🔗 For PCN Directors & Practice Managers

Primary Care Staffing
Built Around Your PCN

SHR Group works directly with PCN Clinical Directors and Practice Managers to deliver fast, compliant staffing across ARRS roles, locum GP cover, and permanent recruitment — with a dedicated account manager who knows your network.

Common PCN Staffing Challenges
Short-Notice GP Absences
Same-day locum cover placed within hours — fully verified and ready to start.
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ARRS Role Filling
ANPs, ACPs, Paramedics and more — ARRS-eligible and matched to your PCN.
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Appointment Demand Spikes
Flexible locum resource to manage seasonal and demand pressure peaks.
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Permanent GP Recruitment
Salaried GP placements with an average 14–21 day time-to-placement.
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Long-Term Contract Filling
Maternity cover, extended sick leave, and planned absences — fixed-term contracts placed quickly and compliantly.
98%
Client Retention Rate
24hr
Avg Locum Placement
14–21
Day Salaried Placement
NHS
Framework Approved
Used by
PCN Clinical Directors Practice Managers GP Partners NHS Trusts ICBs OOH Providers
We Understand Your World

Managing PCN Workforce Is One of the Hardest Parts of the Job

Short-notice absences, appointment demand spikes, maternity cover, CQC compliance, ARRS funding windows, and the ongoing challenge of permanent GP recruitment all land on the desk of the PCN Director or Practice Manager — often at the same time.

SHR Group works exclusively within primary care. We understand the ARRS framework, PCN workforce planning, and the practical realities of finding the right clinicians at short notice. We've built our service around your pressures, not around ours.

Our account management model means you have a single dedicated contact who knows your PCN, your practices, and your requirements — without needing to brief us from scratch every time.

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Same-Day Locum Cover
GP absent this morning? We place fully verified locum GPs within hours — GMC checked, indemnified, and briefed on your system.
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ARRS Workforce Planning
We advise on which ARRS roles suit your PCN's service model and patient population — then source, verify, and place them.
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Permanent GP Recruitment
Salaried GP search with an average 14–21 day time-to-placement. Full compliance pack, shortlisting, and interview coordination handled.
CQC-Compliant Supply
Every clinician comes with a complete compliance portfolio — GMC/NMC, DBS, indemnity, references, and mandatory training certificates.
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Budget & Rate Transparency
Pre-agreed rate schedules, framework-compliant pricing, and clear invoicing — no surprises, no off-contract risk.
ARRS Roles

ARRS-Eligible Roles SHR Group Can Fill

The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme funds a range of clinical roles within PCNs. We recruit for all ARRS-eligible positions and can advise on the right clinical mix for your network.

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Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Autonomous primary care clinician — triage, consultation, prescribing, and chronic disease management.

✓ ARRS Eligible
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Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Multi-professional ACP — nurse, paramedic, or AHP background — working at advanced practice level.

✓ ARRS Eligible
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Paramedic Practitioner

Home visiting, same-day access, minor illness — one of the most cost-effective ARRS roles available to PCNs.

✓ ARRS Eligible
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Clinical Pharmacist

Medicines optimisation, structured medication reviews, and long-term conditions support within PCN.

✓ ARRS Eligible
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Physician Associate

PA roles within GP surgery and PCN settings — working under GP supervision on undifferentiated presentations.

✓ ARRS Eligible
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Social Prescribing Link Worker

Connecting patients to community support, reducing GP demand and improving long-term wellbeing outcomes.

✓ ARRS Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions

PCN Staffing — Common Questions

Answers to the questions PCN Directors and Practice Managers ask us most often about primary care recruitment.

