FINDALOCUM - GP SESSION COMPARISON WORKSHEET
Version: 9 October 2026
Guide: https://findalocum.co.uk/blog/locum-gp-first-session-checklist/
GP work: https://findalocum.co.uk/general-practice/gp-jobs/

Save and edit this file to compare two genuine offers. Complete each column
from the practice's written brief. Mark unknown items as requiring agreement.
Keep patient-identifiable information out of this template.
Do not include patient details or confidential documents.

DETAIL                                  | OFFER A          | OFFER B
Practice / country / site                |                  |
Session date and working arrangement     |                  |
Start and finish times                   |                  |
Appointment mix and consultation lengths |                  |
Duty work, visits and other sites        |                  |
Results, correspondence and follow-up    |                  |
Clinical support and backup route        |                  |
Clinical system / own access ready       |                  |
Induction and handover arrangements      |                  |
Registration / assignment checks owner   |                  |
Offered pay amount and unit              |                  |
Number of paid units                     |                  |
Total agreed gross clinician pay (P)     |                  |
Paid hours (H), including agreed admin   |                  |
Unpaid work / induction hours (U)        |                  |
Return travel time in hours (T)          |                  |
Agreed expense reimbursement (E)         |                  |
Unreimbursed assignment costs (C)        |                  |
Invoicing process and payment due date   |                  |
Cancellation / changes / notice terms    |                  |
Confirmation contact and status          |                  |

ARITHMETIC - USE A CALCULATOR WITH YOUR OWN FIGURES
For each offer, calculate P using the agreed pay unit:
- Hourly offer: agreed hourly amount x number of paid hours.
- Sessional offer: agreed session amount x number of paid sessions.
- Daily offer: agreed daily amount x number of paid days.
Do not multiply a session or daily amount by the hours as well.

Gross pay per paid hour = P / H, provided H is greater than zero.
Gross pay per hour of committed time = P / (H + U + T), provided the total
is greater than zero. Count each hour once; do not count paid admin twice.
Gross pay less unreimbursed costs = P - C.
Record E separately. A reimbursement is not automatically additional pay;
do not count the same cost both as reimbursed and unreimbursed.

RESULT                                  | OFFER A          | OFFER B
Gross pay per paid hour                  |                  |
Gross pay per hour of committed time     |                  |
Gross pay less unreimbursed costs        |                  |
Matters still requiring agreement        |                  |
Who will resolve them, and by when       |                  |

These are simple gross comparisons, not take-home pay, a suggested market
rate or tax/pension advice. Tax, pension, VAT where applicable and contractual
status need separate consideration. A higher calculated figure does not
establish that a workload or support arrangement is appropriate for you.

You agree your pay, expenses and terms directly with the hiring organisation,
which pays you directly. FindALocum registration and work-finding are free.
The hirer's booking fee is separate from the clinician's agreed pay.
An enquiry or completed worksheet does not confirm a booking.

Official professional standards on teamwork and continuity:
https://www.gmc-uk.org/professional-standards/the-professional-standards/good-medical-practice/domain-3-colleagues-culture-and-safety