Welcome to the Macclesfield GP training Programme!
We are delighted to welcome you to the Macclesfield GP Training Programme and look forward to meeting you at the start of your first rotation. You may find the information below helpful to support you before you start. If you have any queries along the way, you can always contact the GP Training Administrator and your Training Programme Director (TPD).
First things first…
Once we have confirmation that you will be joining the Macclesfield Programme, we will send you an email with a questionnaire to be completed. We kindly ask that you complete this with as much information as possible, as it helps us during your track allocation.
Once your track allocation is completed, we will send you an email to confirm, along with the details of your Educational Supervisors and Clinical Supervisors. Further information on track allocation can be found on our Your Training page.
Important Communications
After accepting your training offer, you will receive emails from multiple stakeholders, including (but not limited to):
- The Lead Employer
- The GP School
- The Macclesfield GP Training Programme
It is important to check your emails regularly to ensure you do not miss any important communications.
Less Than Full Time (LTFT) Training
If you have indicated that you plan to apply for Less Than Full Time (LTFT) training, you will need to complete the relevant application form and submit this to your GP Training Administrator and TPD for approval and processing.
Rota
You should receive your rota for your first post approximately six weeks before your start date.
If your first post is in a GP practice, please contact your Clinical Supervisor in advance of your start date for your work schedule.
If your first post is hospital-based, the Medical Staffing Team will contact you with your rota.
If you have applied to work LTFT, please contact Medical Staffing or your GP Practice to agree your working days prior to rota release.
Relocations & Accommodation
If you are planning to move to Macclesfield or the surrounding areas, remember to register with a local GP. You can also find below a list of estate agents in Macclesfield and on-site accommodation contact details, if you need assistance finding accommodation.
Estate Agent
| Rightmove website for broader options: | |
| Rightmove – UK’s number one property website for properties for sale and to rent | |
| Estate agents in Macclesfield: | |
| Reeds Rains: Properties to Rent | Houses to Rent | Reeds Rains | Email address: macclesfield@reedsrains.co.uk |
| Northwood: Properties To Rent in Macclesfield | Northwood | Email address: macclesfield@northwooduk.com |
| Butters John Bee: Property Search – butters john bee | Estate and Letting Agents | Email address: macclesfield@bjbmail.com |
| Whittaker & Biggs: Property to let in Staffordshire & Cheshire – Whittaker & Biggs | Email address: macclesfield@whittakerandbiggs.co.uk |
On-site accommodation
You can contact the team directly at ecn-tr.accom@nhs.net or on 01625 663776 to confirm prices and availability.
Induction, RCGP Membership & ePortfolio
You will be required to attend a number of induction sessions and will need to become a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). This will give you access to the portfolio system, FourteenFish, which you will use to log your training over the next three years.
How New Registrars link to FourteenFish
Once you know have access to FourteenFish and know who your supervisors are, you can add them to your Fourteen Fish portfolio
Adding my supervisor to my portfolio
We recommend familiarising yourself with the North West GP School website, which contains essential information about GP specialty training:
1. Register with the RCGP
– Do this ASAP.
– To register online, click here.
– There is an enquiry line for AiTs (email ait@rcgp.org.uk or telephone 020 7344 3078) for any registration queries.
2. Ensure you have received your rota
Once you receive your track from the GP Training Administrator and TPD, please review the details of your first placement.
If your first placement is at Macclesfield Hospital, please contact the rota team at ecn-tr.medicalstaffing@nhs.net.
If your first placement is in General Practice or Psychiatry, please contact your supervisor to confirm arrangements for your first few days and the initial period of your placement.
If you are unsure of their contact details, please contact your GP Training Administrator to obtain the relevant information.
3. You must register for medical indemnity
Resident Doctors are covered under the NHS Resolution Clinical Negligence Scheme for GPs, however the top-up cover is for issues such as complaints, coroners and GMC referrals. It is arranged through the Deanery so would not be routinely checked at onboarding by the Lead Employer.
Resident Doctors are contacted regarding indemnity prior to commencing in placement and receive a reminder email a few weeks later to join.
Inductions You Will Receive
You will be required to attend several induction sessions at the start of your training.
You are required to attend all of these induction sessions.