Skip to main content

How to find & apply for Block bookings in the app

A step by step guide detailing how to locate and apply for Blocks via the Locate a Locum app. Covering both Optional and Mandatory Blocks.

Sarah Murray avatar
Written by Sarah Murray
Updated yesterday

What are Blocks?

Employers can post two types of Blocks:

  • Optional Blocks – where locums can apply for selected shifts or all shifts in the block.

  • Mandatory Blocks – where locums can only for the block in its entirety.

Find Blocks

  1. Open the Locate a Locum app and tap Search.

  2. Tap the Blocks quick filter to show available block bookings.

3. Tap a block card (or the green View button) to open Block details.

Apply to an Optional Block

  • To apply for all dates: tick Select all → tap Apply for Shifts.

  • To apply for specific dates: tick the checkboxes beside the dates → tap Apply for Shifts.

Apply to a Mandatory Block

  • Tap Apply for Block to submit a single application for the whole block.

Additional Information:

  • Instant Book for blocks may be available at the employing company’s discretion.

  • Optional Blocks: follows individual shift rules—you can Instant Book selected dates or the entire block.

  • Mandatory Blocks: you can only Instant Book the entire block.

Troubleshooting

  • Can’t submit? For Optional Blocks, select at least one date before tapping Apply for Shifts.

  • Need help? Go to More → Help to contact our Service Desk in-app.

Did this answer your question?