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  • Slide 1
  • Preparing for and gaining employment Dr Vijay Nayar September 2011
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk What practices look for What to look for in a Practice Applicant Preparation Partnership vs Salaried vs Locums Retainer Scheme Aims
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk 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 Your wish list some questions
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk 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? Your wish list some questions
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk Ask not what your practice can do for you - ask what you can do for your practice What practices look for
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk Locally qualified Flexibility To cover gaps Enthusiasm Interest What practices look for
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk 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 What practices look for
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk Plans for future Commissioning consortia Work outside practice/commitments Organisational / Management Contract PMS/GMS/APMS-how long? What to look for in a Practice
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk A journey of 1000 miles starts with one single step at a time until the destination is reached. Lao Tzu CV Applicant Preparation
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk 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 Your CV - Structure
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk 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 Your CV some tips
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk Research practice Practice population Partners Interests QOF ?High achievement Higher targets smears, immunisations etc Applicant Preparation
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk Training Clinical meetings/Gold Service Framework for palliative care Who does what New developments-practice, premises What role for you Applicant Preparation
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk Partnership agreement-decision making, communication (do they have meetings?), profit split, finances Check contract with BMA, accounts with accountant Who owns premises Applicant Preparation
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk Salaried vs Advantages Partner Employed Predictable Secure income PAYE Pensions: Employee contributes 6.5%, Employer 14% Holiday and sick pay Possible higher rewards Self employed and can claim expenses Premises ownership Responsibility Leadership Motivational Development
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk Salaried vs Disa dvantages 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
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk Working as a Locum Advantages Disadvantages Self employed Own tax Own expenses Own pension Flexibility No holiday pay No sick pay No guaranteed employment
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk 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 Retainer Scheme
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk 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 Retainer Scheme
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  • www.hee.nhs.uk www.eoe.hee.nhs.uk GOOD LUCK!