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Doctors also act as locums for other doctors. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp word ’locumâ€� comes from ’locum tenensâ€� which means ’taking the place of’`. Such locum posts can be either be in general practice or within the NHS.

Where a locum stands in the place of another doctor, it should not be assumed that the locum would have the same status. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappir terms of engagement may be very different.

Some doctors who describe themselves as locums may in fact be engaged to assist a doctor in general practice rather than to take the doctor’s place. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp earnings of such assistants are usually chargeable as employment income and subject to Class 1 NICs.

It is essential to ascertain the contractual terms of any engagement and to review status in the normal way (see ESM0500 onwards)

For guidance on doctors working through Agencies see ESM4061