Illuminating Primary Care

Matthew and David take you through the hot topic of ARRS funding for newly qualified GPs.   They explain the process in this special episode of Illuminating Primary Care.   A lot of PCNS are trying to work out what they are going to do and how to utilise their ARRS funding. There is a lot of uncertainty and the clock is ticking on this funding, so we are here to give you a summary of our experience so far and what we have learned after speaking with hundreds of PCNs.   We’re here to help PCNs navigate through this topic.

In this episode, Thomas is once again joined by Carlos Vega to cover some of your most-asked questions about the Australian Healthcare System. Find out more: www.menloparkrecruitment.com/international-doctors Follow our socials: www.linkedin.com/company/69159696/admin/dashboard

In this episode, Thomas is joined by Carlos Vega to discuss the ins and outs of the Australian Healthcare System, covering Billings, MediCare, Funding, Services and more! Find out more: www.menloparkrecruitment.com/international-doctors Follow are socials: www.linkedin.com/company/69159696/admin/dashboard

In this episode Victoria chats with Practice Manager Tracy Dell in a second instalment to discuss ‘The Modern-Day Practice Manager’ and the challenges they face today.

In this episode of Illuminating Primary Care, Patrick chats with GP Partner Dan O’Sullivan to discuss all things Partnership. Dan explains why he joined a Partnership straight out of Training and the things he enjoys about the role, along with some unexpected challenges he’s faced.

An introductory episode to our Australia podcast series ‘Ticket to Aus’ providing information for GPs considering a move to Australia. In this episode Ciaran and Thomas discuss current motives and benefits for GPs to move to Australia, along with critical insights into the healthcare system and what to expect. This is the first of many podcasts to come so keep your eyes peeled.

In this episode of Illuminating Primary Care, Victoria chats with Practice Manager Julie Dixon to discuss ‘The Modern-Day Practice Manager’ and the challenges they face today.

In this episode Thomas is joined by Christopher Jones to discus what it's like for UK GPs to live and work in Australia. This is a teaser for our new podcast series Ticket to Aus, so if you enjoyed it, keep your eyes peeled for more episodes to come. Find out more: www.menloparkrecruitment.com/international-doctors Follow are socials: www.linkedin.com/company/69159696/admin/dashboard

In this episode of the Illuminating Primary Care Podcast, Rohan Fletcher speaks to Yuen Toh, an experienced Clinical Pharmacist, podcaster and Partner at Boultham Park Medical Practice and discuss changes to the traditional partnership model. They look at how things have now changed, from seeing an introduction of other clinical roles as Partners in GP Practices, to looking at practices, PCNs and the wider system as well as making sure patient engagement is as efficient as possible. Timings: 00:06 - Intro 00:59 - Yuen introduces herself 02:15 - Yuen examines different perspectives within GP partnership 04:48 - Diversity in partnership 06:46 - Was Yuen the first non-GP partner with her practice? 07:51 - Have patients noticed a difference since Yuen joined as partner? 08:57 - What clinicians look for in a partner when joining new practices? 10:00 - The challenges that exist for people considering non-GP partnership 12:29 - Ensuring there is somebody external to rethink and collaborate in partnerships 20:05 - How the NHS is changing 22:17 - How different patients respond to different communication 26:32 - As a partner, has Yuen noticed a positive response from patients? 29:30 - Addressing systemic inequalities 30:41 - Raising a concern and looking after your staff 34:27 - Where can listeners get in touch with Yuen? #primarycare #nursing #alliedhealth #primarycarepodcast #illuminatingprimarycare #podcast #menloparkrecruitment #menloparkprimarycare

