What does an AHP really cost your service? The locum vs permanent numbers worth knowing.

Healthcare professionals in a meeting reviewing documents and discussing workforce planning at a desk with a laptop and notes.

There’s a widely held assumption in AHP workforce planning that locum staff are significantly more expensive than permanent hires. It’s understandable, the day rate looks higher, the agency fee is visible and the comparison feels obvious. But it’s rarely the whole picture. The headline salary isn’t the full cost A Band 6 AHP salary, whether […]