Category: Salaried GPs

News and advice for GPs working in salaried roles in Uk practices, and for GP locums considering applying for salaried GP job vacancies in the UK for secure contracts, sessions and overtime.

Salaried GPs could be ‘forced’ to locum to reduce national insurance

Salaried GPs could be ‘forced’ to locum to reduce national insurance

Practices are considering making salaried GPs work as locums to eliminate the cost of national insurance, a leading specialist accountant has said.

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‘Salaried GP’ vacancy appears at practice that made GPs redundant

‘Salaried GP’ vacancy appears at practice that made GPs redundant

The practice was running 20 sessions a week above budget, according to minutes from a meeting in December.

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Q&A: Dr Kath Speller, portfolio GP and community sub-dean

Q&A: Dr Kath Speller, portfolio GP and community sub-dean

A portfolio GP Locum and Community Sub-Dean for Peninsula Medical School in Somerset, Dr Speller explains how she started locuming, how she built up her portfolio and her tips for starting out as a locums or portfolio GP.

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GPC rejects ‘derisory’ 1.9% GP contract offer

GPC rejects ‘derisory’ 1.9% GP contract offer

Dr Bramall-Stainer told GPs: 'This regrettably falls far below what we realistically need to keep our heads above water.'

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Salaried GPs face redundancy at Surrey practice

Salaried GPs face redundancy at Surrey practice

Surrey and Sussex LMC told Pulse that it backs including GPs in ARRS funding.

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One in ten practices at risk now half of GPs over retirement age

One in ten practices at risk now half of GPs over retirement age

Pressure on practice budgets and workforce have made GP partner and salaried roles increasingly unappealing for GPs.

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Four in 10 GP partners ‘would go salaried for the right deal’

Four in 10 GP partners ‘would go salaried for the right deal’

Of 408 GP partners surveyed, some 43% said they would move from partner to salaried with the right deal on the table.

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Salaried GP ‘overtime tracker’ toolkit launched by BMA 

Salaried GP ‘overtime tracker’ toolkit launched by BMA 

It follows reports of missing pay rises for salaried GPs.

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2023 pay rise: ‘No money’ for uplift, salaried GPs told

2023 pay rise: ‘No money’ for uplift, salaried GPs told

Some have been told that ‘no money has come through the contract’ for the six percent pay rise due to them.

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GP numbers ‘flatlining’, latest NHS workforce stats reveal

GP numbers ‘flatlining’, latest NHS workforce stats reveal

By headcount, there are currently 36,493 fully-qualified GPs (excluding trainees), 236 fewer than July 2022. These stats exclude GP locums.

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Starting out as a salaried GP

Starting out as a salaried GP

Frequently-asked questions about practice, paperwork and training as a salaried GP.

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Salaried GPs and trainees scheduled for 6% payrise

Salaried GPs and trainees scheduled for 6% payrise

The Government has announced that salaried GPs and trainees are due a 6% pay rise.

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‘Partnership gap’ down to sexism, BJGP study finds

‘Partnership gap’ down to sexism, BJGP study finds

BJGP research finds ‘longstanding’ gender bias.

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GP partnership near ‘end of life’, Labour leader says

GP partnership near ‘end of life’, Labour leader says

Starmer calls for salaried GP coverage across England.

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Cornish salaried GP vacancy advertised with song

Cornish salaried GP vacancy advertised with song

A GP vacancy in Cornwall has been advertised in a music video.

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GPs asked to cover paramedics during ambulance strike

GPs asked to cover paramedics during ambulance strike

Action in England to go ahead on 21 Dec.

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More than one in 10 GPs now over 60 years old

More than one in 10 GPs now over 60 years old

Fears for workforce after GP Online publishes new analysis.

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GPC: Salaried GPs should get ‘contractual’ 4.5% pay rise

GPC: Salaried GPs should get ‘contractual’ 4.5% pay rise

The GPC stressed in its latest bulletin that GMS and post-2015 PMS practices have a ‘contractual requirement’ as set out in the model contract.

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Salaried GPs should get 4.5% pay rise, Government says

Salaried GPs should get 4.5% pay rise, Government says

Salaried GPs have been recommended a 4.5% pay rise but there is no indication that practices will be given the money to pay for it, Pulse reports.

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Jeremy Hunt: Part-time working could prevent locuming

Jeremy Hunt: Part-time working could prevent locuming

GPs would not ‘have to become a locum’ if it were easier for them to work part-time, the former health secretary said.

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PCNs hiring ‘portfolio’ salaried GPs to work across practices

PCNs hiring ‘portfolio’ salaried GPs to work across practices

PCNs have begun hiring GPs to work across practices in ‘portfolio’ roles, Pulse reports.

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Salaried GPs should get 2% uplift, DDRB advises

Salaried GPs should get 2% uplift, DDRB advises

Salaried GPs could get a pay uplift of 2% for 2022/23.

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Salaried GPs not required to disclose earnings, BMA says

Salaried GPs not required to disclose earnings, BMA says

NHS England backtracks on >£150k name-and-shame list a day before deadline.

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GPs threaten industrial action over face-to-face pressure

GPs threaten industrial action over face-to-face pressure

Should this ballot for industrial action go ahead, eligible BMA members will be able to use this opportunity to make their voices heard.

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