Mid and South Essex

Thinking about what’s next?

Perhaps you are considering alternative ways of staying in practice that can best utilise the skills, experience and wisdom you’ve gained over the
years – whether you’ve been part of a large practice, working single handed or as part of a local network.

Perhaps you’re taking time out for family, on a career break or practicing overseas, and would like to plan your return to general practice in England? We have a range of flexible working options available and we will be happy to discuss your needs, to tailor opportunities which best suit your skills and preferred work pattern.

Download our flyer to find out what opportunities and support are available to you locally

North East Essex & Suffolk 

GP Support Hub is a new service for GPs across Suffolk and North East Essex that offers information and support on a wide range of topics that GPs may encounter during their career. Whether it’s time to re validate, you are looking to change how you work or need well-being support – our confidential service will provide practical help and advice.

View the GP Support Hub flyer to find out more about services available in North East Essex

National support

(source https://www.england.nhs.uk/)

General Practice Improvement Leader Programme

Having clinicians and managers with quality improvement skills is key to successful change. Funded places are provided on the General Practice Improvement Leader training programme from NHS England’s Sustainable Improvement team. This is a successful personal development programme with small cohorts of up to 30 people to build confidence and skills for leading service redesign in your practice or federation. Find out more at: www.england.nhs.uk/gp/gpfv/redesign/gpdp/capability/

NHS Leadership Academy

As part of Health Education England (HEE), the NHS Leadership Academy’s philosophy is simple – great leadership development improves leadership behaviours and skills. Better leadership leads to better patient care, experience and outcomes. The academy’s courses in primary care leadership are led locally and vary in different parts of the country. Courses that might be available include team leadership development, emerging leaders networks and systems leadership. To enquire about what’s available in your area and for more information visit: www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/

BMA personal and career development programmes (BMA members)

The BMA offers personal, step-by-step guidance, FAQs and practical tools on the topics you face on a day-to-day basis as a GP, as well as a variety of career development and leadership courses. To learn more phone 0300 123 1233 or visit www.bma.org.uk

Guidance on revalidation / appraisal (GMC):

Information on the revalidation and appraisal process can be found on the NHS England website at: www.england.nhs.uk/medical-revalidation/appraisers/app-pol/

NHS Pension Scheme

For information and guidance on the NHS Pension scheme can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions