Workforce issues consistently appear the near top of lists of problems facing general practice.
GP Trainees and First5s look their more senior colleagues and see some of them struggling to cope with workload and stress. The pressure to do all they can to find the right job for them, at the right practice, is felt keener than ever.
Practices are finding it difficult to fill positions, particularly partnership roles. Many fear that they may become unsustainable if they cannot recruit to replace those retiring or moving on.
In this video I talk to a group of First5 and ST3 GP registrars about the process of finding and securing a good post.
If you are a new, or not so new, GP searching for a job then I hope the presentation will be useful.
For practices looking to recruit, the discussion and questions from new GPs offer an interesting insight into the their concerns and priorities. These might help you also in your search for the right candidate.
In the video, we cover:
- Deciding what your dream job actually looks like
- Assessing GP job adverts
- Informal visits
- CVs
- Covering letters
- Interviews
- Negotiating salary and terms
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