Trainees
- National Reporting and Learning System Launch of new e-form for reporting patient safety incidents in general practice - February 2015
- Hospital Posts Windsor VTS Hospital Posts
- OOH Training Guide HETV GP OOH Training Guide V1.2 Aug 2015
- WPBA Mandatory Evidence Summary of WPBA requirement for ARCP submission (ST1 or ST2)
- WPBA Mandatory Evidence Summary of WPBA requirement for ARCP submission (ST3 or ST4)
- WPBA Mandatory Evidence Form to summarise evidence from COT
- WPBA Mandatory Evidence Form to summarise evidence from CBD
- WPBA Mandatory Evidence Form to summarise evidence from Mini-CEX
- WPBA CEPS Introduction to Clinical Examination and Procedural Skills Assessment, Dec 2015
- GPST ePortfolio Guidance, August 2016 Guidance for satisfactory progression at ARCP Panels
- Maternity Guidance General maternity guidance for rotational junior doctors in training, June 2013
- OOH Session Record Trainee Record of OOH Session
- Maternity Leave – Who to Inform Who to inform if you are planning to take maternity leave.
- Absence Form HETV Absence From Programme Form
- Coroner’s Inquests – Guidance A guide for learners
- Coroner’s Inquests – Writing a Statement Guidance on writing a witness statement
- Coroner’s Inquests – Statement Template Pro-forma for an inquest statement or report
- Coroner’s Inquests – Support for Doctors in Training Supporting doctors in training attending a Coroner's Inquest
- Change in Status from Trainee to Qualified GP Information from the Primary Care Services England website - September 2017
- Application for Access to the Online Expenses System Berkshire Healthcare form to apply for access to the RBH expenses system
- Study Leave Policy Link to Oxford Deanery site for HEE Study Leave Policy
- Guide to Study Leave Process Guide to Study Leave Admin Process, Wexham Park Hospital, 2018
- OOH Training Letter Advice for trainees on OOH incident reporting, supervision and feedback - Sept 2018
- OOH Feedback Form OOH Shift Feedback Form - Sept 2018
- Supported Return to Training Letter to Trainees re supported return to training - July 2018
- GP Specialty Trainee Study Leave (January 2019) Clarification on the GP Specialty Trainee study leave process, with links to documents.
- GP Lead Employer Contact (November 2020) Contact Number for GP Lead Employer, St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust
- HETV Contact List Contact details for Health Education Thames Valley (the Deanery) - April 2019
- Access to Work Process Map Lead employer access to work process map - May 2019
- ST1/ST2 Teaching Days 2019/20 Schedule of ST1 and ST2 teaching days 2019/20
- Child and Adult Safeguarding Requirements Thames Valley GP Training Child and Adult Safeguarding Training Requirements - August 2019
- OOH Training Contact for arranging OOH training sessions
- GP Update Course – 14th January 2020 Flyer and registration details for 'Hot Topics' GP Update Course, 14th January 2020
- Adult and Child Safeguarding – FAQ Frequently asked questions for adult and child safeguarding
- New Study Leave Funding Policy Attached is the updated study guidance that is now on the website as below. https://thamesvalley.hee.nhs.uk/gp-training/training-programme/ The email for application for study leave is: gpstudy.tv@hee.nhs.uk
VTS Presentations
- AKT Preparation ST2 Presentation June 2014
- Genetics Wow! ST2 presentation - May 2016
- Parkinson’s Disease ST1 Presentation - May 2016 - includes references
- Cancer – Early Diagnosis and Screening ST3 presentation 27 June 2017
- Glossary for AKT ST1/2 Glossary of Statistical Terms - Chris Cates, December 2017
- Neurology for GPs ST2 presentation - February 2018
- Infertility ST3 Infertility/PCOS/IVF presentation - February 2018
- Postnatal Checks ST2 presentation February 2018
- Hospice Palliative Care Top 10 Tips for Primary Care
- Cancer Presentation ST3 Presentation by Dr Anant Sachdev on December 2019
- Ethical and Legal Frameworks for Decision Making at End of Life ST3 Presentation - Hospice Day
- Care After Death ST3 Presentation - Hospice Day
- DNACPR Ceilings ST3 Presentation - Hospice Day
- Identification of those at Risk of Dying ST3 Presentation - Hospice Day
- Anticipatory Prescribing and Stopping Drugs at the End of Life ST3 Presentation - Hospice Day
- Syringe Pumps – What GPs need to know? ST3 Presentation - Hospice Day
The Windsor VTS Practice Managers Manual
- Practice Managers Manual – Windsor VTS, August 2016 A Practice Manager's concise guide to training.
Job Vacancies
- Ringmead Medical Practice Partner/Salaried GP vacancy (up to 8 sessions)
- Vacancy – Salaried GP to join our practice in Bracknell. Forest Health Group is currently looking to recruit a 4-6 session Salaried GP to join our practice in Bracknell.
