FAQ: What’s the minimum number of GP sessions I can work in a year?

The question of the minimum number of sessions a sessional GP can work in a year is a common one at NASGP.

Is there a minimum number of sessions a GP should work per year?

No, at the moment there is no consistently set minimum number of sessions a GP should work per year across the UK.

To remain on the GP Performers’ List in England, GPs must undertake at least one GP locum session per year as a minimum commitment.

Can I work less than 40 sessions per year?

Any GP in England/Wales working less than 40 sessions in the year of their appraisal will need to submit a ‘structured reflective template’ (SRT) with their GP appraisal to demonstrate their continued ability to provide safe care.

Members can access this resource.

Structured reflective template (SRT) for GP appraisal

Join NASGP’s FREE three-month trial for more detailed information on sessional GP work.

The NASGP is the UK’s only independent membership body for the flexible, urgent and community workforce. We are a national advocacy for the sessional workforce, working in partnership with NHS organisations to support local, sustainable workforce solutions.

Home to thousands of portfolio and sessional healthcare professionals, the NASGP represents a driving force behind change, innovation and progression. Providing members with holistic career support, security and advocacy, the organisation is constantly evolving to enable the NHS to realise and access a more sustainable and efficient workforce model.