locum

Noun

Meaning

someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

locum tenens procurator reserve assistant deputy supply cover alternative double secondary acting agent replacement relief representative
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Antonyms

prime central main important required necessary
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Hypernyms

relief substitute reliever backup fill-in stand-in

Phrases with the word

act as locum

Anagrams

cumol lucmo

Examples

A disciplinary tribunal heard that the doctor, working in the UK as a locum Breast Radiologist, was so intoxicated colleagues realised she 'had no idea where she was'. Source: Internet

She also pointed out concerns the CCG had regarding the staffing model DMC had employed and recognised the firm had a "high number of locum appointments". Source: Internet

Emphasising the importance of locum staff in the interim period, Ms Ritchie said that the current political deadlock in Stormont is stymieing a long-term recruitment overhaul of the health system. Source: Internet

She commenced work as a locum consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at SCGH in November 2015. Source: Internet

Not only does it take less time to get a locum into a position (usually about sixty days, and sometimes sooner), but using locum tenens ensures that patients can still be seen, hospitals can earn revenue, and that the existing staff doesn’t burn out. Source: Internet

The All-Russian Monarchical Assembly held in 1921 offered her the locum tenens of the Russian throne but she declined with the evasive answer "Nobody saw Nicky killed" and therefore there was a chance her son was still alive. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

loculose loculous loculus locum tenency locum tenens locumship