Dr Nikki Harrison ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) 

Nikki’s role focuses on the specific issues faces by our cohort of female GPs.  

Adversities following maternity leave whilst working for the RAF prompted me to enter medicine, and I applied for the job as Female GP Network Lead as I felt we should be doing so much more to support women in the workplace, especially in key roles such as medicine.  

- My aims for the next 12 months in this role will be to: 

- Create a female network of GPs and GP trainees within Shropshire; 

- Use the network to identify the key issues impacting female GPs; 

- Create an online wellness hub that can be accessed to advertise jobs, courses, mentoring and support for female GPs 

- Create a panel of female GPs who can be a point of contacts in their area of interest for others who are seeking alternative roles and portfolio careers 

- Introduce child friendly networking coffee mornings.

• Childcare Information- Returning to work following a period of parental leave can sometimes be daunting. Here are some useful resources for advice on breastfeeding, childcare and finances.
• Health and Wellbeing- Here are some resources specifically aimed at supporting clinicians. If you require additional support that is not included below, please don’t hesitate to contact me at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
• Maternity and Adoption Information- Here are some useful resources for parenthood including KIT days, maternity pay and appraisals.
• Portfolio Panel- We have a fantastic range of opportunities for portfolio GPs in Shropshire. Here is a list of local women who have successful portfolio careers who have kindly offered to be a point of contact if you wish to pursue something similar.