Your first locum shift: what to bring and what to ask

A new clinic means new people and a new way of doing things. Most first-day stress comes from small things nobody told you. Sort them out before you arrive and the day is much easier.

The night before

• Open My History in JomLocum and check the date, time and clinic address.
• Tap Directions to open the route in Google Maps or Waze. Aim to arrive 15 minutes early, or more if you have never been there.
• If anything is unclear, tap Message and ask the clinic on the same screen.

What to bring

• Your IC.
• Your APC or practising certificate, if your role needs one. A photo on your phone is often fine, but ask the clinic first.
• Your own stethoscope or basic tools, if your role uses them.
• Water and a small snack. Busy clinics do not always stop for lunch on time.

What to ask when you arrive

• Who is in charge today, and who do I go to with questions?
• Where are the emergency kit and the oxygen?
• Do you use paper records or a clinic system? Can I get a login?
• When is my break?

Before you go home

• Hand over anything still pending to the person in charge.
• Check that your hours match what was agreed.
• Confirm when and how you will be paid. JomLocum does not handle payment, so this is between you and the clinic.