Podcast - Robert McCartney - GP Partnership considerations

When you are thinking of entering into general practice partnership, there is a very definite dearth of information and insider knowledge available to potential new partners. There are a number of really crucial factors to consider and some specific information you may require access to, in order to really understand what the expectations are of you and most importantly, whether the partnership is worthy of your investment and how likely you are to succeed in it. Fortunately, Robert McCartney, solicitor, and general practice business consultant, returns to the Ockham sofa this week to cut through the confusion and to give us some clear advice on navigating and negotiating what can be an incredibly tricky path. From property, people and finances to the business, the vision and the culture, this week’s episode gives a much-needed overview and insight into practice partnership for beginners. Introduction (45 secs) Primary considerations for those thinking of entering into GP partnership (1 min 14 secs) Assessing leadership, management, and the level of team engagement within a network (1 min 56 secs) How important are clearly defined roles within a partnership? (2 mins 51 secs) The business and the vision (3 mins 44 secs) Partnership commitment (5 mins 36 secs) Guidance on governance (6 mins 25 secs) Recognising red flags where finance is concerned (7 mins 29 secs) Investment in general practice property (8 mins 59 secs) What potential GP partners should be mindful of when it comes to property (10 mins 11 secs) Other property related considerations (11 mins 38 secs) People and HR (11 mins 59 secs) Recognising good practices from not so good practices in the current climate (13 mins 13 secs) Why Practice Management is key (15 mins 38 secs) The journey to parity (16 mins 33 secs) Where does the power lie right now? (19 mins 19 secs) New to Partnership Payment Scheme; negotiating terms and what to expect (20 mins 23 secs) How the New to General Practice Partnership course can help (21 mins 52 secs) If this episode has whet your appetite and you’re keen to know more, information about the New to General Practice Partnership Training Programme (and how to sign up) can be found here If you’d like to discuss any aspect of the course on offer further, please contact Ben at [email protected] or Robert at [email protected]