Avon Lmc

Avon LMC works for General Practitioners and Practice Staff across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Wherever possible, the LMC works co-operatively with NHS England, local CCGs and other organisations to ensure patients receive services and care in accordance with the profession's local and national priorities. Wherever necessary, the LMC robustly defends the profession's views when those of others conflict with what, we believe is in our patients' best interests. The LMC represents and advises on all matters concerning: GP Practices as providers of NHS Services including: GP contracts – both independent and salariedThe NHS Directions – regulationsNHS England's, CCGs' and local Public Health Departments' policiesThe NHS complaints process and disciplinary procedureLiaison with other agencies, including NHS Trusts, Local Authority Social Services and voluntary services. GP Practices as commissioners of services including: CCGsRelationships with Community and Acute TrustsThe LMC has the right to be consulted about the use of GMS resources by NHS England , CCGs Local Authority Public Health DepartmentsGPs as professionals: Education and training – undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational training, continuing professional developmentProfessionally-led regulation and professional standards – ethical, conduct and performance, including clinical governanceWorkforce PlanningLiaison with consultant and hospital colleaguesCollaboration with the General Medical CouncilCollaboration with national and professional bodies – British Medical Association and Royal College of General PractitionersOccupational health issues e. g. sick doctorsLiaison with other professionals allied to medicineDevelopment of Practice staff and partnerships
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Employee Count: 10
Keywords: hospitals & health care