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How backstop benefits temporary practitioners


“they always made useful suggestions and frequently stayed in touch regarding new vacancies."
KO. Backstop Temporary Practitioner

Apart from the obvious advantages arising from being registered with a specialist agency with established contacts with potential employers, and the great personal freedom and earnings from temporary work, Backstop offers further benefits (see below). To take the first step towards these make sure you submit your details now, or call us on 0844 4993398

£350 Professional Development Scheme
We understand how important it is to feel that you can continue your professional development whilst working as a locum. Practitioners working in the field through Backstop are entitled to claim up to £350 toward the cost of professional training and/or books each year.

£100 Recommend a Friend
As soon as you are registered you can take part in this scheme. When you recommend a colleague who then becomes placed by Backstop as a locum you will receive £100. You will receive this after they have worked for 30 days at full time hours. Remember you can recommend as many colleagues as you want.Click here for more details.

Free enhanced CRBs while in placement
Whilst working for us we will pay for your enhanced CRB to be renewed.

Up to 15% discount on Backstop Training courses
While in placement you are eligible for up to a 15% discount on Backstop public training courses. You get a 5% discount just for registering with us!

Free access to reference materials
Backstop temporary practitioners can take advantage of our online and offline library. In addition our specialist trainers can be made available to practitioners registered with us for telephone consultation on practice matters as and when required.

Choose PAYE or Locum Company
Working with Backstop you can work through our PAYE system or alternatively work as a Limited Company.

Continuous Care
Our work for you doesn’t stop once you’re placed. Our experienced recruitment consultants, many of whom may have experience of the same job you’re doing, maintain regular contact from day one of any placement and provide support and advice when you want it. Through regular communication we will be aware when your placement is coming to an end so we can ensure that we line up another one, doing our best to achieve seamless temporary working.


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