GP Retention Scheme

 

The GP Retention Scheme (formerly the GP Retainer Scheme) is open to any GP in Northern Ireland. It can be a really useful “stepping stone” between a sessional role and a permanent salaried or partnership role. The scheme provides regular sessions in the same practice giving stability to the working week and the opportunity to be part of a practice team. The GP chooses the practice and sessions are arranged by mutual agreement. 

Key facts: 

  • Places on the scheme are for up to five years

  • There is a fully funded CPD programme ( 6 sessions per year in protected time)

  • A Mentor in practice

  • Weekly commitment 2-4 sessions

  • No Out of Hourse commitment

There is flexibility to take on additional GP sessional work both “in” and “out of hours”. 

The scheme also supports GPs who may be wanting to reduce their clinical commitment but still want to remain in practice. This might be because they :-

  • Require greater flexibility in order to undertake other work either within or outside of general practice OR 

  • Have personal reasons – such as caring responsibilities for family members (children or adults) or health reasons.

The current scheme is open to applications and the relevant forms are available at this webpage LINK

For more information, contact Louise.Sands@hscni.net