In this episode we delve deeper into the careers of both Shilpa and Yuen and how they paved their way to embrace leadership, carving pathways through the dense undergrowth of traditional practice in Primary Care. With the landscape of General Practice shifting beneath our feet, we highlight how both Shilpa and Yuen found themselves at the vanguard, championing the integration of clinical pharmacy into a setting that has been historically dominated by doctors and nurses. Navigating the complexities of patient care, both have spearheaded initiatives that bring medication management and the role of Clinical Pharmacists to the forefront. In today's dynamic healthcare environment, it is clear: Pharmacists must step into broader roles. This podcast cultivates a discussion not only about the clinical pathways and steps both Shilpa and Yuen have undertaken but also about the personal growth and mindset they have adopted to reach their goals. An episode worth tuning in to!   Timings: 00:04 - Introduction 01:24 - Shilpa introduces herself 02:47 - Yeun introduces herself 04:11 - Did they both envision themselves becoming partners? 09:36 - Do you think partnership for a Clinical Pharmacist will become more common? 19:32 - How did Yeun become a GP partner? 26:10 - Was the route into leadership more difficult than anticipated? 33:19 - Is there anything you wish you knew sooner? 42:51 - What are the main attributes needed to go into management? 50:49 - What does Yeun's role entail? Does she have any advice for it? 53:34 - Shilpa's role as partner 55:24 - Conflict resolution

Part Three - The Advent of GP Consultancy A three-part episode with an entrepreneurial young GP Partner, Dr Mateen Ellahi. First, we discuss how he balances his NHS and private work and what a portfolio career gives him in terms of balance and job satisfaction. We then move on to his practice and how they’ve become one of the highest rated GP Practices in the country on Google. Part three covers Dr Ellahi’s venturing into GP Consultancy, offering his experience and insight to practices who are struggling, much in the way that management consultants exist but from a specific General Practitioner viewpoint.   Timings: 00:30 - Intro 01:23 - The role of GP consultancy 05:56 - Why isn't it more common for GPs to be offering consultancy? 08:03 - What indicators are there to suggest a practice needs help? 09:54 - What does this role give you personally? 12:36 - How do you see GP consultancy evolving? 14:46 - How to grow interest and raise awareness of this role. 17:21 - What is the end goal? 18:29 - How do you plan to take this further? 19:27 - Get in touch with Dr Ellahi #primarycare #generalpractice #menloparkprimarycare #primarycarepodcastportfoliocareer #portfoliogp #healthcare #healthcarepodcast #generalpractitioner #podcast #podcastsetup

Part Two - Elm Tree Medical Centre – A Success Story A three-part episode with an entrepreneurial young GP Partner, Dr Mateen Ellahi. First, we discuss how he balances his NHS and private work and what a portfolio career gives him in terms of balance and job satisfaction. We then move on to his practice and how they’ve become one of the highest rated GP Practices in the country on Google. Part three covers Dr Ellahi’s venturing into GP Consultancy, offering his experience and insight to practices who are struggling, much in the way that management consultants exist but from a specific General Practitioner viewpoint.   Timings: 00:29 - Intro 00:56 - A little about Mateen's practice 02:27 - How did you come into contact with your current practice? 03:49 - What areas needed addressing when you joined this practice? 05:14 - Why was growing the practice most important? 06:17 - Did you have any resistance to implementing changes to the practice? 07:52 - What changes has there been? 09:28 - How have you showcased higher patient engagement? 12:13 - How have you maintained sustainability when working? 14:16 - Are your good results an isolated example in your region? 16:12 - Is the GP-led model the key to your success? 17:59 - What sets you apart from your neighbours? 19:11 - What's next? 21:02 - Do you plan to diversify the partnership? 22:08 - What's the distinguishment between salaried and partner? 25:04 - The future of partnership #primarycare #generalpractice #menloparkprimarycare #primarycarepodcastportfoliocareer #portfoliogp #healthcare #healthcarepodcast #generalpractitioner #podcast #podcastsetup

Part one - The Rise of Portfolio Careers A three-part episode with an entrepreneurial young GP Partner, Dr Mateen Ellahi. First, we discuss how he balances his NHS and private work and what a portfolio career gives him in terms of balance and job satisfaction. We then move on to his practice and how they’ve become one of the highest rated GP Practices in the country on Google. Part three covers Dr Ellahi’s venturing into GP Consultancy, offering his experience and insight to practices who are struggling, much in the way that management consultants exist but from a specific General Practitioner viewpoint. Timings: 00:29 - Intro 00:58 - Mateen's portfolio 02:54 - Why does a portfolio career suit Dr Ellahi? 04:29 - How did you find and secure your private roles? 05:59 - What does the mixture of NHS and private work give you? 07:13 - What does the growth of the private GP market mean for the NHS? 08:24 - What would you say to the GPs thinking of going into the private sector? 09:30 - Should the NHS be encouraging GPs to have a portfolio? 10:55 - What do you wish you'd known before you started working as a portfolio GP? 12:49 - How do you see your portfolio evolving? #primarycare #generalpractice #menloparkprimarycare #primarycarepodcastportfoliocareer #portfoliogp #healthcare #healthcarepodcast #generalpractitioner #podcast #podcastsetup

In this episode, Ciaran Fletcher is joined by Dr. Farnaaz Sharief MBE, to discuss stress and burnout in healthcare.   Farnaaz offers insight about how you can recognise signs of stress and burnout in yourself and your colleagues, as well as offering her tips and advice for dealing with these complex issues.

