Beautiful Hebden Bridge gateway to the Dales

Pennine GPST scheme

 

Welcome to Pennine GPST scheme, where we have been delivering GP training for over 15 years. We have 60 GP Specialty Trainees (GPSTs) in our scheme supported by over 20 Trainers, three Programme Directors and two administrators.

 

We offer innovative 6 month GP posts in ST1 during which you can be released on a part time basis to experience a variety of specialties e.g. hospice care, dermatology, rheumatology etc.

 

Throughout your training we run a weekly half day release education programme which involves small group work and larger workshops exploring areas of the curriculum which are not covered by workplace based placement. In addition to its educational aspect it offers an opportunity to meet your colleagues, ‘chew the fat’ and compare experiences.

 

Our Training practices are situated in Calderdale and Kirklees offering GP placement in small town and rural settings. Furthermore, you have access to the rolling Pennine hills but remain close to the cities of Huddersfield, Halifax, Bradford, Leeds and Manchester with all that these super cities have to offer.

 

Whether your applying for GP Training, a GPST or a Trainer our website cuts through the gobbledygook and helps you get to grips with the processes you will be going through - so you'll know the difference between your COTs and MSFs and your CSRs from your ESRs!

 

 

Why not have a look at our most popular pages from the site?

  1. The News page (click) - Keep up to date with what is happening, as it happens, whether it’s changes to the e-portfolio, nMRCGP assessments or our website.
  2. Tools for Trainers (click) - Over 80 useful downloads for Trainers.
  3. Updated chronic disease management guidelines  (click) and our curriculum matched downloads (click).
  4. The GP Journey (click) - Starting as a GP Specialty Trainee (GPST), downloads for Trainees and Practice Managers.
  5. nMRCGP (click) - Our downloads help demystify all the components, deadlines and assessments.
  6. Applying for GP Training (click) - Find out about the process of applying for GP training.
  7. Courses (click) for GP Specialty Trainees, intending Trainers and Trainers.
  8. Useful links (click) - Useful links recommended by our Trainees.

 

Or have a look at our Site Map

 

 

 

 

 

HDR News

Venue: ST1 & ST2 are at the Learning Centre at Calderdale Royal Hospital

but ST3 will be at Brig Royd Surgery (click)

 

Date: 7/9/10 Lunch at 13:00 and the session starts at 14:00

 

Topic: ST1 & ST2s 'Improving your examination skills' and ST3 will be on their CSA prep course (P4)

 

Preparation:  ST1&ST2 to have a look at the YouTube clips (click). ST3 no preparation required other than videoing some 10 minute consultations for session five in 2 weeks.

 

News & Updates

 

THE NEWS PAGE (click) - Keep up to date with what is happening, as it happens, whether it’s changes to the e-portfolio, nMRCGP assessments or our website.

 

HDR HANDOUTS (click) - Missed HDR? You can now catch up by reading the handouts.

 

COURSES (click) - Have a look at the wide range of courses on offer for GPSTs throughout the UK.

 

Next Trainers' Workshop

 

Venue: TBA

 

Date: Sept 21st

 

Topic: Helping GPSTs to pass the CSA

 

Preparation: Read the CSA related downloads (click)

 

Future dates (13:00 starts): Nov 25th. 

 

 

Educational Supervision Deadlines

 

The next deadline is 30/9/10 (Formative Yorkshire Deanery Educational Supervision Review).

 

See our Educational Review guidance (click) which explains the different types of reviews.

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