GP Practice Manager Jobs in the UK: Responsibilities, Salary and Hiring Insights
Demand for GP Practice Managers in the UK remains consistent as primary care services continue to evolve. Practices are balancing increasing patient demand, workforce pressures and operational requirements. As a result, experienced Practice Managers in primary care play a key role in maintaining stability and supporting service delivery. What Does a GP Practice Manager Do? […]
Permanent Primary Care Recruitment: A Natural Evolution in Supporting Practices
The demand for permanent primary care staff is growing. Across the NHS and wider primary care landscape, practices are under pressure to build stable, high-performing teams. While locum cover remains essential, there is a clear shift towards permanent hires in primary care that can provide consistency, leadership and long-term impact. At Vela Medical Group, supporting […]
Leading the Change in Primary Care Recruitment: The Vela Way
At Vela Medical Group, recruitment is more than a process. It is a partnership built on trust, quality and care. We are proud to be the UK’s leading recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to primary care, supporting practices with highly skilled nursing, mental health and AHP clinicians. Our focus allows us to understand the sector inside […]
What Do GP Practices Really Look for in Locum Support?
When a GP practice brings in a locum, they are not just filling a gap – they are trusting someone to maintain patient safety, team efficiency and care continuity. In a primary care environment where time, resources and capacity are constantly stretched, the right locum makes a real difference. So, what do practices genuinely value […]
How to Choose the Right Primary Care Agency: What Sets Vela Apart
When GP practices or Primary Care Networks need staffing support, choosing the right recruitment agency can make all the difference to service quality, workforce continuity and patient care. Here is a guide to what to look for in a primary care partner and why Vela Medical Group stands out. 1. Specialist Focus on Primary Care […]
What Makes a Great Locum in Primary Care?
In primary care, having the right locum in place can make all the difference. While many locums can cover a shift, truly great locums go a step further. They help maintain continuity, lift pressure from the team, and deliver high-quality patient care with confidence. At Vela Medical Group, we specialise in placing trusted, reliable clinicians […]
The Real Cost of a Bad Hire in Primary Care
In a fast-moving healthcare environment, it is understandable that surgeries want roles filled quickly. But rushing to fill a vacancy or choosing the wrong agency can lead to far more serious and costly issues. At Vela Medical Group, we work closely with primary care practices to ensure every placement is right. Because when a clinician […]
The Growing Crisis: GP Shortages in the UK
GP shortages are putting immense pressure on practices, PCNs, and urgent care providers across the UK. When a practice struggles to fill vacancies, the impact goes beyond empty consultation rooms—it affects patient care, staff wellbeing, and financial stability. The True Cost of GP Vacancies Unfilled GP roles lead to:❌ Longer Patient Wait Times – Delayed […]