How to Set Up in Private Practice: A Complete One-Day Masterclass
Stepping into private practice can feel exciting, daunting, and at times, overwhelming. Whether you are just beginning to consider private work or are ready to build and grow your practice, this full-day event is designed to give you the clarity, confidence and practical tools you need to succeed.
Bringing together leading experts from across the private healthcare ecosystem, the day offers a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to establishing and running a safe, compliant and financially robust private practice. From understanding your professional risks to developing your online presence, the programme has been built to answer the questions clinicians most frequently ask when entering private practice.
What You Will Learn
Morning: Building a Safe, Compliant and Sustainable Foundation
- The Landscape of Private Practice
A clear and concise overview with Professor William Harrop-Griffiths. - Medical Indemnity Essentials
Practical guidance on navigating indemnity in today’s private sector. - Legal Considerations You Cannot Ignore
Helping you understand contracts, liabilities, and essential legal protections. - Hospital Expectations
Insights on credentialing, working relationships, and quality assurance. - PMI Perspective
Explaining pathways to recognition and how insurers operate. - Billing and Healthcode
A practical session demystifying billing systems, coding, and getting paid efficiently. - Understanding PHIN Requirements
What you must report, why it matters, and how to stay compliant. - CQC Registration and Compliance
A clear walkthrough of requirements for solo and group practices. - Employing Staff & HR Basics
Explaining recruitment, contracts, and managing a small clinical team. - Appraisal and Revalidation
Ensuring your practice meets GMC standards from day one.
Afternoon Breakout Sessions: Tailored Guidance for Your Specialty
In the afternoon, choose from three specialty-specific breakout groups:
- GPs entering private practice
- Specialists launching or expanding a consultant-led practice
- Anaesthetists navigating partnerships and sessional work
These focused sessions ensure you leave with advice that is directly relevant to your clinical role and ambitions.
Ending the day on ‘Growing Your Practice & Building Your Brand’
Learn how to stand out, communicate effectively, and build trust with patients in the digital age.
- Building your brand identity
- Website, social media, and SEO
Why Attend?
By the end of the day, you will have:
✔ A roadmap for setting up and running your private practice
✔ A clear understanding of legal, regulatory, and financial requirements
✔ Practical tools to streamline operations and minimise risk
✔ Expert guidance on how to build your professional brand and attract patients
✔ Tailored insights for your specialty’s unique challenges and opportunities
Whether you are exploring private work for the first time or looking to refine your current practice, this is the most comprehensive, high-value event of its kind.
