Becoming a training practice involves being approved as a Primary Care learning organisation. The Severn Postgraduate Medical Education website provides detailed information about this HERE.
GP Trainers also need to be approved before the practice can host a GP Doctor in Training (DiT). More information is available HERE.
Being a training practice can offer some fantastic benefits, including additional appointments for patients, gaining new opinions/ enthusiasm and grants/ financial incentives too.
Once a DiT has been assigned to a practice, the practice manager plays a key role in:
- Getting them ready for their placement (including making necessary checks and ensuring the honorary contact is signed)
- Organising induction / practice orientation
- Contributing to their learning by offering training on business and practice management
- Ensuring they are protected in their supernumerary role within the practice
- Ensuring that practice staff are aware of their mandatory attendance at GP teaching (requirements/ timings vary depending on training year)
- Assisting with their timetabling and access to relevant opportunities
Find out more information about a DiTs working week and their training requirements HERE.