Fill Locum Shifts 40% Faster
Complete platform for GP and specialist locum staffing. Urgent shift boosts, automated credentialing (GMC, AHPRA, State Boards), rate negotiation, and location-based matching. Built for locum agencies in USA, UK, and Australia.
Urgent GP Cover - City Clinic
Monday 15 Jan • 9am-5pm
Location: Downtown Medical Centre
Rate: $120/hour
Specialty: General Practice
✓ 47 qualified GPs within 30km
Locum Doctor Staffing Is Uniquely Complex
GP and specialist locums have challenges that standard staffing software wasn't built to handle.
| Metric | Traditional | With Hirepad |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Hours to days | Minutes to hours |
| Urgent Fills | 20+ phone calls, often unfilled | Instant boost notifications |
| Credentialing | Manual spreadsheet tracking | Automated expiry reminders |
| Location Matching | BCC emails to everyone | Geo-targeted radius alerts |
| Rate Negotiation | Email ping-pong | In-platform transparent bidding |
| Doctor Access | Call or email agency | Self-service portal, 24/7 |
Purpose-Built for Locum Doctor Agencies
Every feature designed for the speed and complexity of locum staffing.
Urgent Shift Boosts
Click 'Boost' on urgent shifts. Instant notifications to opted-in doctors within your radius. Fill same-day requests in hours, not days.
Location-Based Matching
Set custom notification radius. Only alert doctors within commuting distance. Dramatically reduce "too far" responses.
Automated Credentialing
Track GMC, AHPRA, State licenses with auto-expiry reminders. System blocks expired credentials. Never book a non-compliant doctor.
In-Platform Negotiation
Negotiate rates transparently. All offers logged. No endless email chains. Book shifts significantly faster.
Specialty Classifications
Separate job types for GPs, specialists, emergency medicine, etc. Each with custom compliance rules and pay structures.
Multi-Shift Posting
Post one job with multiple shift dates. Doctors request specific dates. Manage holiday cover in minutes instead of hours.
What This Means for Your Agency
Urgent shifts filled in hours instead of days
Place more locums with same team size
Automated workflows free up your time
Built by Healthcare Staffing Experts
Hirepad powers locum platforms across Australia, UK, and USA. See how agencies use our technology.
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Locum shifts are just part of the platform—everything works together seamlessly.
Doctor Portal
Locum GPs log in, view available shifts, upload AHPRA/GMC docs, request shifts, track earnings.
Practice/Hospital Portal
Your clients (GP practices, hospitals) can submit shift requests and approve doctors.
Automated Alerts
Weekly digests keep doctors engaged. Urgent boosts fill same-day shifts.
Review System
Hospitals review doctors post-shift. Build reputation scores for your best locums.
Locum Doctor Staffing FAQs
Does Hirepad work for locum agencies in USA, UK, and Australia?
Yes! The platform is designed for multi-country use. Track GMC registration (UK), AHPRA (Australia), or State Medical Licenses (USA) all in the same system. Currency, date formats, and terminology adapt to your location.
Can I track both GP and specialist locums?
Absolutely. Create separate job classifications for General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Pediatrics, etc. Each classification can have its own credential requirements and pay structures.
How does urgent shift boosting work?
Click 'Boost' on any shift. Filter by specialty, location radius, and urgent opt-in status. System sends instant email notifications to qualified doctors. Average response time: under 2 hours.
What if a doctor's registration expires mid-booking?
System sends progressive reminders at 90, 60, 30, 14, and 7 days before expiry. If credential expires, system automatically marks it and prevents new bookings until doctor uploads renewed document.
Can I negotiate rates with multiple doctors at once?
Yes. If 5 doctors request the same shift, you can review all bids, send counter-offers to multiple doctors, and accept the best offer. All negotiation is transparent and logged.
Do I need separate systems for GP locums vs. permanent GP placements?
No! Use 'shift mode' for locum work (fast booking, multiple shifts per job) and regular job postings for permanent placements. Both display on your job board, tracked in one platform.
How do location-based notifications work across large countries like USA or Australia?
Set notification radius per shift (e.g., '25km for city shifts, 100km for rural'). System uses latitude/longitude for accurate distance calculations. Doctors only get alerted if they're within commuting distance.
Can hospitals log in and approve specific locums before booking?
Yes, if you enable the Client Portal. Hospitals can search your locum database, approve/decline specific doctors, and you'll only show them shifts at their approved facilities.
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