How quickly can SHR Group fill an emergency locum GP vacancy?
For emergency locum GP cover, we aim to have a confirmed, fully verified candidate within the hour during business hours. Our active network of pre-compliant GPs means we can respond faster than most agencies — same-day cover is our standard, not our best case.
Which ARRS roles can SHR Group fill for our PCN?
We recruit for all ARRS-eligible roles including Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs), Paramedic Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Physician Associates, and Social Prescribing Link Workers. We can also advise on which roles best suit your PCN's service model and patient population.
Do we need to go through a tender process to use SHR Group?
No. SHR Group is an approved supplier on NHS procurement frameworks, which means your organisation can access our staffing services without running a separate tender process. This significantly reduces your procurement risk and administrative burden while maintaining full compliance with NHS procurement regulations.
What compliance checks do you carry out before placing a clinician?
Every clinician we place has verified GMC or NMC/HCPC registration, an enhanced DBS check, professional indemnity insurance, and right-to-work documentation — all confirmed before their first session. We also obtain two satisfactory references and check mandatory training certificates. You receive a full compliance portfolio for every placement.
How long does it take to fill a salaried GP post through SHR Group?
Our average time-to-placement for salaried GP roles is 14–21 days from vacancy registration to offer acceptance. This includes candidate search and shortlisting, compliance verification, and interview coordination. We handle the administrative process so your team only needs to attend interviews and make the final decision.
Can SHR Group help with workforce planning across our whole PCN?
Yes. We work with PCN Clinical Directors on strategic ARRS workforce planning — helping you model the right clinical mix for your network, identify funding windows, and build a flexible staffing strategy that combines permanent roles with reliable locum partnerships. This is included as part of our account management service.
Do you supply non-clinical staff as well as clinicians?
Yes — we place Medical Receptionists, Care Navigators, PCN Administrators, and Practice Managers into GP surgeries and PCNs. All non-clinical staff are DBS-checked and referenced before placement, and we can source candidates experienced with your specific clinical system (EMIS, SystmOne, or Vision).
Is there a minimum commitment required to work with SHR Group?
No minimum commitment is required. Practices and PCNs can use SHR Group for a single emergency locum booking or build a long-term staffing partnership — the level of engagement is entirely up to you. Most of our clients begin with locum cover and expand the relationship over time as confidence builds.
How We Work

A Staffing Partner, Not Just an Agency

We operate as a long-term partner to the PCNs and practices we work with — not a transactional agency you call when things go wrong. Our account management model means you have a single dedicated contact who proactively manages your staffing needs.

We respond to all vacancy registrations within 2 hours during business hours. For emergency locum requests, we aim to have a confirmed candidate within the hour.

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Initial Briefing
We take time to understand your PCN's service model, patient population, clinical systems, and specific requirements — once, not every time.
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Dedicated Account Manager
You get a single named contact who knows your network. All bookings, compliance queries, and invoicing go through them.
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Fast Candidate Matching
We match from our active verified candidate network — locum cover within hours, permanent placements within weeks.
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Complete Compliance Pack
Every clinician comes with full documentation — GMC/NMC, DBS, indemnity, references — audit-ready before day one.
Why SHR Group

Built for Primary Care Leadership

We understand the language, the pressures, and the standards that PCN Directors and Practice Managers work to every day.

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Primary Care Only

Every consultant at SHR understands QOF, ARRS, PCN structures, CQC requirements, and OOH pressures. No generalists — ever.

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Dedicated Account Management

One named account manager for your PCN. They know your practices, your preferences, and your budget — no re-briefing every time.

Audit-Ready Compliance

Complete compliance documentation for every clinician placed — GMC/NMC, DBS, indemnity, references, and mandatory training certificates.

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NHS Framework Approved

Compliant supply through NHS procurement frameworks — no separate tender process, transparent pricing, full audit trail.

2-Hour Response Guarantee

We respond to all vacancy registrations within 2 hours during business hours. Emergency cover confirmed faster.

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ARRS Advisory Service

We advise on ARRS role eligibility, funding windows, and optimal clinical mix for your network — not just filling whatever role you ask for.

What PCN Leaders Say

Trusted by PCN Directors & Practice Managers

★★★★★

"Calling SHR's service 'first class' would be an understatement. They have quite literally gone above and beyond for our practice in the past few months with our requirements."

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Amber
Practice Manager
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"We've been using SHR for our PCN ARRS placements for over a year. They understand the funding rules, find us the right candidates, and the compliance documentation is always complete and audit-ready."

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PCN Clinical Director
Primary Care Network, London
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"SHR Group has always answered our scheduling requirements. The relationship built over the last 6 months means they know what we need before we have to explain it. I have no hesitation recommending them."

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Dr. Gupta
GP Partner & PCN Lead

Ready to Discuss Your PCN's Staffing Needs?

Register a vacancy or speak directly to our PCN team — we respond within 2 hours during business hours.

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