For locums
Locum practice nurse jobs
Register for nursing work with GP practices and PCNs. Tell us which clinics and patient groups you have recent experience of, when you are available and where you want to work.
No registration or work-finding fees. You choose which assignments to accept.
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Published practice nurse vacancies
Current authorised opportunities in general practice. Read each vacancy’s duties, working arrangements and pay before enquiring.
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Register free and we’ll email you when a practice posts a matching shift near you. Registration does not guarantee work.
Get shift alertsChoose the clinic mix you can undertake
Practice nursing covers varied work. Describe the skills you use now, clinic by clinic. A proposed session might include long-term condition work, screening or procedural appointments, each with its own requirements. Ask for the actual clinic list and the relevant training or competency evidence the practice expects.
Separate registration from specialist experience
Set out your nursing background, recent general practice work and any prescribing or advanced-practice qualification relevant to the duties. Be clear about skills you use regularly, those needing an update and work you do not undertake. A precise profile makes it easier to discuss a suitable booking and appropriate support.
Decide which working arrangement fits the work
Hands-on procedures need physical attendance; some defined review, communication or follow-up tasks may be considered for remote delivery where the service supports it. Specify whether you want clinics on site, suitable remote work or an agreed mixture.
Ask about appointment lengths, documentation time, supervision and the handover process. Include the hours, pay and cancellation terms when deciding whether a role fits your availability.
Explore sessions in the setting you can support
Compare the duties and support before selecting a working arrangement. For suitable remote work, ask how the practice manages access, live escalation and handover; for on-site clinics, check the room, equipment and appointment plan.
Shift alerts
Hear about new shifts first
When a practice posts practice nurse work that fits your days and travel distance, we email you a link to it.
Get shift alertsUse a skills-based availability note
For example: identify the clinics you have recently run, the systems used and the days you can offer. State any clinic types you are not currently undertaking. Do not describe yourself as able to cover every appointment on a practice rota unless the actual duties and evidence have been discussed.
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 →For locums
Set your days, get matching shifts
Tell us the days you’re free and how far you’ll travel. When a practice posts a shift that fits, we email you a link to it.
Register for freeQuestions about the work
Are these advanced nurse practitioner roles?
This page is for practice nursing enquiries. If a request requires advanced practice or prescribing, those responsibilities and qualifications must be specified and assessed separately. General nursing registration does not cover either of these.
Can I register while returning to general practice nursing?
Explain your background, time away and any support or updates you need. The role must fit your current competence and the practice’s arrangements; registration with FindALocum does not replace a return-to-practice or competency requirement.
Does it cost anything to register?
No. Registration and work-finding are free for locums. You choose which assignments to accept and agree your rate, expenses and terms directly with the practice, which pays you directly.
Preparing for the work
Official professional guidance
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Our editorial policyRegister free for practice nurse work
Send your experience, preferred working arrangement and available dates. No registration or work-finding fees.