GP Speciality Trainees/ Registrars
Londonwide LMCs is the overarching organisation representing general practice in 27 boroughs across London. This includes GP trainees across the VTS programmes located in these areas. We welcome trainee representatives from each VTS on our borough Local Medical Committees to learn about the healthcare landscape and contribute their voice to discussions regarding general practice. For more information about this role and getting involved in your LMC please read our GP trainee guide to LMCs. LMC members and staff also present on areas such as GP contracts and the NHS landscape at VTS schemes. If you are interested in getting involved in your LMC or have any further queries please contact the relevant Committee Liaison Executive.
Early career GPs
Transitioning from a GP Trainee to a newly qualified GP can be a daunting but also exciting experience. There are a variety of opportunities to complement traditional sessions in general practice and many GPs try out a number of roles to help gain understanding of what they enjoy doing before committing to longer term roles. This may include working in an out of hours provider, clinical lead roles within ICSs or medical education roles. Training hubs are set up in each ICS area to help highlight opportunities for the GP workforce, as well as some wellbeing offers. Becoming a part of your local LMC is also a valuable way to connect with local practices, gain leadership experience and find local peer support networks. The RCGP also offers support for newly qualified GPs through its First5 networks, available to members only.
Next Generation GP
Next Generation GP is a national leadership programme supporting GP trainees and newly qualified GPs to nurture and develop qualities to become future leaders in Primary Care. For further information about the programme, please visit the Next Generation GP website. Applications for the programme are usually done on an annual basis.
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