- Vacancy – Threeways Surgery Threeways Surgery - Stoke Poges - SL2 4AZ Salaried GP Post 4 – 6 sessions per week Please apply with CV and covering letter to the Practice Manager - Louise.bzdek@nhs.net – Practice Manager www.threewayssurgery.co.uk Closing date 31.03.3021
- Vacancy – The Orchard Surgery, Salaried GP The Orchard Surgery is pleased to offer an employment opportunity for a salaried GP. We are a training practice with a list size of 9800 patients. The practice has a diverse group of GPs who have multiple special interests including mental health, family planning and cancer services. The post is ideal for a GP able to practice in the UK and who wants to develop further skills in a friendly and supportive team. Session configuration is compliant with the BMA contract. The post holder would also be incorporated into the on-call rota and home visits if needed and be responsible for pro rata allocation patients including their respective paperwork and prescriptions. They will also be able to participate in training students and F2s. To apply for this position or for any further queries, please email your CV to the Business Manager – Manpreet Ahluwalia – manpreetahluwalia@nhs.net Applications closing date is 31/07/2021
- Vacancy – Salaried GP required in Central Slough (SL1) Salaried GP required in Central Slough (SL1) at 16,000 patient list size practice. MDT team including Clinical Pharmacist’s, ANP’s and Social Prescriber. Herschel Medical Centre is a growing practice of 16,000 patients situated in central Slough. The practice is a large modern, purpose built facility with on-site parking, five minutes’ walk from Slough train station with numerous local amenities. The practice is seeking an ambitious GP to join our diverse and progressive medical centre. If you feel that you are suited to this position, please contact the Practice Manager via kelly.barrow@nhs.net To find out more about Herschel Medical Centre, visit https://www.herschelmedicalcentre.co.uk/
- Thatcham Medical Practice, looking for Salaried with a view to Partnership GP 4-8 sessions per week Thatcham Medical Practice Salaried with a view to Partnership GP 4-8 sessions per week We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our friendly training practice in West Berkshire. Currently we are looking for a Salaried GP role but would consider applicants with a longer term view to becoming a Partner. We are a dynamic, resilient and well organised practice ready to adapt to the changing face of general practice. Our team include a broad range of professionals who provide excellent patient care, including physio, physician’s associates, mental health practitioners, pharmacists and Advanced Nurse Practitioners. We meet for coffee every day to discuss work and play! Flexible working conditions with regards to surgery start times and length of appointments (for example Term-time contract or Retainer considered) • 18,750 patients- we run a personal list using EMIS and Docman • GMS practice with high QOF achievement and full range of enhanced services. Recent GOOD CQC rating • Modern purpose built premises (Partner owned) with onsite pharmacy and IT Manager. • Excellent nursing team who provide chronic disease management and minor illness clinics. • Regular clinical meetings with visiting Consultants • Many of our GPs have special interests and we encourage all our team members to continue their professional development. • 6 weeks annual leave pro rata and 1 week study leave • Excellent local schools and local infrastructure with fast links into London yet right on the border of beautiful countryside. • Informal visits welcome! Please contact Linda Lawson (Practice Manager) tel 01635 867171 ext 256 or e-mail lindalawson1@nhs.net for further information. Thatcham Medical Practice , Bath Rd , Thatcham, Berks RG18 3HD. Website www.thatchammedicalpractice.co.uk
Newsletter
Educators
- Away Day Presentation Occupational Health 1 Presentation by Dr Evie Kemp, May 2013
- Away Day Presentation Occupational Health 2 Presentation by Dr Evie Kemp, May 2013
- Leadership What is it and how do you teach it? (Greg Simons)
- Educational Supervision Claim Form When claiming, please send form to Wakefield address.
- ARCP Panel Data Collection ARCP Panel data collection notes, June 2014
- Trainers’ Commitment to VTS Minimum standards for Trainers' commitment to Windsor GP Training Scheme - updated May 2019
- CPD Trainers Grant CPD Trainers Grant Claim Form
- Expenses Claim Claim form for expenses and travel
- Notes on Dyslexia Notes on Dyslexia in relation to PGMD Education and Training
- End of Year ARCP Preparation – CBD (2016) CBD mapping sheet
- End of Year ARCP Preparation – EA Marking (2016) EA marking criteria
- End of Year ARCP Preparation – MIN-CEX (2016) MIN-CEX mapping
- Gold Guide 6th Edition A Reference Guide for Postgraduate Specialty Training in the UK
- Gold Guide Edition 5/Edition 6 Comparison Comparison of 5th and 6th Editions of the Gold Guide
- Form PAY1 – TG, July 2016 General Practice form for payment of trainer grant
- Guide to FY2 Training in GP A Supervisor's Simple Guide to FY2 Training in General Practice
- Mid Year ARCP Requests Process for mid year ARCP requests 2017
- ST1 ES first meeting guidance Tips for guidance
- CEPS Notes from a GP Trainer Group, September 2017
- Working With Colleagues Notes on working with colleagues and in teams, September 2017
- Feedback from Trainers Conference 2019 Feedback from questions raised at the conference on 16 & 17 May 2019
- Trainers’ Conference 16/17 May 2019 Feedback and answers to questions raised
- Child and Adult Safeguarding Requirements Thames Valley GP Training Child and Adult Safeguarding Training Requirements - August 2019
- PSU Referral Form Professional Support Unit Thames Valley Referral Form for Trainees - August 2019
- TA4-PD question Form for GP Trainer re-approval and practice visit (replaces OXVT10) - GP admin will ask the PDs to fill out the form ahead of the visit
- Code of Practice for Host GP Practices Lead employer code of practice for GP Practices hosting doctors in training - August 2019
- GP Update Course – 14th January 2020 Flyer and registration details for 'Hot Topics' GP Update Course, 14th January 2020
- Courses for GP Trainers – Dec 2019 What courses we are offering during the year with dates
- TA1 – Training Practice Approval Form Needs to be submitted to gpadmin.TV@hee.nhs.uk at least two weeks before the visit Please Note that Training Practice approval in the old format/version will no longer be accepted
- TA2 – Virtual Approval Form Needs to be submitted to gpadmin.TV@hee.nhs.uk at least 6-8 weeks before approval expire date
- TA5 – feedback form For completion after the visit
- TA6 – Generic Trainer approval schedule
- GP Trainers’ Commitment to Windsor GP Training Scheme