Client Departments are expected to treat locums with the respect that their professional status deserves.
They are encouraged to show similar levels of courtesy and consideration to the Locum "as if the Locum was an employed member of the staff". They should equally encourage a similar atmosphere of co-operation and trust from their entire staff team.
The Client Department MUST ensure that they are satisfied the locum is capable of performing any task asked of them and that adequate supervision or assistance is provided when needed. The Locum should not be asked to perform more numerous or complex tasks than other members of the team, unless they have been specifically booked for a set task.
The Locum should be allocated similar provision of rest periods / meal breaks as the staff team.
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