Our Services
For Pharmacy Providers
Pharm-Assist empowers healthcare providers by delivering seamless, reliable, and personalised staffing solutions. Through innovative technology and exceptional service, we strive to optimise workforce management, enhance patient care continuity, and foster a supportive environment for healthcare professionals.
Our mission is to be the trusted partner that enables pharmacies to focus on delivering excellent healthcare while ensuring our solutions uphold the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and integrity.
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Temporary Locum Placement: We offer on-demand locum pharmacists, technicians, and dispensers for short-term cover during staff vacations, illness, or emergencies. With flexible scheduling options, including part-time, full-time, weekends, and night shifts, we’re able to meet your staffing needs quickly.
Long-term Locum Contracts: We provide long-term locum pharmacists to cover extended absences, such as maternity leave or long-term illness, to maintain consistency in pharmacy operations.
Block Bookings: Our streamlined block booking service transforms single shifts into cohesive, multi-day bookings, offering both locums and pharmacy providers a more efficient staffing solution. 4. Stay Away Placements A significant portion of our locum network seeks placements away from home. We leverage our strong hospitality industry connections by offering comprehensive support in booking accommodation to ease the process for the locum.
Stay Away Placements:
A significant portion of our locum network seeks placements away from home. We leverage our strong hospitality industry connections by offering comprehensive support in booking accommodation to ease the process for the locum. -
Using bespoke software, we apply advanced algorithms to match locum profiles to Pharmacy Providers' specific needs. By analysing geographic data from the available shifts we can identify available locums in targeted areas for the most effective placements.
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Once a suitable locum is identified for a shift, we communicate via telephone, text, or email. If no match is immediately found, we tap into our social media platforms to expand the search across our locum network.
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Around-the-Clock Availability: Our dedicated support team is available 24/7 at no extra cost, ensuring that your pharmacy is never without necessary staffing. Whether for routine shifts or urgent, last-minute needs, we are here for you.
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We operate a thorough validation process for all locums, completed both at initial registration and prior to each booking. This process is repeated on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis to uphold high standards.
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Tailored Solutions: Understanding that larger clients may have extensive and unique staffing requirements, we offer tailored solutions to meet these specific needs. Our scalable services ensure that we can efficiently handle high-volume demands, providing flexible and adaptable staffing solutions that grow with your organisation.
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Transparent Pricing: We pride ourselves on clear and straightforward fee structures with no hidden costs, offering exceptional value and predictable budgeting for pharmacy providers. Our transparent approach ensures you receive top-quality service without unexpected expenses.
Emergency Coverage: Even for last-minute or emergency bookings, we maintain our commitment to cost-effectiveness with no additional fees, providing reliable staffing solutions without financial surprises.
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We conduct regular performance reviews and gather feedback to maintain high service standards and support continuous improvement, providing transparency and accountability throughout the process.
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We invest in our locum pharmacists' ongoing education and professional development, helping them stay updated with the latest industry practices, which benefits pharmacy providers' overall performance.
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We aim to provide pharmacies with pharmacists who possess specialised expertise in areas such as hospital pharmacy, oncology, and compounding services to meet specific needs.
For Locums
We specialise in providing comprehensive support and tailored opportunities for locum pharmacists, technicians and dispensers. At Pharm-Assist, we understand the unique challenges and demands that locums face. Our mission is to simplify their career journey with a range of dedicated services designed to optimise their experience and satisfaction.
Expand each of our services below to see how we cater specifically meet locums needs:
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We recognise the importance of efficient and effective scheduling for both locums and pharmacy providers. Our Locum Diary Management Service is designed to take the hassle out of scheduling by managing locum diaries and fulfilling shifts based on their availability.
Availability Input: Locums provide their availability detailing their preferred working hours, locations, and rates.
Advanced Scheduling Algorithms: Our sophisticated scheduling algorithms analyse locum availability alongside pharmacy providers' shift requirements, ensuring optimal matches that align with both parties' needs.
Daily Updates: The system updates daily, accommodating changes in availability or shift requirements, and promptly notifies us so that we can communicate new opportunities or adjustments.
Personalised Match-Making: Each locum's preferences and qualifications are taken into account to ensure that they are matched with shifts that suit their requirements, maximising job satisfaction and performance.
Shift Reminders: Locums are sent an email reminder 24 hours before the start of a previously confirmed shift. This email includes all the infomation regarding the shift ensuring the locum knows exactly when and where they are supposed to be.
Benefits:
- Streamlined scheduling process, eliminating the need to manually search for shifts
- Assurance of being matched with shifts that fit your availability and preferences
- Increased job satisfaction through tailored assignments
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Our block bookings service transforms fragmented single shifts into cohesive block bookings.
How It Works:
Comprehensive Schedule Analysis: By analysing individual gaps shared by pharmacy providers, our advanced algorithms identify patterns and opportunities to consolidate single shifts into extended block bookings.
Advanced Mapping Software: Utilising sophisticated mapping software, we ensure that locums are matched with block bookings in optimal geographic locations, minimising travel time and maximising convenience.
Personalised Matching Process: Our match-making process takes into account the unique preferences, qualifications, and availability of each locum, ensuring that every block booking is tailored to their professional goals and personal needs.
Enhanced Continuity and Efficiency: By converting single shifts into block bookings, we provide locums with more stable and predictable work schedules, while pharmacy providers benefit from improved continuity of care and operational efficiency.
Benefits:
- Greater schedule stability and predictability
- Reduced travel time and increased convenience
- Opportunities for more consistent income and professional development
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We partner with Mencap, a preferred charity organisation and advocate for learning disabilities, to help locums obtain their enhanced DBS Checks effortlessly. Our commitment to making services easily accessible contributes to our outstanding customer satisfaction ratings.
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We recognise the importance of comfort and a positive experience for locums working away from home. That’s why we provide comprehensive support in finding suitable accommodation. Leveraging our extensive contacts within the travel industry, we often secure better prices than those advertised online. We believe stay-away locums greatly appreciate this additional support, allowing them to focus on their professional and family time rather than spending hours searching for lodging.
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Your privacy and security are paramount to us. We never share your personal information unless it's necessary to secure a booking, and even then, we only provide your name, GPhC number, and base location. To comply with UK employment law and our client Service Level Agreements, we securely retain certain verification documents. However, we never share these documents with anyone without your explicit permission.
Rest assured, your documents are stored on a secure server and are not accessible online.
For further details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
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We value building relationships with our locums to provide a personalised service. Your preferences matter to us as they guide us in finding the perfect placement for you. We understand that locumming can sometimes feel isolating, and challenges may arise. That's why we're always just a phone call away, ready to lend an ear and offer support whenever you need us.
From start to finish, and even beyond the booking, it's our commitment to stand by you every step of the way.
Join Pharm-Assist today and experience how we can enhance your locum career with efficiency, support, and opportunities that align with your goals. Your success is our priority.