GP employment law courses 2008
- Managing change
- Managing performance
The BMA is offering 2 one-day courses introducing GP practices to Managing change and Managing performance.
Cost to attend
Registration is open to GP Partners or their Practice Managers and the registration fees are as below:
BMA Members: £110.00 + VAT (£19.25), total £129.25
Non-Members: £160.00 + VAT (£28.00), total £188.00*
Priority will be given to BMA members who wish to attend.
Any Practice Manager wishing to attend will pay the same registration fee as their GP Partner, depending on whether they are a member or non-member of the BMA.
*If any non-members join the BMA, before the date of the course they have registered to attend, then we will refund you the difference of £50.00 (+ VAT) between the member and non-member rates.
The registration fee includes access to the course, refreshments and lunch and course materials.
How to register
Book your place on one or more of the courses here.
Dates and venues
The courses are taking place throughout England during the year and you are welcome to attend the course which is most convenient to you. Please see the details relating to each course. Please note that places on each course are limited and bookings are taken on a first come, first served basis.
Managing change
As an employer you need to be able to handle change among staff fairly and consistently. Ensuring good practice around recruiting new staff, dealing with employment matters and terminating employment is vital in terms of generating a good working environment and improving staff morale. Understanding the nature of the employment contract, and its wider implications, is an important means of overcoming difficulties at an early stage.
Course content
- Recruitment and Selection
- Contracts of Employment
- Variations to the Employment Contract
- Terminating the Employment Contract
- Redundancy and TUPE
09.30 - 10.00 hrs: Registration
10.00 - 13.00 hrs: Session 1
13.00 - 13.45 hrs: Lunch
13.45 - 16.30 hrs: Session 2
16.30 hrs: Close
Dates and venues
Tuesday 30 September: Jurys Inn, Nottingham
Managing performance
Common sense dictates that if you employ people, you want to ensure value for money by getting the most from your staff. Those who feel valued and who are fairly and consistently treated will have a higher level of commitment to their employer and the community you serve. As an employer, you need to understand your legal duties in terms of handling performance and work-related problems appropriately.
Course content
- The Principle of Natural Justice
- Dealing with staff grievances
- Performance management
- Handling disciplinary matters
- Absence and long term illness
- Disability and sickness absence issues
09.30 - 10.00 hrs: Registration
10.00 - 13.00 hrs: Session 1
13.00 - 13.45 hrs: Lunch
13.45 - 16.30 hrs: Session 2
16.30 hrs: Close
Dates and venues
Tuesday 7 October: Centre for Life, Newcastle
Managing equal opportunities and Managing health and safety
These courses have been withdrawn.
BMA Conferences
British Medical Association, BMA House, PO Box 295, London, WC1H 9TE
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7383 6605/6137
Fax: +44 (0)20 7383 6663
Email: confunit@bma.org.uk
Web: www.bma.org.uk/conferences