If you have or are looking to recruit a newly qualified GP and they have limited or no general practice experience the New to practice scheme is ideal.
New to Practice
Meeting the needs of newly qualified GPs
The New to Practice Fellowship Programme is a programme of support, learning and development supported by national funding available to every newly qualified GP. Our Derbyshire programme will meet the needs of newly qualified GPs and fund them to attend professional development sessions, thereby ensuring a smooth transition into independent practice.
Important update- December 2023
NHS England confirmed this month that two 'current national GP retention schemes' - the GP fellowship and supporting mentors schemes - will cease from 31 March 2024.
We as of yet are unaware of what NHSE have planned to replace the scheme going forward to support newly qualified GPs and Nurses but we hope that they recognise the huge success the scheme has had, over the last few years in particular. We hope that over the coming months we will be provided with further guidance on NHSE’s plans to continue to invest in GP retention and will be able to provide you with an update as soon as possible (Via our monthly newsletter).
We encourage all newly qualified GP’s/ Nurses or new to general practice nurses to sign up to the scheme before the end of March to be able to benefit from the current N2P Scheme.
Key Points
- Every newly qualified GP coming out of training will have a guaranteed opportunity to benefit from the scheme for 24 months post CCT.
- You will be paid to attend professional development activities.
- A dedicated education programme including topics such as leadership, mentoring and Quality Improvements has been devised. Our CPD session takes place monthly.
- Funding is available to practices who are looking to recruit a New to Practice GP who requires Tier 2 Sponsorship totalling £500.00.
Dr Gail Walton
New To Practice Lead
Dr Gail Walton is our lead GP for The Hub Plus, in charge of Fellowships and New to Practice schemes. Gail is a GP advisor for The Hub Plus. Gail has been with The Hub Plus for many years now and brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and support for all the team.
Laura Bentley
Project Manager
Laura is our project coordinator for The Hub Plus. Laura has completed a degree in business management and loves paying particular attention to the project spend. Laura provides the admin line management for New to practice with close support from her colleague Amy.
Dr Heidi Wright
Supporting Mentor Scheme Lead
Dr Heidi Wright graduated from Dundee University in 1992. Heidi moved to Derby and completed the VTS scheme. During the 3 years Heidi also completed DCH, DRCOG, DFFP and attended the MRCGP. Heidi was a partner in Melbourne & Chellaston for 19 years until leaving the partnership to become a salaried GP. Heidi now works as a GP, Appraiser and New to Practice mentor.
Dr Catherine Cowley
Supporting Mentor Scheme Lead
Dr Catherine Cowley is a GP Partner as well as a dedicated wife and mother, Catherine is passionate about supporting people to achieve their potential and to experience the transforming power of being truly heard. Catherine is a well-trained coach and mentor for General Practice Task force.
Dr Eilise Brogan
Training and Educator Lead
Eilise Brogan has worked for The Hub plus since 2021. Eilise qualified as a GP from Derby and has always been interested in teaching - it is something that Eilise is passionate about continuing and facilitating now. Eilise currently works as a GP and work for The Hub Plus as the Education Lead for the New To Practice Scheme and also the Education Lead for the Derbyshire Education Network.
Monthly CPD Education sessions
Education sessions take place on the fourth Wednesday of the calendar month between 1-4pm either virtually or face-to-face. Our New to Practice Education Lead is responsible for organising the educational sessions.
A timetable of events is emailed to delegates and practice managers on a 6 monthly basis to ensure GPs are released to attend the sessions as part of their training. A reminder is also sent one week prior and of the morning of the session to GPs.
Hub Plus invoice and payment process
Funding is available for newly qualified GPs within their first two years of CCT. Funding will begin as of sign-up date. The amount of time released, and funding paid will be determined by the number of sessions you do i.e., 1 session per week if full time (9 sessions).
Payments will be made through the practice even if the GP is completing the scheme in their own time.
Funding to reimburse backfill and to support oncosts (NI, pension, and tax) is based on releasing 1 session per week of a 9 session GP’s time and proportionately less (“pro rata”) for fewer clinical sessions per week.
Invoicing
- A+B where
- A = the pro rata sessional time x the sessional salary
- and B = the oncosts (30% of A)
- A+B / 12
The Hub Plus will calculate the amount available to claim and will highlight this once a sign-up form is completed and reviewed by the office.
The practice is responsible for invoicing and should do so by invoicing annually to General Practice Task Force (GPTF) Ltd, 2nd Floor, Kelvin House, RTC Business Park, London Road, Derby, DE24 8UP by emailing: ddlmc.thehubplus@nhs.net in PDF format.