Locate a Locum

22/01/2026

We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new mobile-only passport scan and selfie match to verify identity and Right to Work checks for locums.

✅ Passport scan & selfie match = verified in minutes
✅ Right to Work requirements depend on your residency and passport type
✅ Locate A Locum mobile app will guide you step-by-step

Start onboarding today and get booking locum shifts quicker!

12/01/2026

Happy ! 🏥✨

To all the pharmacists in the Locate a Locum community: thank you for your tireless work and expertise. We’re proud to support you in every shift you take!

04/12/2025

As a locum, you know rates change fast. Our Watch Shifts tool makes sure you never miss a better offer. When you 'watch' a shift, you get an instant notification if the hourly rate increases, allowing you to secure that higher-paying shift before anyone else.

💡 Level Up Your Income: Stop missing out on last-minute rate bumps!

Remember: You could WIN a 12-Month LAL Pro Subscription!
Entry is free and easy: Start your 14-day LAL Pro Free Trial before December 20th, and you're automatically entered to win.

Tap the link in bio to start watching shifts and enter the contest!

19/11/2025

Still riding the high from the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards last week!

The Locate a Locum team is officially the Best Place to Work in IT (Under 100 employees)! 🌟

Beyond the win, we were delighted to be Highly Commended for both:

Development Team of the Year 💻

IT Project of the Year 📲

Thank you to the Belfast Telegraph for the fantastic recognition and a huge congratulations to all fellow winners!

29/09/2025

We're absolutely buzzing!

Last Thursday, we were honoured to be named Development Team of the Year at the NI Tech Awards!

A massive thank you to NI Tech Awards and Simon Bailie. Your commitment to celebrating tech excellence in Northern Ireland is inspiring.

Huge congratulations to all the other brilliant winners and nominees! The talent in the Northern Ireland tech scene is truly exceptional, and it was a privilege to be in your company.

This award is a testament to the hard work, passion, and innovation of every single person on our team. Here's to another year of building amazing things!

25/09/2025

Today, September 25th, is World Pharmacists Day!

At Locate a Locum, we're taking this opportunity to celebrate the incredible contributions of pharmacists everywhere. This year's theme, "Think Health, Think Pharmacist," perfectly encapsulates the vital role you play in our communities.

You're more than just dispensers of medicine. You are front-line healthcare professionals, trusted advisors, and essential members of the health system. From providing patient consultations and administering vaccinations to managing chronic conditions and ensuring medication safety, your expertise and dedication make a tangible difference in people's lives every single day.

We're proud to support you in your career journey. That's why we're constantly developing tools like LAL Pro, designed to help you take control of your career, find the perfect shifts, and manage your work-life balance with ease. Check it out here - https://locatealocum.com/sign-up/healthcare-worker

To all the pharmacists on our platform and around the world, thank you. Your commitment to patient care, even in the most challenging of circumstances, is truly inspiring.

Happy World Pharmacists Day!

25/09/2025

It's been a busy and productive September for our team! We're proud to have represented our company at three industry events, connecting with professionals and gathering valuable insights.

Eyecare Birmingham: Sam Geddis had a fantastic time exhibiting and networking with locum professionals and other leaders in the eyecare industry. The event provided a great opportunity to get valuable, firsthand feedback on our platform, reinforcing our commitment to building solutions that make a real difference.

Scottish Pharmacy Show: Rory Cubbon and Lee McKinney, had a successful time connecting with locum pharmacists and pharmacy owners. They not only received great feedback from current users but also had engaging conversations with new prospects, showcasing how our platform can support their work.

Independent Pharmacies Association (IPA) September Conference: Thomas Claude attended the IPA September Conference, where he networked with industry peers and exchanged insights on the latest trends impacting the pharmacy sector.

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to speak with our team! Your feedback and insights are invaluable as we continue to innovate and grow. We look forward to seeing you at future events!

What's Next? Catch us at The Pharmacy Show!

We're not slowing down just yet! The team will be at The Pharmacy Show on October 12th and 13th. Come along to stand E10 to say hello, catch up, and see our latest developments.

Will we see you there? You can book a meeting with one of our team members in advance here: https://lnkd.in/eQWxxHCr

02/09/2025

Can you believe it's been one whole year since we launched LAL Pro!

So we wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate🎉 Anyone who enters into a trial of LAL Pro in September will be entered into our prize draw!

£500 worth of vouchers to be won!

Simply start your free trial of LAL Pro and get entered for a chance to win! 🔗Sign up today https://locatealocum.com/app/dashboard/locum/payment/financial-dashboard

Terms & Conditions Apply

28/08/2025

A massive thank you to Invest Northern Ireland for their incredible support!

We're thrilled to have secured a 3-year contract with Well Pharmacy and are proud to be a Belfast-based company helping pharmacies across the UK.

Invest NI has been a key partner since 2016, providing crucial R&D support and helping us to grow our team. We're excited for what's next and appreciate their continued support in our mission.

News | Belfast-based software firm Locate a Locum has secured a 3-year contract with Well Pharmacy 👏

Its software helps over 8,000 pharmacies across the UK to find temporary pharmacists at short notice.

💡 We’ve worked with Locate a Locum since 2016, providing R&D support to help it develop its software and integrate AI.

👥 We’ve also helped the company to expand by creating 14 new jobs last year.

📈 Our support has been key in helping it to expand its customer base and secure new business in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.

Congratulations to the team at Locate a Locum – we can’t wait to see what’s next! 💪💥

Read more here: https://www.investni.com/media-centre/news/locate-locum-secures-3-year-contract-well-pharmacy?utm_campaign=pressrelease&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_content=pressrelease

Belfast City Council

26/08/2025

You heard it here - LAL Pro is a Game Changer 💪

Try it for FREE for 14 days by selecting "upgrade to Pro" in our app 📲

Get Your Free Trial: https://locatealocum.com/app/dashboard/locum/payment/financial-dashboard

19/08/2025

Get ready, Scotland's pharmacy professionals!

It's just under a month until the Scottish Pharmacy Show at the Inchyra Grange Hotel in Falkirk.

Come say hello to the Locate a Locum team! We'll be there to show you how our platform can help you manage your career and your business:

🔹 Find shifts as a locum pharmacist.
🔹 Access a talent pool of over 4,500 qualified pharmacists in Scotland to fill your shifts.
🔹 Discover effective workforce management solutions.
🔹 Streamline your recruitment process.

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to network and discover the latest innovations in the pharmacy sector. See you there!

29/07/2025

Best of luck to all trainee pharmacists who are receiving their results today! Your dedication and hard work over the past few years have been remarkable, and you should take immense pride in your accomplishments. If you find yourself uncertain about your next career moves or wish to explore how to embark on your pharmacy journey, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@locatealocum.com. We’re here to assist you as you kick off your professional path!