For GP practices and PCNs
Locum practice nurses for your surgery
Request a nurse for the specific clinics or nursing work your practice needs covered. Describe the patient groups, skills and session pattern so the request can be matched to relevant experience.
Describe the nursing work appointment by appointment
List the clinic types and procedures involved, along with appointment lengths and time for documentation. If cover spans several different types of nursing work, identify the essential skills for each. A request for “a practice nurse” is too broad to tell whether someone can safely cover the whole rota.
Spell out any specialist requirements
If the role requires prescribing, advanced practice or a particular training record, include this in the brief. Review recent experience and relevant evidence alongside registration. Make clear which responsibilities remain with the permanent team and where the locum can seek advice during a session.
Choose remote or on-site delivery deliberately
Procedural clinics require appropriate premises and physical attendance. A remote nursing request needs a bounded workload, records access and a route for patients who need to be seen. A mixed role should specify which sessions take place in the surgery.
Agree the facilities, induction, support, pay and terms before confirming cover. For a recurring booking, identify who manages continuity between the locum’s sessions.
- Shift postedGP session, 8:30am to 6pm
- Locum appliedChecks already complete
- Terms agreedRate, duties and cancellation in writing
- Booking confirmedBoth sides get the detailsToday
Booking
From request to confirmed booking
Post the shift, review applicants and agree terms in writing. Every step is recorded for you and the locum.
Register your practiceSeparate different clinic requirements
If one morning mixes several types of appointment, list each type. A “standard nurse clinic” means different things in different practices. Explain the equipment, protocols and support available. A proposed locum can then be assessed against each required skill, and any gap can be resolved before patients are booked.
Professional requirements for the role
Check current NMC registration and relevant register entries. Nursing registration applies across the UK.
Match the individual to the advertised duties and patient groups. A registered nurse is not automatically an advanced practitioner or a prescriber. Include any required prescribing qualification, recent procedure-specific experience and support arrangements in the brief.
State the country where the service is delivered. Onboarding, local service requirements and any funding conditions need checking for that assignment.
How we approach checks and bookings →| Shift | Day | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Locum GP, morning | Monday | 2 applied |
| Practice nurse | Tuesday | Offered |
| Clinical pharmacist | Wednesday | Booked |
For practices
Every shift in one place
Post practice nurse shifts, see who has applied and confirm bookings from one workspace.
Register your practiceQuestions about booking cover
Can any registered nurse cover our practice nurse rota?
The proposed person needs relevant competence and experience for the duties. Practice nursing skills vary from one registered nurse to the next, so check the clinic requirements, professional registration, training and support.
Can we include prescribing in the request?
Yes, but state the requirement and scope clearly. Relevant professional status, competence, indemnity and local arrangements need checking. A general practice nurse booking only includes prescribing when it has been requested and agreed.
How much is the booking fee?
£19.99 + VAT per locum for each calendar day worked, including a part-day. Prices exclude VAT. The practice contracts with and pays the locum directly, including agreed expenses, separately from our fee. The same fee applies to GP, pharmacist, pharmacy technician and nursing cover.
Official professional guidance
Source review: . Use the current requirements for the country and service involved.
Our editorial policyRegister your practice for practice nurse cover
Register free, then send the dates, duties and support arrangements. We’ll review suitable availability and discuss the booking.