Locum Path.

This Blueprint is designed to solve the biggest, most stressful "unknowns" that stop most pharmacists from ever starting.

We cut through the confusion and give you a clear, step-by-step plan to tackle:

• 🔹 The "Admin Mountain"

  How to get your DBS, compliance certificates, and Smart Card (with full locum access) sorted in the fastest and cleanest way possible.

• 🔹 The "Financial Fear"

  How to: Register correctly as a business, understand what expenses you can legally claim, and set up simple, effective record-keeping without overwhelm.

• 🔹 The "How Do I Get Paid?" Panic

  A full breakdown of: Invoicing, Platform payments, and the exact insider process for setting up on the Boots SAP Vendor System.

• 🔹 The "Fear of Day One"

  Exactly what to do: Before your first shift, During your shift, After your shift. So you look like a seasoned professional — even on day one.

• 🔹 Choosing the Right Rates

  Learn how locum rates actually work, what affects them, how to avoid being underpaid, and how to understand market expectations.

• 🔹 The "Just a Temp" Mindset

  Strategies for: Career elevation, Risk management, Reputation building. So you transform from a replaceable locum into a highly sought-after professional.

Never worry about missing critical documents again.

• ✔ Full Breakdown of Mandatory Documents

  You'll get a clear explanation of: Core credentials (DBS, Smart Card, Right to Work, Indemnity), Platform-specific compliance requirements, What's non-negotiable vs what's recommended but optional.

• ✔ Printable Compliance Checklist

  A clean, easy-to-use printable checklist so you can get: ✅ Approved on LAL, ✅ Approved on LocumPrime, ✅ Accepted by major pharmacy chains. So you always know: What's done. What's missing. What's next.

• ✔ Full List of Supporting Training Courses

  If you don't yet have certain certificates, this guide shows you: Which training you need, Where to get it, Which platforms are officially recognised (including CPPE & NHSE e-Learning). So you never waste time asking: "Which course do I actually need for this?"

• ✔ Visual Walkthroughs (Screenshots)

  Including real screenshots showing: Where to find compliance sections, Exactly where to upload certificates.

Your personal locum income command centre.

Track in one place:

• All shifts worked

• Hourly rate

• Miles & petrol

• Travel costs

• Tax

• Net income

• Unpaid & paid invoices

• Monthly totals

• Real hourly rate after expenses

This tracker shows you exactly:

No more undercharging. No more unpaid work. No more financial guesswork.