Overview:
We are excited to introduce the Multi-Location Blocks feature, enabling companies to create blocks from existing shifts across multiple locations. These blocks can be set to be either mandatory or non-mandatory blocks. Blocks will be visible on both the mobile app and website, allowing locums to easily apply for them and book shifts across wider regions without restrictions.
Key Features for companies:
Creating Multi-Location Blocks:
Company users can select multiple shifts and use a bulk action to create a multi-location block.
Selected shifts will be grouped together into a single block spanning multiple locations.
Once created, the block will be advertised to locums as a multi-location block with all relevant details.
Enhanced Location Clarity:
Blocks Page Display: Multi-location blocks are labelled as Main Location +X (where X represents the number of additional locations).
Applications for Blocks: Updated modals to accommodate multi-location blocks.
Shift Detail Pages: Each shift within a block displays new location descriptions for clarity.
Improved Email Formatting:
Emails for locums and agencies now clearly display the different locations within multi-location blocks.
When a company selects shifts and sends them to agencies, an email is triggered with block details.
Key Features for Locums:
Mobile & Web Experience:
Blocks Marked as Multi-Location: Clearly labeled in search results.
Detailed Block View: Users can see all included locations when viewing a block.
Expanded Search Visibility:
Removed radius & country restrictions from the Blocks tab in homepage search.
Locums can now view and apply for block shifts across the entire platform.
Shift & Location Requirements Popup:
When locums apply for a multi-location block, a pop-up appears displaying all shift & location requirements, including any required computer systems.
Users must tick an acceptance checkbox before proceeding with their application.
Aggregated Requirements: Ensures locums are fully informed by combining requirements from all locations within the block.
Cross-Regional Shift Booking:
No restrictions on applying for shifts across regional and compliance divides.
FAQ: Multi-Location Blocks for Companies
How do I create a Multi-Location Block?
To create a multi-location block, select multiple shifts on the Shifts Page, then use the bulk action option to group them into a multi-location block.Can I create blocks across different regions?
Yes, you can create blocks across regional and compliance divides. However, warning messages will alert you if shifts span different compliance rules or location-based restrictions.How are multi-location blocks displayed?
In the Shifts Page, multi-location blocks will be displayed as Main Location +X (where X represents the number of additional locations). Locums will see a similar format when viewing the block details.Can I edit a shift location within a multi-location block?
Yes, but if you attempt to change the location of a shift within a block, a warning message will appear to ensure awareness of potential impacts on locums and agencies.How are locum applications for multi-location blocks managed? ?
Applications for blocks are displayed in updated modals, accommodating multi-location details. When reviewing applications, the distance of the locum from locations will not be displayed due to multiple locations involved.Will agencies be notified about multi-location blocks?
Yes, when you send shifts to agencies, the email format has been updated to clearly display all locations associated with the multi-location block.What requirements do locums see when applying for a block?
A pop-up appears displaying all shift and location requirements, including any required computer systems. Locums must tick an acceptance checkbox before submitting their application.Can locums search specifically for multi-location blocks?
Yes, on both mobile and web, multi-location blocks will be clearly marked in search results. When viewing the block, locums can see all included locations.What happens if a locum applies for a block but doesn’t meet all requirements?
Since requirements are aggregated across all shifts in the block, locums must acknowledge and accept them before applying. This ensures they are aware of all necessary criteria.How does this feature benefit companies?
Enables more efficient shift planning across multiple locations.
Reduces manual work by allowing bulk creation of blocks.
Expands locum coverage and increases shift fill rates.