FINDALOCUM - LOCUM GP FIRST-SESSION CHECKLIST
Version: 1.0 | Prepared: 9 October 2026
Accompanying guide:
https://findalocum.co.uk/blog/locum-gp-first-session-checklist/

Save a copy and adapt it with the practice. This is an operational planning aid,
not a contract, clinical protocol or certification of suitability. Completion
does not confirm a booking or that required checks have been completed.
Keep patient-identifiable information out. Record clinical work and handover
only in the practice's authorised systems, not in this checklist.

For each section, record an owner and status such as proposed, agreed,
outstanding or not applicable. Explain unresolved items and the next action.

1. CHECKLIST OWNER AND ASSIGNMENT
Prepared by and work contact:
Revision date:
Practice or PCN and UK country:
Site address(es):
Session date(s), start and finish times:
On-site / remote / hybrid and any attendance requirements:
Checklist owner:
Status and outstanding action:

2. BEFORE ACCEPTING - THE WHOLE WORKLOAD
Current written brief and revision:
Consultation mix, appointment structure and planned workload:
Administration, results and correspondence included:
Duty work, visits, additional sites or other responsibilities:
Work remaining with the practice team:
Paid time for induction, records, breaks, travel and handover:
Differences between dates in a repeated booking:
Clinician pay, expenses, payment date and change/cancellation terms:
Organisation contracting with and paying the GP:
Who confirms the assignment in writing:
Owner:
Status and outstanding action:

3. BEFORE STARTING - CHECKS AND EVIDENCE
Person arranging and assessing required assignment evidence:
Registration, licence and GP Register checks required:
Applicable national performers-list requirement and check owner:
Relevant experience, indemnity and other evidence to be assessed:
Approved secure route for sharing evidence (do not attach it here):
Unresolved requirements and date for review:
Owner:
Status and outstanding action:

4. BEFORE ARRIVAL - INDUCTION AND INDIVIDUAL ACCESS
Arrival time, entrance, travel/parking and person meeting the GP:
Induction time and local procedures to cover:
Room, equipment and workspace:
Clinical, consultation and communication systems needed:
Person arranging individual accounts/permissions:
Access-test time and required workflows to test:
What worked / what remains unresolved (no patient details):
Support route if access fails:
Owner:
Status and outstanding action:

5. AT THE START - PEOPLE AND LOCAL ROUTES
Operational contact and backup contact method:
Clinical support contact, availability and backup:
Where current referral, safeguarding and emergency procedures are found:
Local incident/escalation route:
Who handles changes to the agreed workload:
Owner:
Status and outstanding action:

6. AT THE END - HANDOVER AND PAYMENT
Named clinician/team receiving unfinished work:
Approved handover system, time and confirmation process:
Who owns results or replies arriving after the session:
Person approving hours and authorised changes:
Invoice/payment route, if applicable:
Access-removal/review owner after the assignment:
Operational improvements for a return session (no patient details):
Owner:
Status and outstanding action:

7. OPEN ITEMS TO RESOLVE
Item | Responsible person | Next action | Due date | Status


This checklist does not transfer statutory or professional responsibilities.
Resolve outstanding matters before proceeding with work that depends on them.
FindALocum introduces locums; the hiring organisation contracts with and pays
the clinician directly. Service and fee information:
https://findalocum.co.uk/how-it-works/
https://findalocum.co.uk/pricing/

Official sources linked by the accompanying guide; check their current guidance:
GMC - GP Register:
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/our-registers/a-guide-to-our-registers/GP-registration
GMC - colleagues, continuity and safety:
https://www.gmc-uk.org/professional-standards/the-professional-standards/good-medical-practice/domain-3-colleagues-culture-and-safety
NHS England Digital - smartcards and authenticators:
https://digital.nhs.uk/services/care-identity-service/smartcard-and-authentication-users