Business

How does Pharmacy SOS work out the hourly rate for pharmacists?

Pharmacy SOS is the most competitive on the market today, paying locums more than other agencies while charging pharmacies, making the process of locuming a much more pleasant experience for both the locum and the employer.  One of the more common questions we get is what the the break down of the hourly rates when we pay our locum pharmacists... however as they change from time to time it is best you contact us for this information. Pharmacy SOS can provide pay roll service for the payment of all locum pharmacists through Pharmacy SOS pay roll system.   The rates for payroll are all inclusive of legal obligations and pay roll administration fees such as Superannuation Contribution Guarantee (SCG), WorkCover, and payroll tax (e.g. for Victoria see SRO website), plus GST (see terms and conditions). We remain the most competitive on the market.  Where any competition can provide lower rates with the same guarantees and service, we will match or beat that rate in order to maintain our business with you.  All you need to do is contact us and provide us with any form of written evidence.
Locum

How To Join Our Telegram Channel In Your State For Shift Notifications?

Join our Pharmacy SOS channel(s) relevant to you to be notified of shifts.   Simply visit this page to view all our channels live and join the ones you are interested in. Remember... you can choose a particular sound notification to be sure to know that when we send you a shift, you know its important.  Do so by clicking on the name of the channel once you join, and select "Notifications and Sounds".  Thank you and welcome to our channel. Join our Pharmacy SOS channel(s) relevant to you to be notified of shifts.   Simply click on the link below and "Join" the channel. Remember... you can choose a particular sound notification to be sure to know that when we send you a shift, you know its important.  Do so by clicking on the name of the channel once you join, and select "Notifications and Sounds". For VIC, please join https://telegram.me/psosvic For NSW, please join https://telegram.me/psosnsw For QLD, please join https://telegram.me/psosqld For WA, please join https://telegram.me/psoswa For TAS, please join https://telegram.me/joinchat/A58atD7JHHkHyfahlX4ciw For SA, please join https://telegram.me/joinchat/A58atD61uVlFGAr2ZESuqA Thank you and welcome to our channel.
Locum

Should I upload a photo when I apply? What are some do’s and don’t’s?

Yes!  Uploading a professional, passport style or similar head shot is a good idea. However, it is only optional and is not distributed to employers…. it is however, used to gauge how you represent yourself.  Here are some hints: DO take a professional photo, it does not have to be expensive, a home camera is fine but ensure it represents you as a professional. DO wear appropriate clothing. DO look sharp and focused. DO ensure that your photo represents you.  DO Have a plain background.  We want you to be the focus. DO NOT take selfies. DO NOT post holiday shots with lovely backgrounds.  These are interesting but will not serve the purpose. DO NOT take shots in the shower, bathroom, or in a group of people.  (Yes, we get those occasionally!). DO NOT wear casual or party clothing (for example singlets or gowns).  A suite, white coat, or formal wear is appropriate. Some of these may be stating the obvious… but the obvious sometimes needs to be stated :).

Locum

How do I improve my chances of getting locum work?

Locums: Let us know your free days If you are a locum pharmacist you can help us give you more shifts and achieve an even faster turn around with our locum requests by letting us know when you are available to do locum shifts.  There are two ways you can do this:1. Let us know your availability on the locum availability form, where it will automatically register on our calendar so we can call you first. 2. Notify us by email, phone, telegram, Live Chat or SMS your availability one week in advance, for example every Sunday.  One week is a good length of time as timetables can change quite rapidly.   Locums: Let us know your free days If you are a locum pharmacist you can help us give you more shifts and achieve an even faster turn around with our locum requests by letting us know when you are available to do locum shifts.  There are two ways you can do this:1. Let us know your availability on the locum availability form, where it will automatically register on our calendar so we can call you first. 2. Notify us by email, phone, telegram, Live Chat or SMS your availability one week in advance, for example every Sunday.  One week is a good length of time as timetables can change quite rapidly.  

Business

When will a new position be advertised?

In the first instance, we approach our current pharmacist databases and website in order to determine if a suitable candidate is available for any full time or part time positions you advertise with us.  If we need to further advertise, we will then advertise externally on online sites at no extra cost to you.

Business / Locum

What is “Sham Contracting”?

It is important to understand the laws and regulations around contracting if you choose to invoice the pharmacy.  A document by the ATO will clearly explain this. Advice from your accountant is recommended.The article can be downloaded here: Sham Contracting.Pharmacy SOS will not provide any legal or tax advice in relation to this as it is beyond the scope of our abilities to do so, and we are not licensed to do so.

Business

What happens if the pharmacist is not suitable?

As long as all invoices are up to date and paid on time, Pharmacy SOS will look after a replacement for you as soon as possible at no extra cost as per our Terms and Conditions.  If you are not satisfied with a locum placement, please notify us with in 72 hours of commencement.Note our fee waiver is covered for the first 72 hours, which we believe is enough time to determine if the candidate is not suitable.