Hey Rjm, Although, I haven't done the locum work, I found the following advantages of it on net.

  • Independence to work when and where you choose.
  • Possibility to take a part-time locum job.
  • Working less hours may give you more time to study for exams.
  • You can try working in different hospitals.
  • May earn a higher rate of pay per day.
  • Combine locum work with other employment outside medicine.
  • Combine locum work with hobbies / special interests / charity work.
  • Temporary employment when waiting for permanent jobs to be advertised.