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How to Hire the Right Contractor for Your GP Practice

by Eleanor Potter in Recruit and Retain

Hiring a contractor for your GP practice can provide flexible, expert support during busy periods or specialised projects, helping to alleviate workload pressures and fill temporary gaps CREDIT: This is an edited version of an article that originally appeared in SME News Contractors can be an effective way to support your permanent staff in your GP practice, especially when managing workload peaks, special projects, or filling short-term gaps. Contractors bring in valuable expertise without the commitment of a permanent hire. If you haven’t hired one before, here’s a guide on what to consider. Creating an keep reading

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The Practice Manager’s Guide to Community-Based COPD Care

In the UK, the NHS continues to feel the pressure of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: COPD exacerbations account for one in eight hospital admissions, and keep reading

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Is Your Practice Getting Long-Term Condition Care Right?

Long-term condition care is at the heart of general practice – reviewing your systems now can improve outcomes, support equity and help prepare for CQC keep reading

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Read Again: Cold Chain Compliance: Staying Ahead

Don’t let cold chain mishaps put patient safety at risk – effective vaccine storage and regular audits are key to ensuring every dose delivers the keep reading

Read Again: How Practice Managers Can Combat Anaemia

Anaemia is a widespread health concern that can have significant long-term effects if not properly managed, making it essential for practice managers to increase awareness keep reading

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Targeted Intervention: Reducing NHS Waiting Lists & Worklessness

Long-term illness is keeping millions of people out of work in the UK, but a new government initiative is proving that targeted support can make keep reading

Vendor, third party or outsourcing, work with client or colleagues virtually, contractors or supplier, provider or partner concept, business people work virtually together collaborate for success.

How to Hire the Right Contractor for Your GP Practice

Hiring a contractor for your GP practice can provide flexible, expert support during busy periods or specialised projects, helping to alleviate workload pressures and fill keep reading

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Read Again: Understanding Workforce Trends and Their Impact on Retention

As the workforce landscape evolves, practice managers must understand shifting trends and engage with staff to ensure continued motivation, connection and high performance in their keep reading

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Breaking Barriers: Women Surge Ahead in the Medical Workforce

For the first time in UK history, there were more female doctors than male doctors, according to a recent announcement by the General Medical Council keep reading

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A Practice Manager’s Guide to Building an Effective EVP

Do you know your employee value proposition (EVP)? For practices looking to recruit, building your EVP is key to unlocking more successful recruitment efforts For keep reading

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Spotting the Subtle Signs: How to Boost Employee Retention

Retention isn’t just about workplace happiness – it’s about noticing the subtle cues of dissatisfaction before they become bigger issues and taking proactive steps to keep reading

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