Planning for Retirement

Planning for retirement involves a thoughtful and strategic approach to ensure a secure and fulfilling future. One must consider various factors, including financial readiness, healthcare needs, and lifestyle preferences.

Our goal is not only to assist you in making a well-considered decision but also to encourage exploration of alternative opportunities before deciding to leave the field entirely.

We recognise the value of the wealth of experience that seasoned professionals bring to the healthcare landscape and believe that those in the later stages of their careers can continue to contribute significantly.

 

We've compiled insightful self-reflection tools to assist you in navigating your retirement choices:

Your thinking so far?

  • How did you get to your current decision?
  • What are the internal/external factors?
  • Do you want to retire or change your work?
  • Have you considered a sabbatical? Career break?
  • Do you need new challenges?
  • If you could choose to work/live how you want, what would your life look like?

What are you retiring from?

  • Retiring from the partnership and the GP Performers List (GPPL)
  • Retiring from the partnership, not taking 24 hour retirement and staying on the GPPL to do non-partnership work
  • Retiring from the partnership, taking 24 hour retirement and staying on the GPPL to do non-partnership work
  • Taking 24 hour retirement and returning to the partnership (still on the GPPL)

At The Hub Plus, we’re here to help you grow, thrive, and find the career path that best suits your skills and aspirations within primary care. Whether you're just starting, looking for a change, or seeking guidance on professional development, our tailored Career Conversations are designed to support you every step of the way.

Career Conversations provide a dedicated, one-on-one space to discuss your career aspirations, goals, and challenges

Introducing Senior Career Webinar Series.

Join us for an insightful series covering essential topics like retirement planning, financial management, pensions made simple, and much more!

This webinar series is designed to support GPs as they navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of the later stages of their careers.

Practicalities of leaving

The practicalities of retiring from the medical profession involve a meticulous and often challenging process. Inform key stakeholders about your retirement with this checklist, ensuring a smooth transition for patients, colleagues, and administrative personnel.

Below is a list of people who you should inform if you plan to retire: 

  • Partners
  • Staff
  • Primary Care Support England
  • NHS Pensions
  • NHSEI
  • ICB
  • The practice accountant
  • CQC
  • Medical Defence Organisation
  • HMRC
  • Patients

Please click here to find a useful guide for retiring.