A Proud GP Training Practice
We are proud to be an accredited GP training practice, committed to shaping the next generation of family doctors. As part of our mission to provide high-quality healthcare, we actively support and mentor doctors who are training to become fully qualified General Practitioners.
What Is a Training Practice?
A GP training practice is specially selected and approved to provide real-world experience to doctors undergoing postgraduate training in general practice. These doctors, known as GP registrars, work under the supervision of experienced GPs while gaining valuable hands-on experience with patients.
Why It Matters
Being a training practice means we stay at the forefront of medical education and clinical best practices. It also encourages a culture of learning and reflection among our team—benefiting not only our trainees but also our patients.
What Patients Can Expect
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High-Quality Care: GP registrars are fully qualified doctors with several years of hospital experience. They work closely with our senior GPs to ensure the care you receive is safe, effective, and up-to-date.
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Team-Based Approach: You may sometimes be seen by a trainee doctor, but rest assured they are supported by a highly experienced clinical team.
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Teaching Environment: Our patients play a vital role in helping train future GPs. You may be asked if a trainee can be present during your appointment, or if your consultation can be recorded for training purposes. This is always optional and your comfort and privacy remain a top priority.
Supporting the Future of General Practice
We believe that training the next generation of GPs is not only a responsibility but a privilege. By fostering a culture of learning and mentorship, we help ensure the future of general practice is in safe hands.
If you have any questions about our training program or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to ask one of our team members.
GP Registrar
GP registrars are doctors who have qualified from medical school, they have done their Foundation year 1 & 2 working often in hospitals, they are then asked to pick a speciality. Our Registrar Doctors have picked GP as their speciality which is then a further 3 years training before they can qualify as a GP. Their time with us can be from 4 months to over 12 months if working less than full time, depending on where they are in their training. Whilst here they are learning more about family medicine under our supervision. Each trainee has a supervising GP daily who is there to support and to go through cases at the end of each session.
We are a dedicated training practice who have an experienced team of GPs willing to help support our registrars. Dr D Jackson and Dr McGreal are programme directors at different medical schools in the area, so the practice is a popular choice for trainees to attend.
Video Surgeries
We may sometimes ask whether patients mind having their consultation with the doctor or medical student recorded. This is so that it can be watched back with a more senior doctor to observe and teach consultation skills. This is a very important part of a student’s and doctor’s training as the willingness of patients to allow this is much appreciated. We will never record any consultation without your permission.
Joint Surgeries
We may occasionally ask whether patients mind having their GP registrar consultation observed by another GP. This enables the GP registrar to get feedback on their consultations and sometimes involve the patients in this process.
Other types of trainees
We have recently been asked to help with other forms of training. These include Pharmacy Students, Medical Students and nursing students. These students are often short term and sit in with experiences clinicians to gain experience of General Practice. This experience we hope will attract more young professionals to pick General Practice as a career after they have completed their training. If there is a student sitting with a clinician at the time of your consultation you will be asked if you are happy for them to be there.