Simon Jones: What next fore locums?

As something of a golfer, I was in awe of locum optometrist Matthew McClean’s endeavours at The Masters in Georgia recently. Prior to the tournament, McClean says he has been debating whether to ‘go pro’ and become a full-time golfer for a long time now, and that his performance at the Augusta National would go some way in helping that decision.

In the winter months, McClean crams in as much locum work as he can before competing in amateur tournaments when the weather improves. It’s perhaps the ultimate example of achieving the work-life balance that locum working offers, but it’s probably also an example of locum working that will make employers looking for full-time staff wince.