For locum GPs | GMC

Locum GP work, run like a business.

GP locum sessions, invoices, and NHS pension Form A and Form B generated from your session log. Surgery rates and hourly OOH side by side. Free to start.

With code PROFESSION30: 30 days of Plus, no card. After that Basic stays free.
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Sessional dashboard showing earnings, upcoming sessions and a recommended tax reserve

01 | What the work pays

Typical locum GPs rates

Lower end£350per session
Typical£450per session
Upper end£700per session

For GPs specifically, out-of-hours and unplanned cover swing hardest: routine daytime sessions cluster near Sessional's reference rate, while OOH, UCC and short-notice work often clear £500 to £800 or more.

Indicative ranges for 2026, drawn from public sources. Not a guarantee, and what you actually agree is what matters. Sessional records the rate you negotiated on every session and totals it for you.

Profession working set

Purpose-built for GP locums.

7tools
01

Session tracking

Log every session with date, rate, and workplace. Track each one from confirmed through to paid. Search, filter, and export to CSV.

02

Invoicing, chasers, and a link the organisation can click

Generate PDF invoices for direct work and send by email. Every invoice email carries a 30-day signed URL: the organisation can mark it paid or raise a dispute in one form, no account needed. Auto-chasers fire on day 14, 21, and 28 past due with the original PDF attached. Agency and PAYE sessions skip the invoice step and settle directly.

03

Works however you get paid

Log self-invoiced, agency-managed, and PAYE sessions side by side. Tax reserve only where it applies; PAYE income shows on the dashboard but doesn't inflate your set-aside because the tax has already come off at source.

04

Expenses & mileage

Log expenses across 17 profession-aware categories with HMRC-approved mileage rates. Attach receipt photos or PDFs. Filter by category and date, export to CSV.

05

Professional documents

Upload your DBS, indemnity, GMC registration certificate, and training records. Expiry tracking with colour-coded alerts and automated 30-day reminders.

06

Tax planning

Model your tax position as self-employed or limited company. Income tax, NIC, corporation tax, dividend tax, and pension contributions, all calculated with current HMRC rates.

07

NHS Pension forms

Form A pre-filled per session for the organisation to sign. Form B generated monthly with the right NHS pension tier and employer contribution. Contribution tiers for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Submission deadlines tracked.

Your registration on every invoice.

Your GMC number appears on every invoice you generate and on your public profile in the directory. Organisations can check your General Medical Council registration from the details you share, without another email thread.

How it works.

01

Sign up and select GP

Choose your profession, add your GMC number, and set your day rate or hourly rate. Your GMC registration appears on your profile and every invoice you generate.

02

Track sessions, settle however you're paid

Log sessions across practices with date, rate, and status. Self-invoice direct work with day rate or hourly calculation; log agency and PAYE sessions to skip invoicing and settle straight to paid.

03

Expenses, tax, and pension forms

Log expenses with HMRC mileage rates, plan your tax as self-employed or limited company, and generate NHS Pension Form A per practice and Form B monthly summaries automatically.

03 | Inventory

What we track for GP locums.

Profession-aware fields built in from day one. Not a generic invoicing tool with a healthcare skin.

  1. 01Sessions with daily or hourly rate billing
  2. 02GMC registration on your profile and invoices
  3. 03Profession-specific cancellation terms
  4. 04NHS Pension Form A and Form B generated monthly
  5. 0510 document categories including DBS certificate, Professional indemnity, Registration certificate, Training certificate
  6. 06Workplace signed-URL access on every invoice and booking email
  7. 0735 specialties to choose from
  8. 08Public directory profile with postcode search

04 | FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How much does Sessional cost for GP locums?

Sessional offers three tiers: Basic (free) with session tracking, pay-check, and limited invoicing; Plus (£14.99/month) with unlimited invoicing, auto-chasers, NHS Pension forms, documents, and tax planning; and Pro (£24.99/month) with API access, Xero sync, and advanced reporting. Basic is free, needs no card, and keeps the professional record, reflections, CPD evidence and your cancellation terms. Plus and Pro start with a 14-day free trial the first time you subscribe: a card is taken at the start, nothing is charged until the trial ends, and you can cancel before then from your billing page. Starting from this page adds 30 days of Plus with no card, using the code PROFESSION30. No commission on any plan.

What does Sessional track for GPs?

Sessional tracks every session with date, daily or hourly rate, and workplace. It also manages invoices, expenses with HMRC mileage rates, professional documents including your GMC registration, and tax planning for self-employed or limited company structures.

Does Sessional generate NHS Pension forms for GP locums?

Yes. Sessional generates Form A and Form B automatically from your session data. Contribution tiers for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland are built in, and submission deadlines are tracked so you never miss a filing.

Does Sessional work with GMC registration?

Yes. Sessional understands GMC registration and your GMC number. It appears on every invoice you generate and on your public profile in the directory, so organisations can verify your General Medical Council registration at a glance.

Does Sessional file my tax return or give tax advice?

No. Sessional calculates your position and keeps your records ready. Filing your return and any regulated advice stay with you or a qualified accountant.

Does Sessional work for GPs who work via agencies or umbrella PAYE?

Yes. Each session is logged with a billing mode: self-invoiced, agency-managed, or PAYE at source. Agency and PAYE sessions skip the invoice step; PAYE income does not contribute to your tax reserve because the tax is already deducted at source. You can mix modes freely, and Sessional handles the split automatically on the earnings dashboard and tax planner.

05 | Pricing

Start free. Upgrade when the work demands it.

Compare all plans

Basic

Freeand it stays free, no card

Session diary, public profile, and up to 5 invoices a month.

Pro

£24.99/month

Everything in Plus, plus Xero sync, REST API, advanced reporting.

Start from this page and your first 30 days of Plus are free with no card, using the code PROFESSION30. After that Basic is free and needs no card. Plus and Pro start with a 14-day free trial the first time you subscribe: a card is taken at the start, nothing is charged until the trial ends, and you can cancel before then from your billing page. Prices in pounds sterling. Sessional Limited is not VAT registered, so no VAT is added.

06 | Locum GPs by city

Wherever you work across the UK

City-specific pages with the local NHS trust and primary care context.

Built for locum GPs | GMC

Run your locum work like a business. Minus the accountant.

Keeps the records, does the sums. Filing and advice stay with you and your accountant.

Built for locum GPs, however you get paid. GMC registration, shifts, invoices, documents, and tax records in one place.

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