Table 1.
Interviewee characteristics (N = 19)
| Characteristic | Sample |
|---|---|
| Sex, n | |
| Male | 12 |
| Female | 7 |
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| Length of time since qualified as a GP (up to the time of the interview), range (median) | 2 months to 22 years (5 years) |
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| Length of time working as a locum, range (median) | 2 months to 10 years (3 years) |
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| Typical number of sessions per week worked as a locum, range (median) | 2–8 (5) |
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| Typical number of different practices per month worked in as a locum, range (median) | 2–8 (4) |
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| Other roles alongside locum work, n | 13a |
| Salaried GPs | 4 |
| Extended hours or GP hubs | 3 |
| OOH, urgent care, or A&E | 5 |
| Academic, GP trainers, or examiners | 8 |
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| Primary medical qualification obtained outside the UK, n | 3 |
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| Training/experience before qualifying as GP, n | 9 |
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| Geographical areas of work, n b | |
| West Midlands | 1 |
| East of England | 2 |
| North West | 2 |
| London | 3 |
| South West | 5 |
| South East | 8 |
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| Number of CCG typically working in as a locum, n | |
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 3 |
| ≥4 | 4c |
a
The total in this row is higher than the number of interviewees because some had multiple roles.
b
Number of locums exceeds 19 as some work across multiple areas.
c
In London and South East. A&E = accident and emergency. CCG = clinical commissioning group. OOH = out of hours.