GP Partnership Interview Support

General practice is a highly competitive part of healthcare within the NHS, particularly when it comes to securing partnership posts. A salaried GP or GP registrar who manages to secure a partnership at a successful surgery can look forward to many perks: greater continuity of care, improved pay, better career opportunities and a job for life if you choose. Subsequently it is no surprise that competition for positions is incredibly fierce, with over a hundred applicants applying for a post being the norm now.

With the number of applicants to partnership posts available being so high, it is of the utmost importance that you prepare as thoroughly as possible in the build-up to your interview. Moreover, introducing a new partner to a practice is a highly important decision for existing partners to consider and you can expect to be rigorously assessed in interview. How do they think you would cope with the new demands of extra meetings, QOF administration, dealing with practice-related problem and an often steep learning curve? These are all questions that the existing partners will consider when reviewing your application and ones which they will want to be undoubtedly assured of.

The amount of pressure on your interview performance can be intense and many will falter under such scrutiny. Our GP Partnership Interview Course though will help to alleviate the stress from your preparation beforehand, as well as coach you in practical techniques to help support you in your interview. As well as showing you how to find the post most suitable to you and your talents, after having attended our critically acclaimed course you will be primed to answer all possible questions you may face on the day and able to deliver an excellent performance to set you out from the host of other applicants.

The day will include:

·         A full mock interview, including advice on interview attire,   verbal and non-verbal communication and how to build rapport with the interviewer

·         How to best to find out important information, including details of remuneration and the level of morale at the practice, so you can make a fully-informed choice about which practice to join

·         Demonstrating how you can use your previous experience to demonstrate your ability in each skills area – what can you offer the practice?

·         Correctly preparing your CV and cover letter, and how to tailor each to the specific practice you are interested in

·         Looking at the reasons why you may want to become a partner

·         Showing how you can use all the resources at your disposal to find partnership vacancies

To book onto our GP Partnership Interview Course , select a date and location from the drop down list above and then click the ‘Add to basket’ button where you will be able to pay by card, cheque or invoice request.

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GP Partnership Interview Course Testimonials

'I actually found the advice given in this course very helpful and I have since secured a partnership.'

Dr PK