REAPPOINTMENT OF A DOCTOR TO THE GP RETAINER SCHEME The retainer must complete and return a Retainer Scheme Re-application Doctors’ Form on an annual basis. The form should be submitted together with: A covering letter re-stating personal circumstances Indication of future career intentions Form 4 and PDP from latest appraisal Upon receipt of the annual reapplication form, the details are reviewed by the appropriate deputy. The retainer is sent a letter confirming their reapplication, a copy of which is sent to the practice and the PCA/PCSS. When a doctor does not renew their application they are in breach of the terms and conditions of the retainer contract with HEEKSS. Failure to complete a reapplication form will also result in the practice not receiving the financial support afforded to them for supporting the retainer doctor. If a doctor wishes to leave the GP Retainer Scheme they must notify HEEKSS in writing. The letter should be sent to: Dawn O’Grady GP Workforce Development Manager HEEKSS Primary Care – Crawley Hospital, 3rd floor Red Wing West Green Drive, Crawley, RH11 7DH In order to minimise the impact on doctors and practices HEEKSS informs both retainer doctors and practices that re-application is due. TIME ON THE SCHEME Time on the scheme is limited and should be seen as a time for career development. The retainer is expected to return to a substantive post when they leave the scheme. The GP Retainer Scheme is normally limited to 5 years. This period of 5 years includes paid maternity leave In exceptional circumstances this can be extended at the by Dean’s discretion a further 3 years and rarely a further 2 years, with an absolute maximum of 10 years (including maternity leave). In recent years, a GP retainer coming to the end of five years on the scheme, who needed to continue to work on a part time basis, could face a significant career break if an extension was not granted. Two significant changes have occurred. Employees now gain employment rights after 12 months, which means that the default at the end of a five year retainer scheme would be for the GP Retainer to stay on as a practice employed GP.
REAPPOINTMENT OF A DOCTOR TO THE GP RETAINER SCHEME The retainer must complete and return a Doctors’ Retainer Scheme Re-application Form on an annual basis. The form should be submitted together with: A covering letter re-stating personal circumstances Indication of future career intentions Form 4 and PDP from latest appraisal Upon receipt of the annual reapplication form, the details are reviewed by the appropriate deputy. The retainer is sent a letter confirming their reapplication, a copy of which is sent to the practice and the PCA/PCSS. When a doctor does not renew their application they are in breach of the terms and conditions of the retainer contract with HEEKSS. Failure to complete a reapplication form will also result in the practice not receiving the financial support afforded to them for supporting the retainer doctor. If a doctor wishes to leave the GP Retainer Scheme they must notify HEEKSS in writing. The letter should be sent to: Dawn O’Grady GP Workforce Development Manager HEEKSS – Primary Care Crawley Hospital, 3rd floor Red Wing West Green Drive, Crawley, RH11 7DH In order to minimise the impact on doctors and practices HEEKSS informs both retainer doctors and practices that re-application is due. TIME ON THE SCHEME Time on the scheme is limited and should be seen as a time for career development. The retainer is expected to return to a substantive post when they leave the scheme. The GP Retainer Scheme is normally limited to 5 years. This period of 5 years includes paid maternity leave In exceptional circumstances this can be extended at the Dean’s discretion by a further 3 years and rarely a further 2 years, with an absolute maximum of 10 years (including maternity leave). In recent years, a GP retainer coming to the end of five years on the scheme, who needed to continue to work on a part time basis, could face a significant career break if an extension was not granted. Two significant changes have occurred. Employees now gain employment rights after 12 months, which means that the default at the end of a five year retainer scheme would be for the GP Retainer to stay on as a practice employed GP.
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