Pre-existing personal relationship with practice staff
A pre-existing personal relationship between a registrar and a member of staff at their training site could create a conflict of interest and lead to poor training, particularly if that person were a supervisor, practice manager or practice owner.
General practice placement
If you have any type of close personal relationship with a staff member at the practice where you wish to train, you and the practice must disclose this to us as a potential conflict of interest at the start of the placement process.
Registrars aren't allowed to apply for a placement at a practice where there is a significant pre-existing relationship with the supervisor, practice owner or practice manager, unless there are extenuating circumstances.
We also discourage you from seeking placement at a practice where you have a significant pre-existing relationship with another staff member (eg practice nurse, administrative staff, other GP).
Extended skills post
If you're seeking an extended skills post at a training site where there is a pre-existing personal relationship, we encourage you, where possible, to consider alternative options. However, if there are extenuating circumstances we may consider and approve the placement.