Allied Health Professional Jobs FAQs

Unfortunately not, as you must have a minimum of four weeks’ work experience in the UK before we can find you work as a locum AHP.

There are many other addressed documents that we can accept. These include:

• Store card statements
• Vehicle registration documents
• Addressed payslips
• DBS Disclosure Certificate (issued by another body dated within the last 12 months)

If you are struggling to provide an addressed document, contact your registration officer who will be able to provide further suggestions.

A photo card driver’s license can only be used as part of your application if it holds your current address.

It is possible to obtain a copy from the Disclosure and Barring Service within 28 days of the original issue date. After this time, a copy will no longer be available.

Due to DBS guidelines, Medacs Healthcare is unable to provide you with a copy.

Yes. However, you must forward your new certificate once you have received it.

In order to complete your registration, we require the following documents:

• HPC/GPHC/GDC Registration and Certificate of Entry
• Proof of identification (e.g. Passport or EU ID Card) UK visa (For non-EU citizens)
• Immunisation records status & proof of immunity 
  • Hepatitis B (&Titre Level)
  • Measles immunity
  • RubellaVaricella
  • Tuberculosis
  • Hepatitis B SAG (EPP only)
  • Hepatitis C (EPP only)
  • HIV Test (EPP only)
• Proof of address
• Name change document (if applicable)
• Two passport photos
• DBS & police check (enhanced will be carried out by Medacs Healthcare)
• Overseas police check (if living outside of the UK for a period of 12 months or more)
• Certificates of qualifications (i.e. Basic Qualifications and Higher Qualifications)
• Life Support Certificate
• CV 10 years working history, (three years’ work referencing)
• Mandatory Training Certificates which include the following (Medacs Healthcare provide online training):
  • Caldicott Protocols/Information Governance
  • Complaints Handling COSHH and RIDDOR
  • HTE Infection prevention and control, including MRSA and Clostridium Difficile Level 2
  • Basic Life Support training (practical)
  • Manual Handling/Moving and Handling Level 2 (practical)
  • Lone Worker
  • Mental Captivity Act (for those working in mental health)
  • Counter Fraud
  • Fire Safety Conflict Resolution or Handling of Violence and Aggression
  • Equality and Diversity
  • Health, Safety and Welfare
  • Preventing Radicalisation Level 3Safeguarding Adults Level 3
  • Safeguarding Children Level 3

*Please note, Medacs Healthcare can provide any mandatory training required.

While this may seem like a lot, we do have experienced staff who will guide you through the process and meet with you to collect and verify your documentation.

If you have worked with Medacs Healthcare in the past, not all of your original documentation will be needed again. We only require those that have expired.

Should you need assistance in updating your documents, please contact our Compliance Team.

Yes, however, please be aware that it is a requirement of NHS Framework that we hold verified copies of all your qualifications. Please discuss this with your recruitment consultant as a disclaimer can be accepted.

Yes. Please speak to your recruitment consultant for more information.

Once we receive confirmation from the client, we will notify you verbally before following up with written communication. This will confirm details of the booking, where to report to, the rate of pay, timesheet submission process and expected payment date.

In the event that a client cancels a booking, we will call you to explain the reasons and offer you alternate work where possible.

Please be aware, Medacs Healthcare has a policy of not supplying AHPs to hospitals that habitually cancel bookings and each incident is thoroughly investigated.

One of the advantages of locum work is that you can decide how many hours you work each week.

The average full-time position will consist of 37.5 hours a week with some positions offering additional on-calls hours. We also offer a wide range of ad hoc day, evening and/or weekend shifts.

In order to be paid for travel, details of your travel/mileage claim must be stated on your timesheet. Failure to provide this information could lead to delays in payment.

Please note, receipts must be provided for any non-mileage claims.

When you find a locum position that interests you, notify your recruitment consultant. They will be able to discuss the role with you in more detail, including providing you with a general overview of the job, pay, accommodation, expenses, travel and breaks.

Once you have confirmed your interest in a role, we will submit your details to the trust/health board detailing your preferences (dates, pay rates, accommodation, etc.). Your details will be submitted alongside those of any other interested parties. Please note, at this point, you will be expected to commit to any position for which you are put forward.

The client has the final say on which AHP is selected for the role. This decision may be based on experience, if you are known to the department, rate of pay and/or references.

While we do ask for your commitment with each booking you make through Medacs Healthcare, we understand that some circumstances are outside of your control. If you need to cancel a booking, we request that you contact your recruitment consultant, providing as much notice as possible.

Yes. However, we politely request that you commit to the first job that comes back as the client has spent time reviewing each candidate for the role.

You can withdraw your interest at any time before a decision is made.

Guidelines differ slightly for AHPs who work full-time in the NHS. Due to the nature of locum work (i.e. working at numerous trusts), locum AHPs are more at risk from infection and, therefore, must be immunised.

Please contact your recruitment consultant/registration officer for information on organisations able to facilitate tests required for registration.

In order to be paid for travel, details of your travel/mileage claim must be stated on your timesheet. Failure to provide this information could lead to delays in payment.

Please note, receipts must be provided for any non-mileage claims.

When your payment method is changed on our system, you will receive a KID relevant to your new method of payment. If you have chosen to work through a specific umbrella, you will receive a KID specific to that umbrella.

Yes, we do offer a self-billing service. This means we will create a self-bill invoice on behalf of your limited company.

If you are interested in finding out more about self-billing, please contact our Finance Compliance team on +44 (0) 1756 702 226 and select Option 1.

Before payment can be released, all timesheets supplied for payment via a limited company must be accompanied by a corresponding invoice. This would need to be supplied from your limited company and should match your timesheet submitted.

Ideally, invoices should be provided at the same time as your timesheet in order to reduce payment delays.

The KID does not need to show the exact pay rate that you will receive. It will show an example pay rate. As an allied healthcare professional, Medacs Healthcare has set this example pay rate as £15 per hour. This rate has been chosen to enable Medacs Healthcare to provide you with a working example of how any potential deductions and fees may affect the pay you receive.

It is important to remember that this is an example rate and will not be the rate you will be paid.

If you have not received your latest payslip, contact our Finance Candidate Care Team via email. Alternatively, please call +44 (0) 1756 702 226 and chose Option 2. 

Please note, before contacting us, you should allow up to five working days for receipt of your payslip.

Yes, the KID will show the fee that the umbrella will charge

A Key Information Document is a two-page document which provides you with details of how any deductions and fees may affect your pay.

This document is designed to help you understand what deductions will be made from your pay, helping you to decide which payment method suits your personal circumstances.

Medacs Healthcare will send you a KID when you first register. Should you ever want to change your method of payment, you will receive a KID relevant to your new payment method.

No. This often occurs as a result of mandatory breaks being deducted from your hours as per the trust’s breaks policy. For more information, please consult your confirmation letter.

If you are still unsure, please speak to your recruitment consultant regarding the trust's policies.

In order to be paid for travel, details of your travel/mileage claim must be stated on your timesheet. Failure to provide this information could lead to delays in payment.

Please note, receipts must be provided for any non-mileage claims

• Basic information about your contract, example pay rates and pay arrangement
• All statutory and non-statutory (umbrella margin/fee) deductions to be made to your pay
• Any holiday entitlement and other non-monetary benefits you can expect to receive
• An example statement to demonstrate the deductions that will be made and how these may affect your take home pay - figures will be estimated and will not reflect the specific rate of pay that you will receive