A shared vision
As a scheme we wish to build a reputation as a friendly and supportive training scheme, providing an excellent educational environment for GP trainees which produces GPs ready for independent practice, motivated and able to stay in our region.
We hope our scheme plays a strong part in the development locally of a high-quality NHS and health service, responsive to the needs of its local population but also to wider societal needs including climate change.
We hope the scheme provides for our trainers/ educators:
· A supportive scheme with easy access to advice, guidance and documentation
· A sense of fun and enjoyment from their training and from interaction with colleagues.
· A sense of belonging to the scheme, and of building a worthwhile scheme which helps address recruitment and retention of doctors into our local workforce.
· An ability to develop skills, educational expertise, and career options.
Supervision levels for GP trainees
The GP trainer is responsible for the actions of his or her GP Specialty Trainee (GPST) in all aspects of their work.
Where we describe supervision by the trainer, this can be the nominated trainer, another trainer in the practice or any appropriate partner in the practice. In the out-of-hours (OOH) setting, a trained clinical supervisor from the OOHs provider may provide supervision.
We also recognise that the GPST will also be required to spend time with other healthcare professionals in order to understand fully the nature the team-based context of primary care. If the trainer is not personally providing supervision for a given session, he or she must ensure that the supervision is adequate, and that the GPST knows who is supervising.
*GPSTs must not work unsupervised in any circumstances, and should not be asked to undertake work which they feel unprepared to perform.
The following are recommended minimum levels of supervision and support, to be offered by an appropriate and qualified trainer to a GPST at the following stages of training:
Months 1 & 2
In the training practice setting and following a structured induction, the GPStR will begin clinical contact by observation of the trainer, followed by observation by the trainer and occasionally assisting the trainer in the practice and on home visits.
Months 3 to 4
From three months onwards, practice-based supervision will be tailored to the needs of the GPStR. The GPStR should be able to undertake day-time home visits alone, but always with easy access to support as required and to also work alongside experienced trainer on OOHs visits or at an emergency centre.
Months 7 to 18
GPStR may work unaccompanied on visits or in an emergency centre, but must be supervised and supported at all times by a named responsible trainer or a trained clinical supervisor for the entire shift duration, with the option to attend in person if needed or requested.
ABC Of Learning and Teaching Microsoft Word document [45.0 KB]
Guide to becoming a trainer Microsoft Word document [80.5 KB]
A great tip for the trainer reading the learning log entries/ reviewing ePortfolio
“What I do with my trainee, which might help some of you, is to periodically (say once every 6-8w) hijack the tutorial to look at the ePortfolio entries, read them and see what we can learn from them. I also ask my Practice Manager not to cancel the block of tutorial time when the trainee is away on annual or sick leave. That gives me protected time again to look at and review their ePortfolio.”