Embarking on your journey as a General Practitioner is both exciting and challenging. Our goal is to support you every step of the way. This comprehensive platform is dedicated to early career GPs, providing a wealth of resources, expert advice, and a supportive community to help you thrive in your new role.
New into General Practice
As a newly qualified GP or someone new to general practice, you have access to an array of valuable resources designed to support your transition and growth. Our platform offers guidelines, continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, mentorship programmes, and practical tools for day-to-day practice.
New to Practice
NHS England has now ceased funding for The New to Practice scheme from 31 March 2024.
Although the New to Practice scheme is no longer funded by NHSE, we remain committed to supporting newly qualified GPs. We invite you to join our monthly educational sessions, where you can connect with peers at a similar career stage and gain valuable knowledge and updates through our New to Practice timetable. Additionally, we host a WhatsApp group for New to Practice GPs. If you would like to be added, please complete this short form:
Joining our N2P Network (smartsheet.eu)
While these sessions are no longer funded, we believe they offer a valuable opportunity for networking, learning, and mutual support among early career GPs.
Support Available
We offer two distinct support services to help you navigate your career in general practice:
1-1 Career Conversations: These sessions are designed for all primary care staff in Derby and Derbyshire who are contemplating their career paths. Our Hub Plus colleagues, who possess relevant experience and qualifications, are available to provide guidance on career pathways, progression plans, and available options. These conversations typically last 15-30 minutes and are conducted online via Microsoft Teams.
Mentoring: Our Derbyshire mentoring programme is available to GPs seeking support for professional and personal development, such as making important career decisions, considering a partnership role, returning to the profession, dealing with burnout, or exploring work-life balance. You may be suggested to uptake a career conversation prior to accessing our Derbyshire mentoring offer, but each case is reviewed on an individual basis. If you are unsure, please email ddlmc.thehubplus@nhs.net.
Learning & CPD Opportunities
We offer a diverse array of educational and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities designed to support GPs in primary care. Our resources include workshops, webinars, and training sessions that cover a wide range of topics relevant to your practice. These programmes are tailored to enhance your clinical skills, keep you updated on the latest healthcare advancements, and support your ongoing professional growth. To explore these opportunities and find out how they can benefit your career, please visit our webpage.
