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Trainee FAQ<\/h1>

Frequently Asked Questions from Trainees<\/p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

When is GP teaching? <\/span><\/summary>

GP trainees are expected to attend teaching which is on a Thursday. For more information and a schedule of events visit the calendar page here<\/a>. <\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

What is the Local Faculty Group (LFG)? <\/span><\/summary>

The GP Faculty Group\u2019s remit is threefold:\u00a0
– ensure that the local GPST programme is fit for purpose and in line with the national GPST curriculum requirements
– quality control the local GPST programme\u00a0with feedback from trainees and departments
– ensure that trainee progression is tracked, supported and audited.\u00a0\u00a0Any educational concerns or targets for the trainees are shared between Clinical and Educational Supervisors through written or telephone communication and also with the GPST Faculty Group.<\/p>

The local GP Faculty meets three times a year in November, March and June.\u00a0<\/p>

Dates for 2025-2026 are Thursday 20 November 2025, Thursday 26 March 2026 and Thursday 11 June 2026.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

What is the Professional Support and Wellbeing Service (PSW)? <\/span><\/summary>

The Professional Support and Wellbeing Service (PSW) (formerly the Professional Support Unit) is a free service primarily dedicated to supporting the progression of postgraduate training for NHS healthcare professionals. They work independently of Specialty Schools, Training Programmes or Trusts and can offer confidential and impartial support or advice for those who need it. <\/p>

They offer access to support for neurodiversity, dyslexia, communication or linguistic difficulties, careers advice, and coaching.<\/p>

Visit them here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

What is the Curriculum and AKT Support for Training (CAST) Programme? <\/span><\/summary>

The Curriculum and AKT Support for Training (CAST) Programme is open to all KSS GP Speciality Trainees to aid Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) Preparation. The various resources are designed to be utilised from early ST1, throughout ST2 with additional targeted support for resitting candidates.<\/p>

Visit them here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Is there accommodation available at Royal Surrey Hospital?<\/span><\/summary>

Accommodation is available within the hospital grounds (Gill Avenue) for staff employed by the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. For up-to-date information and availability please visit the link below.
https:\/\/a2dominion.co.uk\/rent\/Key-Worker\/Gill-Avenue-Guildford<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

What support is there after I qualify? What is First 5? <\/span><\/summary>

First 5 Guildford & Waverley is a group for local GPs who have recently qualified. Join them here: www.first5guildford.com<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

We’re still working on this page <\/span><\/summary>

Have a question? 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