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We have been a training practice since
1992 and are engaged in and committed to the teaching of the General
Practitioners, District Nurses and Health Visitors of the future. As a
training practice we have to demonstrate and maintain the highest
standards of clinical care for our patients as well as providing a
valuable learning environment for the health professionals who train
with us. External assessors visit us every four years to ensure that we
meet the rigorous criteria necessary to maintain our training status.
In addition we teach Oxford medical students during their training
attachment to the practice
What does the training of young GPs involve?
Each year, a doctor who is fully qualified but has selected general
practice as their direction for higher specialisation, joins our team.
They will already have completed their medical training at University,
their ‘House Jobs’ and at least two additional years of hospital based
training in specialties with a relevance to general practice. Our job,
for the year that they are with us, is to help them hone their many
skills into those specifically required for a career in independent
general practice.
The entire team is involved in this process and it is co-ordinated by
the trainer in the practice (Dr Douglas Boyle). Their time will be spent
consulting with patients, in teaching sessions with the trainer or other
members of the practice team, and on a day release course one day a
week. The year climaxes in the ‘Summative Assessment’ examinations that
qualify them to practice as an independent GP and, for some, the passing
of the exam conferring Membership of the Royal College of GPs (MRCGP).
It is important for patients who may consult with our registrars that
they understand the significant level of experience that they already
have and that they are working under supervision. It is our duty, as a
training practice, to guarantee the quality of care that you receive
from any doctor at the surgery
The Value of Training Status
We see great value in this function of our practice.
For our patients:
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External assessments ensure that high
clinical standards are maintained.
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Keeping up to date is even more important
for training the registrar. Their presence contributes to this and to
the stimulation of new ideas for development of the practice.
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The presence of a registrar in training
adds a young and recently trained doctor to our team increasing the
availability of clinical staff to patients.
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For the Registrars in training
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Involvement in a cohesive team of primary
health care workers committed to high quality patient care.
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A team in which each member, whether
clinical or administrative, has a part to play in training.
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A practice in which the training of other
health professionals (Health Visitors and District Nurses) is taking
place. This brings rich opportunities for joint working and education.
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A supportive educational environment to
develop the knowledge and skills brought from their previous training
posts.
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An experienced and well-regarded training
practice with a track record of success.
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Two of our doctors are involved in
research - this brings significant educational and clinical benefits to
patients, practice and registrar.
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For the Practice
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The status of ‘Training Practice’ based
on the high clinical, organisational and educational standards
prescribed.
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The presence each year of a young and
stimulating doctor to help teach and update us.
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New ideas and challenges from a fresh new
mind each year.
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An extra colleague to help us keep access
optimal for our patients.
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Exposing ourselves to external, rigorous
assessment helps us to look critically at what we do here and gives a
direction to our development.
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For the Health Service
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In receiving well-trained and motivated
GPs to man the practices of the future.
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For any further information please
contact Dr Douglas Boyle (trainer) or Mrs Jeanie Glasspool the Practice
Manager. The local VTS is in Banbury see:
http://www.banburygpvts.co.uk 
  
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