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Link to Word Viewer download - The Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 and later versions file formats lets you view and print Word documents on a computer that does not have Word 2007 or Word 2010 installed.
Interview Expenses Guidance - Guidance for claiming expenses - please read before completing claim form
Interview Expense Claim Form - Form for applicants to claim expenses for interviews
GMC 2011 - Generic standards for Speciality and GP Training
General Information 2011 - useful information on starting a GP training Programme
Induction information guidance 2011 - guidance on what Induction Sessions GP Trainees should attend
Form R - Form R to be completed by all trainees on joining a GP training programme so that the Deanery can issue their National Training Number. Trainees must complete a Form R for each year of their training.
Conditions of joining a GP training programme. - Trainees must read and sign the conditions of training document at the start of their GP training programme.
Educational Agreement between Deanery and GPStR 2011 - The GP Trainee should send a signed copy of this form when they accept a GP Training Programme in the Wessex Deanery
Educational Agreement between Trainer and GPStR 2011 - Document setting the commitments and responsibilities of the Trainee and the Trainer (Not to be sent to the Deanery).
GP Trainee Contract of Employment - GSTR Framework for a written contract of employment – for ST1 and ST2 trainees during their GP placement and for all GP ST3 trainees (A new contract is needed for the ST3/GPStR post even if staying in the same practice)
PAY1 form 2012 - Pay authorisation form for: General Practice Registrar Payment for each ST1/2 GPR and ST3/GPStR post.
PAY2 form 2011 - Pay authorisation form for: Change of GP Registrar Details / Circumstances. Completion of this form is required to enable the Deanery to adjust their records and continue to release payments (such as GP registrar salary, GP trainer’s grant) to the training practice.
PAY1-TG form 2011 - Authorisation form for payment of a Trainer's Grant only. Eg for doctors with external funding accepted for a period of general practice training (eg Hospital specialist, doctor not eligible for funding, Defence Deanery trainee)
Rotation Dates - A guide to GP rotation start and finish dates for the e-portfolio and Intrepid
This is Mandatory Training for all Wessex ST1 Trainees;
Information about attending Patient Safety Training Days 2011 - Letter form GP School
Mandatory Patient Safety Training 2011 - Leaflet of Wessex Courses for ST1 Mandatory Training
Link to NHS website on Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care 2011.
Facts and General guidance 2010
Inter Deanery Transfers 2011 - Link to Inter Deanery Transfers page. NB: GP Trainees should use the GP IDT Form
COGPED Out of Hours guidance (National) 2010
Out of Hours GP Trainee Information 2010 - Trainee information form to be completed before an out of hours session
Wessex Out of Hours Guidelines 2010 - Out of Hours guidelines for Trainers, Clinical Supervisors and GP Trainees
Out of Hours Session Record Form 2010 & Out of Hours Session Log Record 2010 - Form to record of each out of hours session and then scan onto the e-portfolio
Absence from Training - RCGP and GMC requirements for making up periods of training missed through illness, maternity or paternity leave, jury service etc
Guidelines for GP ST1 and ST2s - Wessex Guidelines for All ST1 and ST2 GP Practice Slots
Link to Appraisal information
Link to Assessment information - Assessment during your training
Completion of GP Training - Applying for approval of non-standard GP Training Programmes for CCT or CEGPR-CP
Link to Prescribing information - Prescribing During GP Training
RCGP Curriculum Summary - A condensed guide to the RCGP Curriculum with linked index
RCGP Professional Competences Summary - A summary of the RCGP Professional Competences
Basic requirements for Full Time Trainees 2010 - About the basic requirements of the e-portfolio and WPBA for Full Time Trainees
Deanery Guidelines of LTFTT Application and Approval 2010 -This document summaries current guidance and practice for training posts in GP Training Programmes in the Wessex Deanery.
Educational Plan for Hospital LTFTT posts 2011 - Please use this form when planning a LTFTT post in a Hospital Specialty. It is to be sent to the Deanery.
Basic Requirements for Less than Full Time Trainees 2010 - about the basic requirements of the e-portfolio and WPBA for Less than Full Time Trainees
COGPED Guidelines on LTFTT 2012
Less than Full Time in a GPR post 2010 - How to plan a LTFTT placement in GP posts
Example of LTFTT assessments required 2010
Guidelines on Study Leave 2011 - advice and guidelines on the GP Trainee week, Study leave, funding and Extended Hours etc
Study Leave summary for ST1 and ST2 Trainees 2011
Study Leave summary for ST3 Trainees 2011
Holiday Leave guidance 2011 - Guidelines on leave allowance for GP Trainees
Guidance on Maternity Leave and the ARCP 2011 - for GP Trainers and Educational supervisors
Summary Chart 2011 - for Maternity Guidance
Guidance on Unplanned Leave from GP Training 2011- Wessex Deanery policy and guidelines
Training Tips - Training Tips for Trainee GPs
RCGP Guidance on applying for CCT after prolonged absence 2011
GMC Guidelines 2011 - Trainee doctors who wish to receive a CCT on completion of their training must follow an approved curriculum in GMC-approved training posts and programmes.
