Can I work Locum shifts whilst LTFT?

LTFT Doctors in Training can do locum shifts and they should have appropriate supervision and induction.  Trainees must follow the Good Medical Practice standards.  The expectation is that 1-2 locum shifts per month may be undertaken.  If it is more than this on a regular basis, then this needs discussion with your Training Programme Director to discuss working at a higher percentage.  An LTFT resident doctor should not be doing locum shifts for slots on a rota left empty by them by working LTFT.  We encourage you to discuss any issues regarding locums you are uncertain about. The other restriction is that postgraduate doctors in training should only be doing locums in the East or West Midlands and not in other deaneries, to do a locum in another deanery needs Postgraduate Dean's permission as your Responsible Officer. There is additional guidance available https://www.copmed.org.uk/publications/guidance-on-undertaking-additional-work