The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme was introduced in England in 2019 as a key part of the government’s manifesto commitment to improve access to general practice. Through the scheme, primary care networks (PCNs) can claim reimbursement for the salaries (and some on costs) of 17 new roles within the multidisciplinary team, selected to meet the needs of the local population. In expanding general practice capacity, the scheme improves access for patients, supports the delivery of new services and widens the range of offers available in primary care.

For those working in PCNs and integrated care boards, recruitment support and guidance for the PCN multidisciplinary team is available on the FutureNHS collaboration platform

Clinical Pharmacist 

Carry out medicine reviews if you have a long term condition or have complex long term needs

Support with repeat prescriptions

Respond and support with medication queries

Pharmacy Technician

Advise on how to take medication and any side effects

Work with patients to make healthy lifestyle choices 

Musculoskeletal First Contact Physiotherapist 

Help patients with joint,bone and muscle issues

Diagnose ad treat issues quickly

Able to suggest further investigation

Social Prescriber

Work with patients and their families to signpost towards local activities and  services  that provide practical and emotional support improve health and wellbeing

Emergency Care Practitioners ( Paramedics )

Clinical Practitioners

Support patients with a range of acute conditions

Carry out home visits 

Care Coordinators 

Monitor and coordinate treatment plans for our care home patients

Care Home Nurse Practitioner

Providers clinical care and support to care home patients