! Good luck! Go get em tiger!!!!

xxx

RE: Pregnant locum?

PHA86 — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 17:30:21 GMT

Thought i would give my experience as a pregnant locum so far:

So I was asked to work a weekend by a lovely practice i’ve worked in before, I messaged back to confirm the dates, to which they replied. Then I let them know I was pregnant and...nothing!

Just a courteous message back would have done!

I suspect getting work may become difficult!

RE: Pregnant locum?

PHA86 — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:28:36 GMT

Thanks both. Think I shall be chatting with the umbrella and agency in due course!

RE: Pregnant locum?

Alison Clare Hickman — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 10:23:55 GMT

[quote user="PHA86"]maternity allowance [/quote]

https://www.gov.uk/maternity-allowance

useful link.

Ali h

RE: Pregnant locum?

Celine — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 07:20:06 GMT

Could you not speak directly to your umbrella company to find out where you stand? Given that they don't exactly have a direct relationship with the practices then they're unlikely to "spill the beans" (although I totally agree with Alison as usual and think it's wise to disclose immediately to any practice you're working for).

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PHA86 — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 12:38:20 GMT

Thanks both, very helpful.

Think it’s going to have to be maternity allowance for me too. Need to find out more about it...!

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Leah Zykin — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 09:49:44 GMT

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

Im also doing the odd bit of locuming after having had a baby, and planning baby number 2. I'm quite strict with what I won't do when pregnant (it isn't much, but things like gassing down, masked anaesthetics etc) so I'll let my agent know straight away and tell him what I want to avoid, he can then pass that on the practice and they can decide if they still want me.

My umbrella company does pay maternity. A quick look at HMRC website makes me think I won't be elibible for statutory pay as I just don't work frequently enough or earn the minimum every week but maybe I'll be able to claim maternity allowance.

Good luck:) xx

RE: Pregnant locum?

PHA86 — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 09:46:12 GMT

You’re probably right Alison, although I still was happy to carry out most tasks when preggers before, just being extra vigilant with ”all that jazz”!

I wonder if it‘ll hinder my chances of getting more work. Suppose I shall find out soon...!

Thanks for your reply X

RE: Pregnant locum?

Alison Clare Hickman — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 09:16:28 GMT

Off the cuff, my quick and heart-felt reply - it is NOT sensible to keep your pregnancy under wraps! Health& safety and all that jazz... Plus honesty is best policy imo.