Business Details
24 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Open 24/7
always available
Trusted GP & Nurse Staffing Solutions
Established in 2002, dr-locums has built a reputation as a trusted partner for healthcare providers and medical professionals across the UK and internationally. Founded by a team of clinical and operational experts, we specialise in connecting general practices, hospitals, and healthcare organisations with qualified GPs and Practice Nurses on both locum and permanent bases. Our commitment to excellence is underpinned by 20 years of industry experience, a deep understanding of NHS challenges, and a client-centric approach that prioritises personal relationships over corporate impersonality. As the largest source of GP locums in the UK, we handle over 500,000 appointments annually while maintaining our founding ethos of making every interaction positive. Our services extend beyond staffing to include compliance support, invoice management, and tailored solutions that address the unique needs of primary care providers.With operations in the Americas and Middle East, we combine global reach with local expertise to deliver value-driven staffing solutions. Our team operates 24/7, ensuring urgent requirements are met promptly while maintaining rigorous quality standards. Backed by membership in the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, we adhere to best practices in ethical recruitment. Whether supporting small GP surgeries or large multi-site providers, our focus remains on enhancing patient care through reliable staffing solutions. We pride ourselves on being approachable, responsive, and committed to making every engagement a positive experience for both healthcare providers and medical professionals.
Services
GP Locums
Practice Nurses
Permanent Positions
Urgent Care Staffing
International Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have 20 years of specialist experience in healthcare staffing
- Our team provides 24/7 personalised support for urgent requirements
- We handle compliance and back-office tasks for locum professionals
- We maintain the largest GP locum network in the UK
- Our clinical leadership team understands frontline NHS challenges
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation
Services
GP Locums
We provide qualified general practitioners for temporary and permanent positions across diverse healthcare settings. Our locum GPs support surgeries, urgent care centres, prisons, and emergency departments. With the largest network in the UK, we ensure continuity of care while handling compliance and administrative tasks.
Practice Nurses
Our experienced practice nurses deliver essential patient care in primary healthcare environments. We supply registered nurses for both short-term cover and permanent roles, supporting GP surgeries and medical centres with qualified professionals who understand modern practice requirements.
24/7 Recruitment
Our round-the-clock service meets urgent staffing needs at any time. With dedicated personnel available 24 hours a day, we rapidly deploy medical professionals to cover unexpected absences or sudden increases in patient demand across all primary care settings.
International Placements
We facilitate medical professional placements beyond the UK, operating in the Americas and Middle East. Our international recruitment service connects healthcare providers with qualified GPs and nurses while ensuring compliance with local regulations and requirements.
Compliance Support
We manage all administrative and compliance aspects for locum engagements, including credential verification and documentation. This service reduces administrative burdens for healthcare providers while ensuring adherence to NHS and private sector standards.
Questions
What areas do you cover for locum placements?
We provide locum services across the UK including GP surgeries, urgent care centres, prisons, and emergency departments. Our international operations cover the Americas and Middle East.
How quickly can you provide emergency staffing?
Our 24/7 service can deploy medical professionals at short notice to meet urgent requirements, with dedicated personnel available 365 days a year.
What support do you offer for compliance matters?
We handle all compliance documentation and verification processes for locum engagements, ensuring adherence to NHS and private healthcare sector regulations.
Do you offer permanent placement services?
Yes, we provide both locum and permanent placement solutions for GPs and Practice Nurses, with tailored support for contract negotiations and career development.
How do you ensure quality in your staffing services?
With 20 years' experience and clinical leadership, we maintain rigorous quality standards through our established network of qualified professionals and comprehensive vetting processes.