GP Partner, Dr Rebecca Ennis from Western Avenue Medical Centre in Chester, delves into her journey to Partnership, specifically not long after qualifying, and how her practice does things differently.   In this episode, we discuss: 🩺Choosing GP as a speciality 📚Returning to University to specialise 🏠Choosing a practice 💭Lessons learnt as a partner 📈The future of GP   Timings: 00:05 - Introduction. 00:48 - Overview of Dr Rebecca's medical career. 02:42 - What, about the practice she joined as a partner, was attractive? 04:34 - How does her practice offer such good work/life balance? 05:34 - Did she view many practices before finding her current partnership? 06:22 - How much exposure to financial and contractual issues did she have before committing to partnership? 07:12 - What is the team like at her practice? 07:53 - How her practice does things differently. 09:00 - What areas is she improving on in the practice? 10:27 - What is her strategy for navigating these uncertain times? 11:29 - Lessons learnt so far as a partner. 13:11 - What does the government need to do to make GP a more sustainable career path?   If you want to get in touch regarding partnership or anything else to do with primary care, you can call 0113 350 1308 or email info@menloparkrecruitment.com.   #primarycare #generalpractice #partnership #gp #podcast #menloparkprimarycare #healthcare #nhs #primarycarepodcast

In this episode we are joined by Dr Steve Taylor, a former GP Partner who has been involved in training 60 GPs throughout his career. Steve is focussed on helping get the message out there about the truth of what GPs experience on a daily basis – something that the mainstream media do a poor job of. We discuss some of the stats and figures that Steve shares online and what the future of general practice might look like.    Timings:   00:05- Ciaran introduces Dr Steve Taylor 00:46- Steve Taylor introduces himself 01:25- Background on Dr Steve’s work and why he became a GP 02:57- Where and how did the GP workload and pressure stats start? 07:36- GPs in the media 09:21-What has brought about the increase in GP workload? 12:51- Mental health in general practice 14:37- Funding in Primary Care 16:13- Why are younger and newly qualified GPs leaving? 17:33- GPs from overseas 20:48- International Health Policy Statistics 21:52- What needs to be done to turn around ‘bad GP statistics? What needs to change? 27:04- Failure to support GPs 32:00- ‘Bad news’ about GPs sells! 33:52- Patient satisfaction 35:20- Is there a lack of understanding by Labour and Lib Dems? 42:10- Is there hope for Primary Care? 47:42- Find Dr Steve Taylor on social media.

In this episode of the Illuminating Primary Care podcast, David Murphy is joined by Dr. Nabeel Arshad, GP Partner at The Brooke Surgery, which is Google's highest rated in the country.   We discuss what changes practices can make to drastically improve patient satisfaction, and how to improve Google reviews.

Join Ciaran Fletcher and Dr. Erwin Kwun, the man who coaches GP trainees to help them succeed MRCGP SCA and beyond.   They discuss the challenges GP trainees can face, doctors' wellbeing in training and beyond, preparation for the SCA, and developing a portfolio career.

Ciaran Fletcher is joined by Dr. Sally Hambly to discuss her work in coaching doctors to make career decisions which put their wellbeing at the centre.   We discuss the sunk cost fallacy and how it may prevent doctors leaving primary care, the pressures of taking on a new role, how imposter syndrome affects GPs, and why career diversification may be the right choice for some.

In this fascinating episode of the Illuminating Primary Care podcast, Kirsty Morris is joined by Riccardo DiCuffa, Co Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Thyme. Riccardo explains how he believes we should approach the issue of an ageing population, with people living longer, but not necessarily healthier. He offers advice as to how people can implement lifestyle changes to ensure they live long, healthy lives.