19th April 2022

You are working as a locum doctor at a district general hospital

You are working as a locum doctor at a district general hospital. You have spent the past month working on the respiratory ward, to cover a member of the team who has been on sickness leave. One of the consultants informs you that a job has become available for the next three months in the same role, as the doctor in question will be taking an extended leave of absence. They tell you they have been impressed with your work, and “the job is yours if you want it”.

Which of the following statements about this scenario is most correct?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.