What are Blocks?
Employing companies can post two types of Blocks:
Optional Blocks — you can apply for selected shifts within the block or apply for all shifts in the block.
Mandatory Blocks — you can only apply for the full block.
Find Blocks
Open the Locate a Locum app and tap the Search icon in the main navigation.
Tap the Blocks quick filter to show available block bookings.
Tap a block card, or tap View, to open the Block details screen.
Apply to an Optional Block
Optional Blocks let you choose which dates you want to apply for.
To apply for all dates:
Tick Select all.
Tap Apply for Shifts.
To apply for specific dates:
Tick the checkbox beside each date you want to apply for.
Tap Apply for Shifts.
Your selected dates will be submitted as one block application. The employing company will review the application as a whole, so the same outcome will apply to all selected dates.
Apply to a Mandatory Block
Mandatory Blocks must be applied for in full.
To apply:
Review the block details carefully.
Tap Apply for Block.
This submits one application for the full block. The employing company will review the full block application as a whole.
After you apply
Block applications can be viewed in My Shifts → Applied.
Each shift will be listed individually and will show a Block tag while the application is still in the Applied section.
When the employing company reviews your application, you’ll receive an outcome notification based on your notification preferences.
If your application is accepted, the shifts will become confirmed bookings. They will appear individually in My Shifts → Booked and in the calendar view within My Shifts.
Cancelling a block application
You can cancel a block application before it is accepted.
For Optional Blocks, you can cancel selected dates or cancel the full application. If cancelling selected dates, each date must be cancelled individually.
For Mandatory Blocks, you can only cancel the full block application before it is accepted.
Instant Book for Blocks
Instant Book may be available for some Blocks at the discretion of the employing company.
For Optional Blocks, you may be able to instantly book selected dates or the full block. If available, the button will show Book Selected.
For Mandatory Blocks, you can only instantly book the full block. If available, the button will show Book All.
Troubleshooting
Why can’t I submit an Optional Block application?
For Optional Blocks, you need to select at least one date before tapping Apply for Shifts.
Can I apply for only some dates in a block?
Only if it is an Optional Block. For a Mandatory Block, you must apply for the full block.
Where can I see block applications?
Go to My Shifts → Applied. Each shift will be listed individually and will show a Block tag.
Why was the outcome the same for every date I applied for?
Block applications are reviewed as a grouped application. This means the employing company accepts or rejects the block application as a whole.
Can I cancel a block application?
Yes. For Optional Blocks, you can cancel selected dates or cancel all dates. For Mandatory Blocks, you can only cancel the full block application before it is accepted.
Can I Instant Book a block?
Sometimes. If Instant Book is available, Optional Blocks may show Book Selected and Mandatory Blocks may show Book All.
What happens if I cancel part of a booked Mandatory Block?
Cancelling a booking that is part of a Mandatory Block may result in the employing company cancelling the full block booking.
Need help?
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