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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In short
How do NHS pension forms work for a locum GP?
A freelance locum GP in England sends a Form A with each invoice for the organisation to sign, completes a Form B for the month, and submits both to PCSE. PCSE says a period of locum work cannot be pensioned once it ended more than 10 weeks ago, and contributions are due by the seventh day of the following month. The employer rate the forms ask for in England and Wales is 14.38%, including the 0.08% administration levy. Sessional pre-fills Form A and Form B from your session log and tracks the 10-week window.
Sessional does not submit the forms, does not produce SOLO or Type 2 forms, and does not give pension advice.
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: our own estimate from advertised rates and published pay information, not a survey. 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.
Log every session with date, rate, and workplace. Track each one from confirmed through to paid. Search, filter, and export to CSV.
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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.
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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.
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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.
01 | GMC registration
GMCGMC number
Your registration on every invoice.
Your GMC number appears on every invoice you generate. Showing it on your public profile in the directory is your choice and is off until you switch it on. Organisations can check your General Medical Council registration from the details you share, without another email thread.
02 | Workflow
03Three steps
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.
01Sessions with daily or hourly rate billing
02GMC registration on your profile and invoices
03Profession-specific cancellation terms
04NHS Pension Form A and Form B generated monthly
0510 document categories including DBS certificate, Professional indemnity, Registration certificate, Training certificate
06Workplace signed-URL access on every invoice and booking email
0735 specialties to choose from
08Public directory profile with postcode search
04 | FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How much does Sessional cost for locum GPs?+
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 locum GPs?+
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. You can also choose to show it on your public profile in the directory, which is off until you switch it on, so organisations can check your General Medical Council registration.
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.
Session diary, public profile, and up to 3 sessions and 2 invoices a month.
Plus
Recommended
£14.99a month
Unlimited sessions, invoicing with auto-chasers, expenses, documents, tax planning.
Pro
£24.99a 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.
