Running from 10-16 June, this event features blogs and content showcasing opportunities within the profession, with a special day focused on locum GPs. Our aim is to promote professionalism, fairness and well-being within the workforce and highlight the numerous benefits of being a sessional GP.
10 June – Locum GP Day
Discover the opportunities and contractual rights available to you as a locum GP. Access our comprehensive toolkit, guidance, the BMA locum practice agreement, and more.
Locum GP unemployment
With practices closing due to underfunding, locum GP employment is in crisis. Many have left general practice or the NHS for more stable work. The sessional GPs committee has conducted a survey on this issue among locum GPs and will soon present the findings and next steps.
11 June – Sessional GP working conditions and diversity
Ensure optimal working conditions and enjoy a rewarding career as a sessional GP with our resources on working conditions and diversity.
- Supporting sessional GPs using the BMA model contract
- GP retention scheme (England)
- Fulfilled and valued as an employed GP: what good looks like
- Guide to working conditions for salaried GPs and employers
- Leadership essentials 1 - recorded webinar
- Leadership essentials 2 - recorded webinar
- Medical leadership collection
12 June – Helping you plan your work
Learn the importance of job planning for GPs and take advantage of our new work-tracking tool, GP Diary.
13 June – Safety and your entitlements as a sessional GP
Prioritize your rights and safety with our safe working guidance. Find out how to maximize your contract benefits throughout your career.
14 June – Your opportunities as a sessional GP and entering into the profession
Explore and celebrate the opportunities and diversity within sessional GP roles. Learn how to make the most of your role and discover new opportunities.