Employer guide
Hire GP practice nurses without locum agency fees
Primary care and PCN guide to recruiting Band 5–7 practice nurses with NMC and immunisation skills.
How to hire practice nurses
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Define clinic mix — immunisations, chronic disease, smear clinics, triage
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Post with NMC, Band and sessions-per-week shown on the listing
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Review AI-scored applicants with primary care experience highlighted
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Interview and hire — no locum agency markup on permanent staff
Tips for better results
- ✓State QOF and chronic disease experience if required
- ✓Show salary or hourly rate — practice nurses skip vague ads
- ✓Mention training budget and study leave to compete with NHS trusts
- ✓Use city landing pages to attract nurses relocating into your area
Cost comparison
Locum practice nurse cover often costs £30–£45/hour. A permanent hire via Recruitment Site Growth is £249/mo with unlimited posts.