GPC Focus on guidance for salaried GPs: Extended hours - 30 Apr 08

Dear LMC members,

We are aware that many salaried GPs are being asked to change their hours of work as a result of practices taking on, or considering taking on, the extended hours DES or a LES. The GPC, in conjunction with BMA Regional Services, has therefore produced the following guidance note for salaried GPs:  http://www.bma.org.uk/ap.nsf/Content/exthourssalgps0408

This covers:
1. What action a salaried GP should take if their employer wants to change their hours of work
2. Points for the salaried GP to consider before making a decision
3. How an employer may change the salaried GP's hours/terms and conditions
4. Points for the salaried GP to consider in responding to the employer’s proposal
5. Action to take if their hours are unilaterally changed
6. Action that the salaried GP should take if their hours are changed with their agreement
7. BMA support available to BMA members.

While the guidance note is specifically for salaried GPs, practice employers may also find it helpful. Please could you therefore draw this to attention of your GPs.

With kind regards,

Julie Goodway, GPC secretariat

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