In order to start practising privately at an existing healthcare facility, as part of their team, you are likely to be asked to sign a document giving you 'practising privileges'. This form will be supplied by registered manager of the organisation of where you would like to work. They will let you know what the requirements are, and you will need to provide them with any information or evidence they require.
The registered manager of a healthcare organisation is likely to require the same sort of information that is needed to get onto the GP performers list which is the equivalent in the NHS ie documentation to confirm your identity, qualifications, immunisation status, health and on-going training and evidence from your recent appraisals as well as references and a CV.
All primary healthcare is delivering a 'regulated service' and can only be delivered by someone who is registred with the CQC or under 'practising privileges' at a registered organisation. Practicing outside this framework is unlawful. When you are working under practising privileges your registered manager's duty is "to regulate the person managing the regulated activity on a day to day basis at the location where the regulated activity is provided".
Most organisations have a process that is followed by anyone applying for practising privileges which involves completing forms, providing evidence of training, ID, health, insurance, registration and appraisal.
It is likely you will be required to have some induction and training prior to starting to ensure you are aware of the organisations policies and procedures as these can differ from practice to practice.
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