Nurse Practitioners Careers Toolkit – The Definitive Guide To Working As an Agency Nurse Practitioner
Working as a nurse practitioner in the UK is a fantastic opportunity with plenty of room for development. Whether you’re looking to work as an advanced nurse practitioner, an emergency nurse practitioner or towards another specialism, nursing is a career path with many opportunities. For many nurse practitioners, transitioning towards agency work - or locuming - offers a wealth of benefits in addition to a rewarding career. So, let’s take a look at what to expect from this career move with our definitive guide to working as an agency nurse practitioner.
What is Agency work?
Working as a locum healthcare worker is a special type of working arrangement that has grown quite popular over the years. It is a flexible way of working that lets you pick up temporary assignments across a wide spectrum of healthcare environments such as hospitals, GP surgeries and other healthcare facilities. The most prominent feature of locum work is its flexibility, as you get to choose where you work and for how long. This provides you with a wealth of benefits for your career and life, such as: