Sessional GPs now make up a substantial part of the GP workforce in London. Londonwide LMCs is dedicated to ensuring that the interests of this important part of the workforce is fully represented on LMCs across the capital.
LMCs support and represent all GPs, including sessional GPs. We are continually encouraging GP partners to provide the best possible working agreements for all sessional GPs and practice staff. We also welcome sessional GPs onto our LMCs. Any GP on a Medical Performers list working in the area can stand for election to become an LMC member.
We have a committed team that can provide sessional GPs with specialist guidance on a range of issues including revalidation, appraisals, contractual concerns, becoming a partner and much more.
Our training and education team are focused on providing dedicated training and briefings on issues that affect sessional GPs.
Salaried/sessional GPs include those listed below.
- Salaried GPs
- Sessional GPs
- GP retainers
- GP returners
Help us to help you: ensure that your contact details with Londonwide LMCs are correct so that you can receive up to date information and newsletters. Make the most of the support available to you.
Salaried/sessional GPs must remember that it is their responsibility under the Performers List regulations to:
- Ensure that their name is included on the National Performers List.
- Be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
- Maintain appropriate indemnity arrangements for cover to carryout work as a performer.
- Inform NHS England within 28 days of any change of contact address and private telephone number or change in employment arrangements.
- Participate in the appraisal system established by NHS England.
We have a committed team that can provide sessional GPs with specialist guidance on a range of issues including revalidation, appraisals, contractual concerns, becoming a partner and much more.
Our training and education team are focused on providing dedicated training and briefings on issues that affect sessional GPs.
Help us to help you: ensure that your contact details with Londonwide are correct so that you can receive up to date information and newsletters. Make the most of the support available to you.
Helpful documents and links
| Locum GPs Handbook | Click here to access (you will need to be a BMA member to access this document) |
| BMA locum practice agreement | BMA locum practice agreement |
| Appraisal | Doctor’s medical appraisal checklist |
| NHS Pension Scheme | BMA guidance |
| Revalidation | What is revalidation? Guidance on supporting information on appraisal and revalidation |
| Sessional GPs and LMCs | Working together more effectively |
| New models of care | Working under new models of care |
| IR35 for locums | Click here for access Please note you will need to be a BMA member to access this document |
| Minimum terms and conditions | Locum agreements guidance |
| Tips for working out of hours | Top tips on the BMA website |
| Medical indemnity for GPs | Medical indemnity guidance on the BMA website |