Group Practices
Many GPs practice in partnership with a number of other doctors.
They share administrative and other costs, have the stimulus of
sharing cases and problems with their colleagues and may be able to
develop special interests and expertise within the group. The
doctors frequently possess and run their own practice premises.
However, a significant number of doctors practise from other kinds
of practice.
Dr Vijay Nayar is a GP Principal in Bedford
How long have you been in General
Practice?
16 years
What made you decide to become a GP?
The variety of work, opportunity to provide holistic care and
continuity of care, looking after whole families and developing
relationships with patients.
General Practices allows one to pursue special interests and
career opportunities provide a good work-life balance.
What are your current roles? Please list.
- GP Principal
- Trainer
- Course Organiser
- Appraiser
- Summative Assessment assessor
- PDP group facilitator
- Postgraduate Education Symposia Organiser
- Medico-legal examiner
What other roles have you had (in general practice and
beyond)?
LMC representative and RCGP faculty representative
How many hours would you say are in your average working
week?
50 hours
Do you have any special clinical interests?
- Dermatology and minor surgery
- Cardiovascular disease
- Lead GP for child protection
What is your involvement with the College (if
any)?
Previously I have served as a faculty rep
Are you involved in any other professional organisations
or committees?
Member of Association of Course
Organisers
What has been your career high point so far? / What do
you enjoy most about general practice?
- I enjoy working in a well organised GP practice with partners
who share a common ethos with regard to how we practice.
- I enjoy teaching to a variety of different groups-trainees,
staff, GPs
- I enjoy appraising and supporting colleagues
- High points (prior to obtaining fellowship) were obtaining my
Masters degree and appearing on BBC’s Panorama programme.
What three words would you use to describe General
Practice?
Challenging, rewarding and holistic
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