Portfolio careers

Abstract

G eneral practice has always been a gateway to pursue various clinical interests, and has provided clinicians with the flexibility to choose how they balance these interests with their duties as a GP. Other than a position as a partner, salaried or locum GP, the option of becoming a 'portfolio' GP has become more attractive in recent years, with various deaneries supporting this via 'fellowship' programmes. This article focuses on the various types of portfolio career, and how these career options can be pursued. The GP curriculum and becoming a portfolio GP Core statement 1: Being a GP requires GPs to be able to:. Describe the current structure of your local healthcare system, including the various roles, responsibilities and organisations within it, applying this understanding to improve the quality and safety of the care you provide. Demonstrate approaches that balance the needs of individual patients with the health needs of the local community, within available resources. Recognise how the role and influence of the GP spans across the healthcare system, including (but not limited to): First-contact clinician