Written by Dr Seah, a locum doctor who built Locum Radar for other locum healthcare professionals. Last updated 1 October 2026.
To find a locum doctor in Singapore, decide the session details first, then reach locums through a group chat, your professional network, an agency or a booking platform, and confirm their registration before the session starts. The fastest route is one where locums can see your open session and book it themselves.
What should you decide before you look for a locum?
Have these ready before you post or call anyone. Locums decide quickly, and a clear session gets a faster yes.
- Date, start and finish times, and any breaks
- Type of session (for example, general consultations or a mix that includes procedures)
- Expected patient load
- The clinic system the locum will use
- When and how you will pay
- A named person on site who can answer questions
Where can clinics find locum doctors in Singapore?
| Route | How it works | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Group chats | Post the session and wait for locums to reply | Easy to start, but replies are easy to miss and confirmation takes several steps |
| Your own network | Ask colleagues and doctors who have worked with you | Trusted, but reach is limited |
| Locum agencies | An agency matches you with a locum | Ask how they check registration |
| Booking platforms | Locums see open sessions and book them directly | Check that the platform shows what is filled and what is open |
Most clinics use a mix. The difference is how many steps sit between “we need cover” and “someone is confirmed”.
What should you check before a locum’s first session?
Check registration first. Confirm that the doctor is on the Singapore Medical Council’s public register and holds a valid practising certificate. For nurses, check the Singapore Nursing Board register. Then agree the practical points in writing:
- Indemnity. Confirm the locum’s medical indemnity arrangements and whether your clinic’s cover applies.
- Handover. Send the clinic address, opening times, directions and the on-site contact.
- Systems. Arrange a login for the clinic system and explain where the drug room, consumables and referral forms are.
- Emergencies. Explain the clinic’s emergency process and who to call.
- Payment. Confirm when payment is made and the cancellation terms.
How can you fill sessions faster?
- Post early and be specific. Put every detail in one message so nobody has to ask.
- Keep a list of locums who have worked well and contact them first.
- Reduce the steps. Every message that has to pass through an admin is a delay. A system where the locum sees the open slot and books it removes most of them.
- Mark filled sessions clearly. Nobody should have to ask whether a slot is still free.
How does Locum Radar help clinics fill sessions?
Locum Radar lists your open sessions so locums can see availability and book directly. You do not need to wait for a locum to message an admin or for someone to confirm by hand. Locum Radar is not a typical recruitment agency: there is no human middleman, so we show you matches immediately, and more than 200 verified locums are onboarded and waiting for your next shift. Clinics that want to join can WhatsApp us on +65 8023 5014 or email locumradar@gmail.com. We reply within one working day.
Frequently asked questions
How far ahead should a clinic book a locum? As early as you know the date. Sessions posted with clear details and more notice are easier to fill, but listing a session at short notice is still worth doing.
Do clinics need to check a locum’s registration? Yes. Confirm registration and practising status before the first session, using the relevant public register.
Can clinics use locum nurses and clinic assistants too? Yes. Locum Radar covers doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and clinic assistants.
Locum looking for sessions? Open @locumradar_bot on Telegram.