Career options and progression

When it comes to shaping your career, the possibilities are endless — and that can feel both exciting and overwhelming. The most important thing is to choose a path that feels true to you and supports the life you want to build. Trust your instincts, lean on the wisdom of those who know you best, and don’t be afraid to explore new directions. Whether it’s deciding what to do or where to live, give yourself the space to dream, discover, and design a future that inspires you.

There are different ways to work as a GP:

• Salaried GP – Regular income, fixed hours, employee benefits.
• GP Partner – Business owner, more control, higher income but more responsibility.
• Locum GP – Flexible working, varied experience, but requires self-employment management.
• Portfolio GP – Combines clinical work with teaching, research, or specialist interests.
• Teaching – GP training, medical students, mentorship.
• Specialist Roles – GP with extended roles (GPwER), Musculoskeletal (MSK) GP, women’s health, minor surgery, palliative care.
• Leadership – Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG roles, Primary Care Network leads, medical education.