Essential Tips for Securing a Medical Practice Position
Explore the key considerations when seeking employment in a medical practice, including geographical preferences, types of positions (partner, salaried, locum), special interests, financial needs, job satisfaction, and long-term goals. Learn what medical practices look for in applicants and how to best prepare for a successful application process.
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Preparing for and gaining employment Dr Vijay Nayar September 2011
Aims What practices look for What to look for in a Practice Applicant Preparation Partnership vs Salaried vs Locums Retainer Scheme www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
Your wish list some questions Which geographical area do you want to work in How far are you prepared to travel Do you want to work full time or part time What are your other commitments e.g. family Do you want to be a partner in a practice Or a salaried GP Or a locum Or join the Retainer scheme www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
Your wish list some questions Do you want to work in a training practice? Do you have special interests or expertise? What are your financial needs? What kind of practice do you want to work in? What gives you job satisfaction? Are you looking for a long term or short-term post? Where do you see yourself in five years? www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
What practices look for Ask not what your practice can do for you - ask what you can do for your practice www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
What practices look for Locally qualified Flexibility To cover gaps Enthusiasm Interest www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
What practices look for Extra value Specialty interest > fits with practice needs Training Commitment/good team player Ask you to prepare eg new service or clinic and give a presentation www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
What to look for in a Practice Plans for future Commissioning consortia Work outside practice/commitments Organisational / Management Contract PMS/GMS/APMS-how long? www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
Applicant Preparation A journey of 1000 miles starts with one single step at a time until the destination is reached. Lao Tzu CV www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
Your CV - Structure Name Contact details GMC / Defence Union Qualifications Education Career (most recent first and explain any gaps) Personal profile with skills, strengths and personal qualities Hobbies and interests References www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
Your CV some tips Use good quality A4 paper Keep it concise and if possible on 2 sides only Use clear language and be precise Spell check your document Emphasise your key skills and achievements Send a covering letter and include a small photograph of yourself www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
Applicant Preparation Research practice Practice population Partners Interests QOF ?High achievement Higher targets smears, immunisations etc www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
Applicant Preparation Training Clinical meetings/Gold Service Framework for palliative care Who does what New developments-practice, premises What role for you www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
Applicant Preparation Partnership agreement-decision making, communication (do they have meetings?), profit split, finances Check contract with BMA, accounts with accountant Who owns premises www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
Salaried vs Partner Employed Predictable Secure income PAYE Pensions: Employee contributes 6.5%, Employer 14% Holiday and sick pay Advantages Possible higher rewards Self employed and can claim expenses Premises ownership Responsibility Leadership Motivational Development www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
Disadvantages Salaried vs Partner Less secure future Limited responsibility Limited decision making Variable income Threats to income Risk Responsibilities: H+S, Employers, Discrimination, CQC Self employed- so responsible for own tax, NI, Employers superannuation contribution www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
Working as a Locum Advantages Disadvantages No holiday pay No sick pay No guaranteed employment Self employed Own tax Own expenses Own pension Flexibility www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
Retainer Scheme Organised by the Deanery For any GP who needs to work part time: Childcare Illness Carer for sick relative Any GP who is eligible can apply Can work up to 4 sessions/week in an approved practice Allowed to work an additional 2 sessions in any other non-GP employment www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
Retainer Scheme Time limited usually for five years Retainees employed by an approved practice Paid a salary by the practice Practice receives a sessional grant for supporting the GP on the scheme A nominated GP at the practice provides support Information available on Deanery websites www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
GOOD LUCK! www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk
