Useful tips and tools to help you improve as a Trainer

Downloads...

 

Some favourites

 

GP Trainee induction (click) - from example timetables to Trainer checklists

 

Giving Feedback (click) - tips for ensuring you provide constructive feedback

 

Giving feedback- how to do it! (click) - a more detailed review of the art of successful feedback

 

Tutorial reflection & feedback template for both Trainers and GPSTs (click)

 

Tutorial Log for GPSTs and Trainers (click) -  it helps GPSTs with their e-portfolio entries & PDPs. It also helps Trainers develop their tutorial skills and provides a useful record for TQA re-approval.

 

Educators' Notes - how to use them (click) - guidance on how to use Educators' Notes within the e-portfolio

 

What makes a good tutorial?  (click)

 

Tutorial feedback forms (click) - improving your tutorials, derived from Gibb's cycle of reflection

 

A template for improving RCA (click) - proforma to be used during RCA to help you make the most of the cases.

 

Another RCA template from our neighbours in Bradford (click)

 

Problem based video consultation skills analysis (click) - a non COT approach to video consultation skills analysis

 

I Spy Consultation Skills (click) - a tool for GPSTs to use during problem based video consultation skills analysis

 

Consultation skills spotting (click) – a checklist for video review by trainers

 

Problem Learners (click) - and how to manage the situation

 

GP Specialty Trainees (GPSTs) Problems (click)

 

Pennine's feedback form (click) which is completed and submitted by GPSTs at the end of each post to our administrator

 

Giving a Reference for your Trainee - a simple template for providing a structured comprehensive reference for GPSTs (click)

 

YouTube clip about CSA myths and tips

 

 

Consultation skills teaching

 

Consultation models (click) - A PowerPoint presentation

 

The Rough Guide to Consultations (click) - A PowerPoint presentation P1

 

The Rough Guide to Consultations (click) - A PowerPoint presentation P2

 

The Rough Guide to Consultations (click) - A PowerPoint presentation P3

 

Identifying and using minimal cues (click) - A PowerPoint presentation

 

Managing tricky situations (click) - A PowerPoint presentation

 

Consultation skills spotting (click) – a checklist for video review

 

Phrases for achieving COT competencies (click)

 

 

 

Other useful downloads

 

Assessing your RCA performance (click)

 

A template for improving RCA (click) - proforma to be used during RCA to help you make the most of the cases.

 

Using the e-portfolio as a training resource (click) - It allows the Trainer to mark the discussed e-portfolio entries as ‘read’ and identify competencies, learning needs and help the GPST with their PDP.

 

Improving small group teaching (click)

 

The excellent BMJ series ABC of teaching and learning (click) - These are a really useful set of reviews which explore the evidence for optimising learning and teaching.

 

Curriculum - self assessment rating scale (click) 2008

A useful tool for identifying GP Specialty Trainee's (GPST) learning needs which goes into much greater detail than the e-portfolio 'curriculum coverage' section.

 

Getting feedback on the training aspects of the practice (click) - a template for providing a structured comprehensive assessment of your performance as a training practice.

 

A simpler feedback form (click)

 

The PMETB questionnaire 2009 (click) - a surprisingly hospital orientated questionnaire that all GP Trainees now have to complete while in general practice.

 

OOH Useful Resources for Clinical Supervisors and GPSTs (click) 2009

 

Trainer appraisal - self assessment questionnaire (click) 

 

Trainer appraisal (click) - a detailed form providing a structured approach to Trainer appraisal

 

Referral assessment tool (click) - a useful tool for assessing your GPST's referrals

 

How to use CSA feedback (click) - very useful if your GPST has to re-sit! Also a useful tool for preparing GPSTs for CSA

 

 

 

An example of PBL scenarios

 

Problem Based Learning - ideal for small group or 'one to one' education (click)

 

PBL scenario Chronic Pain (click)

 

PBL scenario MS (click)

 

PBL Sexual Health 1 (click)

 

PBL scenario Sexual Health 2 (click)

 

PBL drugs and alcohol (click)

 

PBL scenarios re benefits and disability (click)

 

PBL scenario PCO (click)

 

PBL scenario Child Protection (click)

 

PBL scenario - Psychiatry and patients' relatives (click)

 

 

 

Some other shorter PBL scenarios

 

Problem Based Learning scenario - diabetes (click)

 

Problem Based Learning scenario 1  April  2008 (click)

 

Problem Based Learning scenario 2  May 2008 (click)

 

Problem Based Learning scenario 3  May 2008 (click)

 

PBLscenario 4 March 2009 (click)

 

PBL scenario 5 March 2009 (click)

 

 

Why not look at our webpage which has a wealth of teaching scenarios? (click)