Assistantships
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can be long- or short-term
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continuity of income
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and of patient care
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good way to increase experience in more protected environment than as a locum
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may get paid hols, sick leave, depending on contract
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you’re part of the practice team
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may be able to negotiate increase/decrease in number of sessions if wished
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less well paid than Locuming
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eventually you may want to start making your own decisions about how to run a practice
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practice may decide it doesn’t need you
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Last updated: 01 September 2003