Alex and I studied together in London. From the moment I met her, she was irresistibly likable. She was always a source of calm confidence and seemed to effortlessly balance her busy work and social lives. When the pandemic struck, Alex was working in ED as an F2 and when she started F3, she chose to take the unusual position of ED night registrar.

This contracted role required Alex to act up as an ED SpR for a whole year of night shifts which is something that might give the rest of us nightmares. But unflappable Alex not only accepted this role but did additional day shifts as a locum on top of everything else.

In this episode, Alex shares how she handled a year of night shifts and the effect that constant switching between day and night had on her life. She is also going to talk about how she found acting up as an SpR and the difficulties this entailed.

🛠️  Useful links

👉  Find out about acting up as a SpR here.
👉  Learn about A+E locum rates here.
👉  Find out how Alex was able to get a mortgage as a clinical fellow here and locum doctor here.
👉  Get tips on negotiating your own fellowship role here and find out what to do on your first day in a new department here. 
👉  Not sure whether to go with a fellowship or a locum role? Read this article to help you chose. 
👉  Or, weigh the pros and cons of many options in this article.