Secondly, your flexibility on timings and travel are deal sweeteners because it will
allow the locum agency to offer you wide range of locum opportunities. The best practice in any case is to be up-front and clear about what the type of job you are looking at. Thirdly, the past performance records of the recruitment agency are a good indicator of its credibility and quality. Ensure your locum agency delivers remuneration at par with industry standard and also offers a wide range of locum positions across the UK. The methods of payment may differ from one recruitment agency to another i.e. some may offer an hourly based payment type while others may opt for weekly or monthly. Make your presence felt to the recruitment agency and simply not be tucked away in a corner-contact the locum agency regularly and keep your credentials updated. As every successful business deal is typically built on friendship so remember to build a good relationship with the locum recruitment agency if you are looking at a successful career start. First Call Medical is a leading recruitment consultancy specializing in the provision of Locum doctor jobs and medical staff throughout the UK and overseas. It has a large network of clients in the PCT's and NHS hospitals based throughout the UK.