Organisational Structure
Seldoc is a limited company and operates as a non-profitable organization. This has allowed us to agree mutual trading status with the Inland Revenue. SELDOC has purposely accumulated little in the way of assets and in keeping with the ethics of being not for profit; any surplus is put back within the co-operative to support new co-operative businesses. In line with the UK Company Law an independent audit of accounts is carried out annually and a copy of accounts is lodged with Companies House.
SELDOC currently employs over 68 non-clinical staff in a variety of roles including administration, call handlers, receptionist and of course drivers. There is an Executive Management team that ensures the smooth running of the organization and all the management function are provided in-house, with the exception of its legal services and payroll, IT services and Occupational Health.
SELDOC has a robust constitution, PCT memorandum and articles, terms and conditions, which all GP members agree to abide by as part of joining SELDOC.
The governing body of the Co-operative is made up of:
 Council – consisting of 15 GP members, 5 from each of the 3 boroughs and are responsible for the policy and strategy.
Board of Directors – of 3 Council Members, each representing one of the 3 boroughs and are responsible for the operational management of Seldoc and are legally responsible for the well being of Seldoc under the Company Law.
Company Secretary – elected from the Council and is responsible for the AGM, Liasing with Company House, Company Legal Advisors and Company Auditors.
Chairperson – elected from the Council is figurehead wit responsibility for Chairing Council Meetings, external liaison and PR and spokes person for media.
Chief Executive – appointed officer with no voting rights is responsible for operational, strategic, financial and corporate management of SELDOC.
The Board of Directors meets monthly with Chief Executive and reviews and receives operational and financial reports. The Board of directors also receives a variety of clinical issues including complaints, activity, demand/ capacity, protocols, clinical governing issues, site issues etc. Recommendations from the Board are discussed by the Council (meets bi-monthly), who will then decide upon any changes. Council on a regular basis set up working/ exploratory groups a few examples are as follows:
New GP Contract Working Group – examine the possible impact on the organization of the proposed changes in the GP contract and in particular the Out of Hours element of the contract.
New Business Development Group – Examine the possibility of Seldoc running and managing 25-bedded GP unit etc.
Seldoc Strategic Group – to examine the short and long term of strategic directors in line with the new GP contract.
SELDOC remains a disciplined democratic organization with the constitution designed to encourage the involvement of its members. We consult our member via “GP Consultation Meetings” every quarter and our Annual General Meeting.
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