Locum work gives flexibility and variety with no long-term commitment. A full-time job gives a fixed salary and continuity. Many doctors combine the two.
You choose which shifts to take, so you control your time. You see different hospitals and cases, and can fit work around study, family or a main job.
The trade-off is that work is not guaranteed. Income depends on the shifts you take, and you handle your own planning.
A full-time role gives a regular monthly salary, a team you know and a clear place in a department. It suits a doctor who wants stability and a longer relationship with one hospital.
The trade-off is less flexibility over when and where you work.
Many doctors keep a main job and take locum shifts on days off, or take locum work between full-time posts. Check your employment terms first, as some contracts limit outside work.
Hospitals post locum shifts and full-time roles on Rounds. Verified doctors can browse both, accept shifts in one tap and apply to roles in the app.
Every registration checked against NMC records. Zero commission, the hospital pays the doctor directly.
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