GP OOP Guidelines 2010
GP Application form 2010
Note on Pension arrangements 2011 - Employers should ensure that the arrangements they make for contributions to the NHS Pension Scheme before, during and after employment breaks, are in line with the amendments to Section 36 set out in this circular.
Improving Global Health through Leadership Development - The International Fellowship Scheme in Cambodia and Tanzania
Foundation Programme
Foundation School pages 2011 - Link to Home page of the Foundation School
F2 in General Practice 2011 - GP pages in the Foundation School which includes links to the F2 GP Handbook and other resources
Educational Agreement between Clinical Supervisor and FY2 - Document setting out the educational aims and objectives of a FY2 attachment in GP. To be signed by the FY2 doctor and their supervisor.
Application Form and Criteria for GP F2 Educational supervisor 2011 - For non-Trainers who want to be a Educational supervisor of an FY2 GP trainee.
Application Form to become a Retained Doctor Educational supervisor 2011 - Application and Re-application Form for non-Trainers who want to be a Educational supervisor of an Retained Doctor.
Retained Doctor Educational Supervisor Visit Report 2011 - Report Format for GP-STC
Deanery Approvals for GP Training 2011 - General information on approvals required for GP Training Programmes, Posts and Trainers
General guidance on practice visit 2011 - Information on Practice visiting
Application form for GP Trainers - Application form for new GP Trainers and for current Trainers seeking re-approval
Partnership Agreement 2011 - To be completed and submitted to the Visit Lead at time of Practice accreditation Visit
Flow Chart of Approval Process 2011
Visit Report to GP- Speciality Training committee 2011 - Practice visit report for the approval and re-approval of GP Trainers
Trainer Appoval 2011 - explanation of approval recommendations made by the GP-STC
Post (Practice) Approvals 2011 - Deanery Post Grading recommendations
Trainer Service Level Agreement 2011 - All GP Trainers should complete this document at each Trainer Approval and Re-approval
Guidelines for Part time Trainers in the Wessex Deanery - Guidelines last updated August 2009
Training Relatives 2010 - guidance and Probity on Training Relatives
Deanery Quality Assurance guidance 2011 - Review of Training Posts incorporating Quality Grading and Confirm and Challenge Meetings
Wessex Deanery Confirm and Challenge Meetings 2011
MRCGP Website 2011 - The essential RCGP page for all Trainees, every thing you wanted to know about the MRCGP assessments but were afraid to ask!
RCGP On-line educational resources 2011 - link to RCGP On-line educational resources, including the RCGP curriculum map, the self-assessment rating scale, the e-GP website, and other training resources.
Changes to MRCGP 2010 - Applicants for the Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) and Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) should be aware of changes to the eligibility and pass validity criteria in the Examination Regulations which came into effect on 1 August 2010
Time Line for Full Time ST3 GP Trainees in the Final 6 months of Training
Wessex RCGP Facility Courses for 2011-2012
RCGP Advice to Specialist Trainees - Advice to Specialist trainees in General Practice attempting Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) and Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA)
Dates for 2011-2012 CSA & RCGP
The Welsh Deanery has produced a superb video on how to use the ePortfolio 2010
RCGP website document 2010 - Updated Trainer/Supervisor manual - ePortfolio Version 5
Short Guide for Educational supervisors of Full Time Trainees 2010 - about the basic requirements of the e-portfolio and WPBA for Full Time Trainees
Short Guide for Educational Supervisors of Less Than Full Time Trainees 2010 - about the basic requirements of the e-portfolio and WPBA for Less than Full Time Trainees
Basic requirements for Full Time Trainees 2010 - about the basic requirements of the e-portfolio and WPBA for Full Time Trainees
RCGP Guide for GP Trainees - How to use the e-portfolio - Maintaining your log is as important as completing your formal assessments.
Reflective Writing guide 2010
Writing Learning Log Entries and Naturally Occurring Evidence (NOE) in the ePortfolio (2011) - During your time as a GP Trainee it is your responsibility to provide evidence of your learning and professional development towards your ultimate goal of independent practice as a GP. Writing Learning Log entries within your ePortfolio largely provides this ‘Naturally Occurring Evidence’.
