Scenarios
Dr A completed GP Training in August 2023. Since then, she has been undertaking locum work.
Eligible for ARRS GP Reimbursement?
Yes, if employed or engaged before August 2025
Dr B completed GP Training in August 2024 and immediately started a salaried position. This was offered in anticipation of the ARRS GP scheme.
No, unless the commissioner provides agreement on an exceptional basis
Dr C completed GP Training in August 2022 and has never held a substantive position.
No, beyond 2nd anniversary of CCT at the start of employment / engagement.
Dr D completed GP Training in February 2024 and was working under a fixed term to cover a maternity leave.
Yes, if employed or engaged before February 2026
Dr E completed GP Training in August 2024 and has been engaged by a locum agency and offered on a 6-month contract for the PCN to engage her for the ARRS scheme
Dependent on specifics – no, if the nature / characteristics are for temporary capacity including being subject to Agency Workers Regulations and engaged as a service.
Updated 14/10/2024
Note: Each scenario assumes all not mentioned criteria are met
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Scenarios
Dr F – completed GP Training in August 2023 and entered Public Health Training. During this time Dr F has provided a locum session at the same GP Practice.
Eligible for ARRS GP Reimbursement?
Yes, if employed or engaged before August 2025.
Dr G completed GP Training in August 2023 and has been substantively employed in a Trust Grade role in A&E
Yes, if employed or engaged before August 2025.
Drs Ha & He completed GP Training in August 2024; a PCN wishes to substantively employ both for 0.2 FTE.
Yes, if employed or engaged before August 2026. Multiple GPs are permitted.
Dr J completed GP Training in August 2023 and has worked substantively in a different practice to the prospective PCNs member practices
Dr K completed GP Training in August 2024 and has been engaged by a federation and offered on a 6-month contract to the PCN for the ARRS scheme
Dependent on specifics – yes, if not intended to be for a temporary basis and engagement is for the individual
Updated 14/10/2024
Note: Each scenario assumes all not mentioned criteria are met
No, the GP has been substantively employed as a GP in general practice previously
Dr I completed GP Training in August 2023 and has worked substantively as a 0.4 FTE GP. Can the PCN claim for additional sessions to increase Dr I to 0.8 FTE.
No, the GP has been substantively employed as a GP in general practice previously
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