Staffing solutions for your practice

Agenda

09.00	Registration
09.30	Chair's welcome Dr David Jenner GP in Cullompton, Devon and NHS Alliance practice based commissioning lead
09.35	New demands and skills for GP partners and practice managers * Training for effective leadership * Impact of commissioning on practice workload * Latest on burden of CQC * Freeing up GP time with effective teamwork * Shift in diagnostic criteria – implications for primary care * How to engage sessional doctors in practice matters Dr David Jenner GP in Cullompton, Devon and NHS Alliance practice based commissioning lead
10.10	Employment law procedures and pitfalls * Redundancy – making tough decisions, mitigating impact * TUPE, when and how it might apply to you? * When can you justifiably dismiss an employee? * Top tips for avoiding employment tribunal claims Daphne Robertson principal, DR solicitors
10.45	Q & A on the previous session
10.55	Coffee
11.25	The GP partnership model – is it still viable? * Recruiting a partner, benefits and pitfalls * Non-GP partners, what are the options? * Salaried doctor v partner: Which is best for your practice? * Tax issue affecting GP hours * Alternatives to costly locum cover Dr Luke Twelves GP in Cambridgeshire and medical adviser at First Health
12.05	Flexible working: making part-time work * GPs with children/caring responsibilities – solutions for training and working * Job-sharing and managing multiple employees * Impact of career breaks and maternity leave on GPs and practices * Women as partners and CCG leads what are the options? Dr Clarissa Fabre president Medical Women's Federation
12.35	Q & A on the previous two sessions
12.45	Lunch and networking
13.45	The cost effective route to a patient-centred practice * Improving access while retaining continuity of care * Managing patient expectations * Increasing appointments capacity * The abolition of practice boundaries Dr Stephen Clay GP in Leicestershire, primary care adviser to NHS East Midlands and clinical director of Productive Primary Care Ltd
14.30	The recruitment process * How to attract the best candidates * When does it pay to buy in specialist/temporary help? * Nurturing talent and providing career progression * What do today's doctors expect from their career paths?
15.05	Q & A on the previous two sessions
15.10	Coffee
15.30	The impact of retirement and pension changes on your practice * Mitigating the retirement of experienced partners * Managing 24 hour retirement , what are the rules * What will be the impact of working till 68? * Financial considerations when reshaping your team Bob Senior director of medical services, RSM Tenon and chair of AISMA
16.05	Managing staff costs while income is falling * Establishing a cost-effective and productive team, getting the skill mix right * Maintaining quality care and meeting patient expectations * Assessing and meeting training and recruitment needs * Retaining and motivating your team * Pay rises and increments - the moral versus commercial argument * Sharing staff across the CCG Nick Nurden business partner, Ridge Medical Practice, Bradford
16.40	Q & A on the previous two sessions
16.50	Chair's close – including how to use this event towards your CPD points for your appraisal folder

This programme may change due to unforeseen circumstances. UBM Medica reserves the right to alter the venue or the speakers at any time.

Speakers

• Nick Nurden business partner, Ridge Medical Practice, Bradford
• Bob Senior director of medical services, RSM Tenon and chair of AISMA
• Dr Stephen Clay GP in Leicestershire, primary care adviser to NHS East Midlands and clinical director of Productive Primary Care Ltd
• Dr Clarissa Fabre president Medical Women's Federation
• Daphne Robertson principal, DR solicitors
• Dr Luke Twelves GP in Cambridgeshire and medical adviser at First Health

Exhibitors

If you wish to exhibit at one of our seminars please contact Stephen Knowles on 020 7921 8142 or email stephen.knowles@ubm.com

Delegate Testimonials

• "Useful and informative, lots of useful tips & motivating" Anand Pattar, GP from London
• "A very good structured day. Current topics on all our minds" Carol Shailes, GP from Wisbech
• "Very interesting mix of speakers. I've learned a lot" Jayne Hunt, Service manager from Smethwick

Delegates attending a previous Pulse Business seminar