GP Workforce Recruitment and Retention Guide
Welcome to the GP Workforce Recruitment and Retention Guide.
The purpose of this guide is to assist Health Boards and GP Practices considering different initiatives to improve the recruitment and retention of General Practitioners within all settings across Scotland.
🧠The aim of this guide is to help identify opportunities to develop a cohesive approach to recruitment and retention of GPs, to ensure there is a sustainable workforce for current and future needs of the population of Scotland.
📊 The status of this document is advisory and can be used as a tool by Health Boards and GP Practices to inform decision making surrounding the recruitment and retention of GP roles.
Explore:
- The Five Pillars of the Workforce Strategy
- Plan Recommendations
- Attract Recommendations
- Employ, Retain and Nurture Recommendations
- Support and Resources
- Download the GP Workforce Recruitment and Retention Guide as an interactive PDF tool
📩 If you would like to discuss any of the content of this guide, or would like further support, please contact the Centre for Workforce Supply Team.
Guidance for recruitment and retention of the GP workforce
The Five Pillars in the Health and Social Care Workforce Strategy (2022)
Plan Recommendations
Attract Recommendations
Employ, Retain and Nurture Recommendations
Support and Resources
Below is an additional repository of resources which may be helpful to support attraction, recruitment and retention:
Download the GP Workforce Recruitment and Retention Guide as an interactive PDF
Explore Scotland's General Practice Workforce Centre
