The GP+ Careers Podcast

The GP+ Careers Podcast

Royal College of General Practitioners

Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
83%
Hosting
audioboom.com

About This Podcast

Brought to you by the RCGP, the GP+ Careers podcast, hosted by Dr Sophie Lumley aims to showcase the breadth and diversity of careers you can develop as a GP.

Dr Lumley interviews GPs who do their GP work alongside an extended role, special interest or extra responsibility. Each podcast is focused on a specific interest or role even if the GP has multiple.

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Recent Episodes

25: GP+ Gastroenterology with Dr Charlie Andrews

May 22, 2026 35m

This episode of the podcast features Dr Charlie Andrews, a GP Partner in North Somerset who has developed a diverse career as a GP with an extended role (GPwER) in gastroenterology. His journey began…

24: GP+ Medical Journalism with Dr Rammya Mathew

Apr 24, 2026 24m

In this episode of the GP+ Careers podcast, host Sophie is joined by Dr Rammya Mathew, a GP in Northwest London and a borough medical director in Brent. Alongside these leadership roles, Rammya is a…

23: GP+ Urgent Care with Dr Maisun Elftise

Mar 20, 2026 34m

Join us this month as Sophie speaks with Dr Maisun Elftise, a GP and Consultant in Integrated and Community Care working in an urgent care setting in Coventry. She highlights the improved work-life…

22: GP+ Dermatology with Dr John Diamond

Feb 20, 2026 29m

In this episode of the GP+ Careers podcast, Sophie interviews Dr John Diamond, a GP based in Northern Ireland as he shares his journey of developing an extended role in dermatology to tackle Northern…

21: GP+ Child Health with Dr Amina Al-Yassin

Jan 16, 2026 30m

This episode of the GP+ Careers podcast features Dr Amina Al-Yassin, a First5 GP who has built a dynamic portfolio focused on child health. Dr Al-Yassin details her experience balancing clinical…

20: GP+ NHSE Clinical Advisor with Dr Maria Mastrantonio

Dec 19, 2025 24m

In this episode of the GP+ Careers podcast, host Dr Sophie Lumley is joined by Dr Maria Mastrantonio, a Clinical Advisor to NHS England's regional team in the south west. Maria explains her specific…

19: GP+ Health Inequalities with Dr Rachel Steen

Nov 21, 2025 29m

This month, podcast host Dr Sophie Lumley interviews Dr Rachel Steen, a GP focused on health inequalities. Dr Steen discusses her work running the National Trailblazer scheme, a post-certification…

18: GP+ Career Coaching with Dr Sarah Goulding

Oct 24, 2025 31m

In this episode of the GP+ Careers podcast, host Dr Sophie Lumley is joined by Dr Sarah Goulding, a portfolio GP and career coach for medical professionals. Sarah shares her journey to becoming a…

17: GP+ Palliative Care with Dr Tarana Hafiz

Sep 26, 2025 21m

In this episode of the GP+ Careers podcast, Sophie interviews Dr Tarana Hafiz, a GP with an extended role in Palliative Care. The interview explores the practicalities of her split week between…

16: GP+ Gambling Harms with Dr Emma Ryan

Aug 29, 2025 34m

In this episode of the GP+ Careers podcast, Sophie interviews Dr Emma Ryan, a GP partner and Clinical Director, and also serves as the lead GP at the UK's first national primary care gambling harms…

15: GP+ Minor Ops with Dr Pim Dhahan

Jul 18, 2025 17m

This month, we hear from Dr Pim Dhahan, a GP in Birmingham with a special interest in minor surgery. He shares his journey into minor operations, emphasising the importance of accredited courses and…

14: GP+ Academic with Dr Tom Purchase

Jun 16, 2025 27m

In this episode, Sophie speaks with Dr Tom Purchase, a First5 GP and a Health and Care Research Wales NIHR Doctoral Fellow at Cardiff University. Tom describes his career journey into his doctoral…

13: GP+Humanitarian Health with Dr Hareen De Silva

May 30, 2025 33m

In this episode, Sophie is joined by Dr Hareen De Silva who has a special interest in Humanitarian and Global Health. Hareen describes how he got into the field, how you can find out if it is the…

12: GP+ Lifestyle Medicine with Dr Callum Leese

May 23, 2025 29m

This month, Sophie interviews Dr Callum Leese, a First5 GP based in Aberfeldy, Scotland with an extended role in Lifestyle Medicine. Callum shares his journey into the field and signposts to a number…

11: GP+ Training Programme Director with Dr Irene Afreh-Mensah

Apr 17, 2025 15m

In this month's episode we hear from Dr Irene Afreh-Mensah, a First5 GP whose work week is a variety of clinical work as a salaried GP, TPD and one day of Undergraduate teaching at the local…

10: GP+ Migrant Health with Dr Sarah Clark

Mar 14, 2025 12m

This month we hear from Dr Sarah Clark who works one day a week as a clinical assessor for Medical Justice. Medical Justice are a charity who work to support the health and legal rights for people…

9: GP+ Working in Secure Environments with Dr Juli McCulloch

Feb 21, 2025 26m

In this month’s episode we hear from Dr Juli McCulloch, a First5 GP working in secure environments and secondary care addiction services. Juli provides valuable insights into working in a high…

8: GP+ Appraiser with Dr Nicky Wilson

Jan 24, 2025 16m

In this month’s episode our host Dr Sophie Lumley is joined by Dr Nicky Wilson, a GP appraiser since 2018. Nicky outlines her career journey so far, the skills required to be appraiser, benefits of…

7: GP+ Genomics with Dr Will Evans

Dec 12, 2024 21m

In this month's episode we are pleased to be joined by Dr Will Evans, a salaried GP in Leeds and as a GP with a special interest in Genetics with the Yorkshire regional genetic service. Will tells…

6: GP+ Learning Disabilities with Dr Ayesha Mahmud

Nov 15, 2024 27m

This month we are joined by Dr Ayesha Mahmud, a salaried GP, TPD, ICB lead and Faculty Education Lead with a special interest in Learning Disabilities and Autism. Ayesha describes how her GP career…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The GP+ Careers Podcast have?

The GP+ Careers Podcast has published 25 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

Is The GP+ Careers Podcast still active?

The GP+ Careers Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 24m.

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