It is important that correct insurance provision is in place before any booking is undertaken. An employer may have insurance that covers a locum whilst they work in that pharmacy, however this should not be assumed. If insurance is provided by the employer often it will not cover the locum if the employer then claims against them.

Under the code of ethics you must: “Ensure that all professional activities undertaken by you, or under your control, are covered by appropriate professional indemnity arrangements.” The most effective way of achieving this is to find a specific professional insurance policy suitable to your needs.

Whilst Open is unable to endorse any specific supplier there are a wide range readily available for comparison and once the most appropriate cover has been identified an annual policy is usually inexpensive.

For details on current locum vacancies countrywide, please call our locum pharmacy team on: 0121 712 7822 or email us or request a call back here.