Tips of the Month August 2018
We provide weekly tips based on common queries which come through to us from London GPs and practice teams. These are shared via social media and collated for this newsletter.
#TipoftheWeek It is a contractual requirement to have two clinical references before employing a doctor. See guidance from Londonwide LMCs: https://t.co/7WDhAFFTAx
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) 16 August 2018
#TipoftheWeek If you are a GMS practice you must offer employment to a salaried GP on a model contract at least as favourable as the BMA model contract. This has now been extended to PMS practices.
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) 10 August 2018
Last updated : 21 Aug 2018#TipoftheWeek London GP trainees are entitled to advice and support from their LMC. Each LMC has spaces for GP trainees to be co-opted on their committee.
— Londonwide LMCs (@LondonwideLMCs) August 20, 2018
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