GET ME OUT OF HERE, I'M A PHARMACIST!

I don't like to associate myself with the similar titled television offering, but for once, I have a lot of sympathy for the celebs. (I will say that only once!!)

The last month has been a roller coaster of activity behind the scenes, and whilst anyone checking the web site (www.locumpharmacistuk.com) might have noticed very little changing, behind the scenes, in the 99% of the site which the public can't see or use, we've introduced so many changes and improvements that I'm in danger of losing the plot.

I now know more about Active Server Pages and Comma Seperated Variables than most people, certainly most in Pharmacy, anyway. These and a host of other items are helping us make the site an interactive quantum leap forward from what we have been doing. So far. you may have noticed "Test data" where Available Bookings ought to be and much of the Urgent Bookings have been ignored whilst we test out the system.

Result? In 2010, pharmacists will be able to log in to their own personal page, or "Lounge" (User Name and Password Protected) and update their information; availability for locum work, interest in permanent vacancies, job search, and also manage their own professional and financial information relating to work done.

Clients (Owners, Managers, Area Managers and Locum co-oordinators) will have their own "Lounge" (also User Name and Password Protected) to help manage and request locum bookings or request the Recruitment Service for Permanent Vacancies.

All of this information will feed into our databases at the touch of a button and allow us to interactivley support you, whether you are looking for Locum Work, a new full time job or if you need a locum or manager.

There will be other special features only available within The Members' Areas which will be accessible only to Registered Users. Registration will be free. Anybody can rgister their interest by telephoning, texting or e-mailing with your contact e-mail address, so that we can notify you as and when services come on-stream.

We think it will make life so much easier for everyone who chooses to use it, that we can't wait for 2010 to come! Why not make it your New Year Resolution to join up and see the benefits this will bring to you? We'll be waiting in the New Year for you, but in the meantime, does anyone know how to get me back to 2009 - I don't want to miss Christmas!