GP Induction

Our team of Programme Directors, Administrators, Trainers and Practice Managers work together to ensure that your introduction to General Practice Specialist Training is enjoyable and interesting.

Don't Panic....

If you have just joined the scheme you will meet all the team and have an opportunity to find out about GP training at our induction events. One thing you must do as soon as possible is to register with the RCGP and activate your e-portfolio (click).

 

Prior to you starting in General Practice, your Practice Manager will arrange for you to meet your Trainer and visit the practice where you can complete all the necessary paperwork.

 

They may also provide you with the updated TISA form, if not you can download it here. This simple self assessment tool is designed to help you define your learning needs and plan your education during your attachment.

 

Then comes your first day....

It's not like the bad old days where you were 'chucked in at the deep end' and assessed by whether you sunk or swam. Every practice offers an induction programme which enables you to get to know your Trainer, the practice and the multidisciplinary team. Why not have a look at the SunnyBank Medical Centre induction programme or a typical GP Specialty Trainee (GPST) timetable.

 

Just click on the following downloads:

 

A Practice Manager's tick list for tasks & documentation prior to induction

 

AiT leaflet 2008 - RCGP packages, e-portfolio and exam costs

 

Trainee Self Assessment Tool

 

An example of a GP Trainee induction programme

 

An example of a GP Trainee timetable

 

Model GP Trainee Contract (Updated 12/07)

 

EWTD guidance for GPSTs 2009

 

Pennine's policy on GPST 'moonlighting' i.e. additional paid medical work outside contractual obligations during GPST training (click) 2009

 

Useful telephone numbers (Huddersfield 2008)

 

Useful telephone numbers (Calderdale 2008)

 

Useful telephone numbers (Bradford 2008)

 

 

Task Sheets to be used when sitting in with:

 

            The reception team

            The doctor

            The health visitor

            The nurse practitioner

            The social worker

            The pharmacist

 

Things for you and your Trainer to discuss by the end of the first two weeks:

           

Educational matters

 

Practice matters

 

A typical learning contract

 

An example of permitted abbreviations

 

The contents of a doctor’s bag

 

The Trainee's guide to the e-portfolio - August 2008

This excellent summary from the RCGP is concise and has lots of screen shots of the e-portfolio making it easy to follow. It's a large file to download but well worth the wait.

 

RCGP guidelines on recording consultations

 

Consent form for recording consultations