Journal

Notes from the rota: how bookings actually work, written for candidates and for practices.

Pharmacy

When a morning shift falls over

Call before 08:00 if you can. Consultants look first at locums already compliant for that pharmacy system and within a sensible drive.

Optometry

What a full clinic day includes

A day rate between £300 and £450 usually covers a booked clinic, not unpaid admin after close. Agree the last patient time in writing.

Care

Packages, not a single job title

Visiting care, waking nights and live-in weeks are priced separately. Tell us about stairs, medication and who else is in the house.