The changing NHS: opportunity or threat?
The NHS environment is ever-changing. Resources are spread thinly and are required to be more flexible. Whilst this poses challenges, it can also present opportunities for those looking to further their careers. For practices, it can create uncertainty but having a succession plan in place will bring peace of mind when faced with unplanned leave of absence, retirement or staff simply moving on. It will also help create a structure for promotion or development within the team. Strategies you agree should be flexible, tailored to your own practice’s requirements, [...]
NHS in England – money flows, structures and system links
In this latest blog, management consultant Scott McKenzie considers NHS in England; money flows, structures and system links & the opportunity this presents for General Practice as providers in Integrated Care. The focus in the NHS currently lies on implementing the Sustainability and Transformation Partnership Plans (STPs) and converting those to a form of Integrated Care. This could be an Integrated Care System (ICS), or Integrated Care Partnership (ICP). It could be a Multispecialty Community Provider (MCP), which also includes the Primary Care Home, Primary and Acute Care Systems (PACS) and [...]
Greater Manchester at the forefront of offering PMA Level 3 and Level 5 Leadership & Management Diplomas
The PMA are delighted to confirm further collaboration with the GM Health and Social Care Partnership and the GP Excellence Programme. Following the success, earlier this year, of the bursary offer from the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership to co-fund the ESFA contribution which enabled an impressive number of practice staff to enrol in Level 3 or Level 5 ILM Leadership and Management Diplomas. This superb opportunity is being offered a second time around to all practice staff in the 10 Greater Manchester CCGs. They are planning to begin [...]
NHS England Cheshire & Merseyside offering PMA Level 3 and Level 5 Diplomas in Leadership & Management
The PMA are delighted to confirm collaboration with NHS England Cheshire & Merseyside and the bursary offer made available locally to over 400 practices to co-fund the ESFA contribution. This will enable practice staff to enrol in Level 3 or Level 5 ILM Leadership and Management Diplomas. The next cohort of learners and prospective candidates will be existing non-clinical practice staff or those who are seeking to develop into a management role. PMA GP Assistant Practice Manager - ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership & Management This qualification [...]
Consequences of rushed change in general practice
In this latest blog, management consultant Scott McKenzie examines the consequences of rushing into change in general practice and pushing through the process without undue care. I read with interest an interview with Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, Chair of RCGP Council, where she was reflecting on her second year in the role. The full interview can be found here and is well worth a read. Scott Mckenzie Independent Management Consultant From my own work I am finding it far more common these days [...]
When Federation outcomes are not as you envisaged
In his latest guest blog, management consultant Scott McKenzie examines what it takes to become a successful federation and what you need to do, if after a time, you are not progressing as planned. Whether newly set up or long established, if your federation hasn’t fully realised the benefits of federated working, it’s never too late to get back to basics around why you formed and build a viable, sustainable and resilient GP federation. Scott Mckenzie Independent Management Consultant Joint vision When [...]
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