RCGP Guide on Good Learning Log Entries 2011 - Maintaining your log is as important as completing your formal assessments.
Tips for GP ST3 trainees - Top Ten Tips for Wessex final year ( ST3 ) GP Trainees
Tips for Trainers and Educational Supervisors - Top Ten Tips for Wessex Trainers and Educational Supervisors
RCGP website advice on Workplace Based Assessment - Workplace-based Assessment in the MRCGP including Guide to WPBA , FAQs and other information
Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire process - Advice to GP trainers on PSQ process in Wessex
RCGP advice on DOPS - Advice to trainers and trainees on DOPs issued by the RCGP
Patient Consent Form for Video/Digital Recording for Training Purposes 2011
Link to e-module to support the use of the new CSR 2011 Following feedback from educators in both primary and secondary care, the RCGP recently redesigned its Clinical Supervisors Report in both content and form. Pilots of the Report confirmed high acceptability and feasibility prior to its adoption. This thought provoking e-module relates to the use of that new Supervisors Report.
Guide to the New Educational Supervisors Report (ESR) - guidance to the ESR (July 2010)
Step by Step Guide to the ESR 2011 RCGP website to help with completing the ESR.
Overview of New Educational Supervisors Review (2010) - Powerpoint of New Educational Supervisors Review structure
Interim Educational Supervisors Report 2010 - Help with writing the mid year ESR; especially for trainees in ST1 who will be having their first ES review.
ESR for GP Trainees in Hospital Posts 2011 - Guide for Educational Supervisors in preparing e-portfolio reviews of Hospital based ST1 & 2 Trainees
Advice for GP Educational Supervisors - Wessex Deanery advice for GP Educational Supervisors
Educational Supervision – How Are We Doing In Wessex?
ARCP Panel, A guide for trainees, trainers and educational Supervisors - A detailed guide to the evidence required on the e-portfolio for the ARCP panel for Trainees, Trainers, and Educational Supervisors
ARCP process for Trainers and Educational Supervisors - Advice for Wessex trainers and educational supervisors on the ARCP Panel process
ARCP Panels FAQs
Wessex ARCP report 2011 - from this year’s ARCP panels from Dr Simon Newton, Wessex Deanery GP ARCP Lead
Prolonged Study Leave FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Prolonged Study Leave
Guide to Prolonged Study Leave - Step by Step Guide to Prolonged Study Leave
Guide to Revalidation Information - Information concerning every aspect of the Revalidation process as it concerns General Practitioners
Application Form 2011 - Please use this form for the first application to the scheme
Re-Application Form 2011 - Please use this form for all subsequent re-applications of the scheme
BMA Login, where the full handbook can be downloaded & Salaried Handbook, Chapter 22 - A handbook has been produced as a benefit of BMA membership for salaried GPs and GP employers. It will also be of interest to those who are intending or about to become salaried GPs. The handbook explains the legal entitlements of salaried GPs as employees.
Guidance on the Retainer Scheme - Guidance on the educational aspects of the GP Retainer Scheme.
Model GP Retainer Scheme Contract (January 2005) - The General Practitioners Committee (GPC) revised model GP retainer scheme is based on the minimum terms and conditions for salaried GPs employed by a general medical service practice or primary care organisation (PCO) since April 2004 with some enhancements.
Letter re Redundancy Regulations Since 2006 Employment Regulations now also apply to all employed Doctors
Provision in respect of leave arrangements - Information about leave arrangements and provision for this
Retainer Fees Form - Form to claim Annual Retainer GP Retainer Fee and professional course fees
Support groups for Retainers and Sessional GPs - Support Groups
Link to Wessex GP Educational Trust Membership for Retained Doctors - Wessex GP Educational Trust Membership for Retained Doctors
Brief Introduction to I&R Scheme 2012 - Application for the scheme is now through the GP National Recruitment Office
Entry Assessment Dates 2011- Calendar of Entry Assessments for 2011-12
Logbook 2010 - Completion of Logbook required throughout GP Induction and Refresher programme
Model I&R Contract 2010 - Please use this as the basis of the I&R contract
Information on the MCQ 2011 - Information for candidates who are taking the Entry MCQ assessments
Information on the Simulated Surgery 2011 - Information for candidates who are taking the Entry Simulated Surgery
Map of Simulated surgery location 2010 - Map and directions to location of programme assessments hosted by London Deanery
Instructions re MRCGP AKT - Exit Assessment details for 2011-12 Applied Knowledge Test
GP NHS Appraisal and I&R Scheme 2011 - What to do about NHS Annual Appraisals