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Smartcard – Cards, Codes and Access
Smartcards; The beginning Having a Smartcard you can freely use in different pharmacies is vital as a locum. The role of a pharmacist is...
Katie Alvers
May 202 min read


Amy’s guide to DBS
What is DBS? The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is a service for employers to help them make safer recruitment decisions by...
Amy Banks
Jan 12, 20244 min read


CPCS; a locum’s guide
At Pharmaseekers, we’re always working to keep ourselves informed of the latest trends in service delivery within Community Pharmacy. By...

David Harper
Sep 22, 20202 min read


Relocate, Relocate, Relocate?
Register › Do you live in areas such as London or Birmingham where competition is tough for locum work? Are you looking for a change of...

David Harper
Nov 26, 20182 min read


Why we encourage locum pharmacists to get an Enhanced DBS check
The ‘DBS Certificate’ is one of our most popular queries at Pharmaseekers. A lot of people want to know what it is and whether the...

David Harper
Jan 5, 20184 min read


Popular Services; Are you accredited?
Services – how important are they really? Being accredited to deliver a particular service is often a crucial factor in us being able to...

David Harper
Dec 13, 20172 min read


Pharmacy Services: The Next Big Thing?
Why are services important to me right now? Pharmacy owners are looking for ways to make their necessary expenditure cost effective...

David Harper
Nov 23, 20161 min read


Renew your DBS Update Service Subscription
We frequently have Locums missing the renewal date of their DBS Update Service Subscription This means that they have to get a new one at...

David Harper
Oct 21, 20161 min read


Locum Rate of Pay & Control
Locums: you have the ability to control the rate of pay that you are willing to work for. To do this, select “Rates of Pay” in your...

David Harper
Jul 1, 20163 min read


The Importance Of Being On Time
Most of our locums are punctual and arrive at the branch in good time. We really appreciate this as we understand the problems of not...

David Harper
May 27, 20161 min read


Declarations of competence can increase your value
We at Pharmaseekers have seen an increase in demand from our customers asking for locums who have valid Declarations of Competence...

David Harper
Mar 15, 20161 min read


Make your CPD Pay Off
It’s the time of year again when locum work is quieter and diaries may have a few blank dates. Now would be a great time to look at...

David Harper
Jan 8, 20161 min read


Happy with our service? Please refer us
Over the years we have built up a strong team of locum pharmacists & dispensers and we are frequently complimented by our customers for...

David Harper
Jul 21, 20152 min read


How to be a great Pharmaseekers locum
Our mission in life is to give a great service to both our locums and our pharmacy customers. We hope you agree that we do provide a...

David Harper
Jul 21, 20152 min read
Locums: Be available when the work’s available
It’s almost summertime and as usual here at Pharmaseekers we are working flat out. Locum’s are in demand. Lots of locums are working...

David Harper
Jun 15, 20151 min read
Amy’s guide to being prepared for breakdown
Working as a locum, you will want to make sure that you can get to your place of work each day as easily and stress-free as possible. Not...

David Harper
Jan 12, 20152 min read


7 tips on how to get great feedback for Locum Pharmacists
Be 10 minutes early; first impressions count, always plan your journey in advance, assess the parking options, call the shop to ask where...

David Harper
Dec 9, 20141 min read
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