With immediate effect, centrally directed improvements have been made to our Programme:
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Uplift in the sessional rate to match a prospective Fellow's usual clinical rate
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Additional 30% up-lift to cover practice costs for tax, national insurance and pension contributions
Newly Qualified GPs
We're creating a 2 year programme, to support ongoing development and support of our newly qualified GPs through dedicated, ring fenced time.
Nationally funded, locally developed
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Eligibility
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All GPs qualified (gaining CCT) in the last 12-18 months
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Hold a substantive  employed post in primary care within North Cumbria - either partnership or salaried 
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The Offer
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Scope for individual interests and strengths to be developed further, in the early years of being a GP
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Opportunities for dedicated 1:1 mentorship and coaching across the 2 years
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Participation and development of region-wide peer-to-peer support and networks
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Focus on development of niche skills within GP - including leadership and business skills
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Opportunity to learn further and participate further within a primary care network
The Requirements
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Engage with all areas of the Programme
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Formulate and continue to develop a "Professional Development Plan" (PDP), allowing for a tailored approach to the Programme
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Meet and feedback quarterly to our team to ensure learning and development had to both the individual Fellow and the Programme overall
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No written reflections are mandated and there is no examination component
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Funding
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Improved reimbursements to Fellows year 2021/2022
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1 full session per week (based upon full time equivalent - "37.5 hours/week")
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Funding matched to usual sessional rate
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Further details about the programme can be found in our Programme Handbook
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The Fellowship Programme is made up of four primary domains, undertaken as four sessions, monthly (full time equivalent), over the 2 year period.
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Further details are available within the sub-menus​
