I&R Handbook 2011-12 - V7 - London Deanery

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Aims Process The aim of the GP Induction and Refresher Scheme (UK & EU) is: a) To attract UK-qualified GPs back into General Practice who may not currently be working in General Practice. For the purpose of this document these doctors will be referred to as UK GPs. These may be: • GPs working exclusively as locums • Qualified GPs not working at all • Qualified GPs who are working, but not within general practice b) To offer a suitable induction and adaptation programme to EU GPs who would like to continue their GP career in the UK. For the purpose of this document these doctors will be referred to as EU GPs. These doctors have a legal right to practice in the UK and have their GMC TGP certificate. The Deanery, on behalf of PCTs, undertakes learning needs assessments for all these GPs (whether qualified from UK or EU) in order for the PCT to make the decision as to whether the GP is fit to work as an independent general practitioner in London. Inevitably, the needs of each GP will be different. Many will feel unsure about how competent they are to practice and the majority will require a period of refresher training. EU GPs require a period of adaptation to a different health care system. The initial assessment process is not only aimed to select those that would benefit from the short intense induction into General Practice but also to produce an “educational prescription” for these doctors so that they can identify their learning needs quickly The length of a GP Induction and Refresher (UK/EU) induction programme is usually 6months full time / 12 months part time. This may be varied after the individual learning needs assessment to a period of between 3-6 months as agreed between the Deanery and the GP. Suitability Returner / Retainer – which scheme is appropriate? People often confuse the GP Retainer Scheme with the GP Returner Scheme. The GP Returner scheme is now known nationally as the GP Induction & Refresher Scheme. The purpose of the GP Induction & Refresher Scheme is to help doctors return to NHS general practice who have been out of active practice for 2-3 years. These doctors will not be on a PCT Performer’s list due to the following reasons; • not in active practice in UK general practice (UK GP) • working in another specialty • an EU trained GP (EU GP) Created by AAKhan & PTrafford Created on 2/16/2012 13:56:00 Last updated by DRagiwala 16.02.12 This document was produced by the London Deanery. If you wish to reproduce this document please acknowledge source 4
• An International Medical Graduate (IMG) where the Postgraduate Medical Education & Training Board (PMETB) has deemed an extra period of training to a maximum of 6 months in UK is required. Doctors applying for the GP Induction & Refresher Scheme must state their intention to work for at least two years in a substantive (though not necessarily full-time) NHS GP post after completing their induction or refresher training. The purpose of the Retainer Scheme is to keep GPs in the profession through a period in their lives when they are unable to work in substantive posts, and wish to keep working less than half time. Retainer posts are not considered as substantive, so it follows that it is not normally possible to join the Retainer Scheme after retraining on the GP Induction & Refresher Scheme. Information about the Retainer Scheme is accessible at the Deanery website here: http://www.londondeanery.ac.uk/professional-development Eligibility criteria The criteria for doctors requesting refresher training via the GP Induction and Refresher Scheme (UK/EU) in the London Deanery are: • Evidence should be submitted to the Deanery that the doctor is eligible to work in general practice; EU GPs should submit a GMC TGP certificate. • If trained in the UK they should normally have worked as a general practitioner in the UK or British Armed Services for at least one year (including as a GP Registrar). • They would not normally be offered refresher training if they had been working in a substantive NHS GP post during the previous 24 months. (There may be circumstances when refresher training is appropriate following shorter periods.) • Consideration will only be given to GPs (UK or EU) and IMGs who are living in London at the time of application. Candidates will be required to submit copy of tenancy agreement as well as a copy of a valid utility bill. • If EU GPs are intending to relocate to London and wish to sit the learning needs assessments whilst still working in their own country, they may do this. • IMGs are to submit the PMETB letter stating the requirements of the training period • The doctor should work at least half-time, (4 clinical sessions and 1 peer support/CPD session per week) during the period of refresher training. Exceptions can be made in individual cases at the discretion of the DPGPE. • They must agree to refresh their skills in dealing with GP emergencies by undertaking OOH (out of hours) sessions for one session a month. • They should not work as GP locums during their period of refresher training. • Doctors may work in another field of medicine or in a non-medical career at the discretion of the DPGPE while undergoing refresher training. • They should indicate their intention to work in a substantive NHS GP post for at least two years (or the equivalent part-time) following their refresher training. This may not necessarily all be completed immediately following refresher training e.g. maternity leave Assessment processes Created by AAKhan & PTrafford Created on 2/16/2012 13:56:00 Last updated by DRagiwala 16.02.12 This document was produced by the London Deanery. If you wish to reproduce this document please acknowledge source 5
Page 1 and 2: GP INDUCTION & REFRESHER SCHEME (Fo
Page 3: Who’s who? Dr Julia Whiteman Dire
Page 7 and 8: Simulated Surgery (also referred to
Page 9 and 10: Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) The AK
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