Why Now Is a Smart Time for GPs to Look for a New Practice

…and How We Can Help

If you’ve been thinking about your next career move, the current moment offers a unique window of opportunity, and not just because of headline funding changes…

PCNs and practices are under real pressure to use their ARRS funding before it expires at the end of March 2026. Rather than letting that investment go unused, many are actively recruiting additional clinical capacity, which include GPs like you.

ARRS Funding Is Driving Real Hiring Activity

ARRS (Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme) money must be spent in the financial year, otherwise it’s returned unused. That means many practices are now:

Reassessing workforce needs
Opening up GP vacancies they might otherwise have held off on
Thinking more creatively about how roles are structured

This creates more opportunities, and sometimes better ones, than we’ve seen for a while!

Practices are urgently looking to add capacity, improve patient access, and support continuity of care.

For GPs, that means there’s momentum and budget available right now. This doesn’t just mean more jobs on a board, but roles that might be tailored to what you want.

This isn’t just hiring, think of it as better matching

What’s also changed is how practices are thinking about recruitment. Too often, traditional hiring focuses narrowly on qualifications and a CV, which we know does not represent the true potential you can offer the practice. But as we know, long-term satisfaction and success depend on much more than that. So, what is the answer?

At Menlo Park Recruitment, we use an approach that goes deeper than surface-level credentials. The way we do this is through behavioural profiling, we help practices and GPs understand what really drives performance, engagement and cultural fit, not just what looks good on paper.

Behavioural profiling reveals:

how you respond under pressure
your communication and collaboration style
what motivates you at work
whether a practice culture will allow you to flourish in the long term

That means the roles we help you explore are not just job, they’re well-matched opportunities where you’re more likely to thrive, feel fulfilled and stay longer.

How Menlo Park Works With You

Here’s what working with us looks like as a GP (we are here to help you, not pressure you!):

We start with a conversation
We invest time understanding your goals, priorities and life circumstances, not just your CV.
We help you navigate the market
There’s more choice than ever, but also complexity around funding, role scope and practice culture. We give you insight into what’s happening behind the scenes.
We match you thoughtfully
Using behavioural insight, we align your strengths and preferences with roles and teams where you’re likely to feel supported and successful.
We support every step
From arranging practice visits to feedback, contract negotiation and settling into your new role, we’re with you throughout the process.

And the best part? Our service is completely free of charge for candidates (no catch, we mean completely free!).

What this means for you as a GP, looking for a new practice

Right now, practices are actively recruiting, budgets are available, and momentum is building. That combination doesn’t come along often.

But the quality of the match matters as much as the timing. Whether you’re:

Newly qualified
Looking for greater work–life balance
Wanting a role with development or partnership potential
Thinking about a move abroad

We can help you explore roles that align with your career goals — not just fill a vacancy.

Ready to explore GP opportunities in the current market?

Let’s have a confidential conversation about what you’re looking for and how the right role could be out there waiting for you.

You can call our team on 0113 350 1308, or if it’s easier you can use WhatsApp here. You’re also welcome to complete our contact form and we’ll be in touch to arrange a time to speak.