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GPs in North London invited to join new locum chambers for freelance support at work

16th July 2021 by NASGP

GPs in North London invited to join new locum chambers for freelance support at work

NASGP has opened applications for a new GP locum chambers for GPs in Barnet, Haringey and Enfield.

The new chambers will support freelance GP locums working in isolation around north London boroughs including Waltham Forest, Hackney, Camden and Islington.

NASGP has also launched a new chambers in Mid-Essex following the success of its North East Essex chambers.

Chambers offers GP locums a ‘virtual practice’ arrangement that connects them with local colleagues and practices. Each Chambers is a local team of up to 15 GP locums who meet up regularly. It is a collaborative group who share a dedicated manager and clinical director while retaining independence.

GPs can apply to join the chambers by logging into LocumDeck and clicking on the link to ‘North London Chambers’ on the LocumDeck dashboard.

Dr Richard Fieldhouse, chair of the NASGP, writes: “GP workforce planning traditionally focuses on salaried GPs and partnerships, with very little attention paid to the importance of also supporting a motivated and engaged GP locum workforce to support practices.

“By enabling local GPs and practices to have unfettered access to NASGP resources, we provide the simplest way for practices to link in with local locums, as well as creating greater access to salaried and partnership opportunities.”

See a full list of NASGP locum chambers on nasgp.org.uk.

You can now apply to join North London chambers on the LocumDeck dashboard homepage

"I started my career as a GP locum last year a week after CCT. I strongly agree with the doctors who praise the NASGP team. If there is no NASGP, there would be no GP locum called Dr Darshanie Seneviratne.

The team is absolutely amazing especially Dr Richard Fieldhouse, Ali Lewis and Jacqui Gumbrell – all providing unbelievable support to us. I've never seen such urgent assistance from any other team at any point in my career. For example when one of my invoices was delayed by a month and a half, Ali was incredibly supportive. It is a very good strength for us as we have support with any issues. I would like to stay with this amazing team forever. "

Dr Darshanie Seneviratne, GP, Essex

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