Designing your GP career: becoming the architect of your own blueprint
This presentation explores the growing role of portfolio careers in general practice and why many GPs are combining clinical and non-clinical roles to create more flexible, sustainable, and fulfilling careers. Set in the context of increasing workload pressures and wellbeing challenges, the session highlights how portfolio working can support professional resilience while aligning with wider NHS workforce priorities. Using practical examples and personal experience, the talk outlines the benefits of portfolio careers, showcases common portfolio roles, and offers pragmatic advice on how to build a portfolio career in a strategic and sustainable way.
- 1. Describe the relevance and drivers of portfolio careers in contemporary general practice.
- 2. Recognise a range of clinical and non-clinical portfolio roles available to GPs.
- 3. Evaluate the benefits and challenges associated with portfolio working.
- 4. Identify practical steps to develop a portfolio career aligned with personal values, career goals, and wellbeing.

