Someone who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession (5)

I believe the answer is:

locum

(Other definitions for locum that I've seen before include "Professional who substitutes temporarily for another" , "temporary occupant" , "One standing in" , "Physician's stand-in" , "Temporary substitute" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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