GP Specialty Training Programmes
Bolton
Release for a day a month in a practice from the start
- AKT prepared by May ST2 year
- Consultation skills training by examiner during ST2
- Large variety of posts especially integrated training posts
Website
www.gpvts.org.uk
Dr Malcolm Brown
Programme Director
malcolm.brown@rbh.nhs.uk
malcbrown@btinternet.com
Central Manchester
Hospital posts based around Manchester Royal Infirmary
- Regular GP orientated educational programme during ST1 and ST2 run by medical educator
- Rotations matched to previous experience
- The weekly learner centered ST3 programme runs mainly from Wythenshawe Hospital
Website:
www.gptraining-mcr.co.uk
Dr Gordon Mackinnon
Programme Director
g.mackinnon@btinternet.com
Pennine
(North Manchester, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale)
- High quality training and education led by an enthusiastic / dynamic team of experienced medical educators
- Wide diverse range of training posts in primary and secondary care across 4 large district general hospitals and primary care which ranges from inner city Manchester to semi rural moorland practices.
- An opportunity to experience many different cultures.
- A wide range of places to explore from open moorland through towns which are actively regenerating through to all that a large modern vibrant European city can offer.
Website:
www.pennine-gpst-programme.org.uk
Dr Rob Stokes
Programme Director
Rob.stokes@gp-p83012.nhs.uk
Nabeela Ali
GP Specialty Training Co-ordinator
Nabeela.Ali@bury.nhs.uk
Salford and Trafford
- Wide variety of posts available including integrated training posts incorporating palliative care
- Rotations tailored to individuals needs as far as possible
- Posts available at Hope Hospital and Trafford General Hospital
- Well positioned for City Centre and Salford Quays, with easy access to surrounding countryside
Website:
http://www.salf-and-traf-gptrainer.co.uk/
Dr Derek Seex
Programme Director
derek.seex@nhs.net
South Manchester
- Hospital posts based around Wythenshawe Hospital.
- Regular GP orientated educational programme during ST1 and 2 run by medical educator
- Rotations are matched to previous experience
- The weekly learner centred ST3 educational programme runs mainly from Wythenshawe Hospital
Website:
www.gptraining-mcr.co.uk
Dr Gordon Mackinnon
Programme Director
g.mackinnon@btinternet.com
Stockport
- Long established scheme in a relatively affluent part of South Manchester, delivering high quality education led by an enthusiastic and skilled team of educators
- Comprehensive programme where all posts include 18month/18month split between primary and secondary care, tailored to suit individual needs where possible.
- GP based experience and teaching throughout the 3 years, with an interactive and unusual system for matching to your training practice of choice and a wide range of learning opportunities with the “pick and mix” sessions at ST3
- Very positive trainee feedback with many choosing to work locally after completing training. Excellent MRCGP pass rates
Website:
www.stockportgptrainers.co.uk
Dr Bonny Needham
Programme Director
bonny.needham@ntlworld.com
Tameside
- Located off the M60/M67 eastern ring.
- Relatively new, small, friendly scheme.
- Enthusiastic, approachable, responsive tutors with interactive teaching a speciality.
- High satisfaction ratings among Trainees.
Website:
www.gp-training.co.uk
Dr Stuart Murray
Programme Director
smurray9@nhs.net
Wigan
- A friendly, supportive, well organised training programme that is continually evolving and innovating
- A wide range of hospital specialty, integrated and general practice training posts available including ophthalmology and dermatology, and the opportunity to be involved in choosing your rotation to complement your previous experience
- General practice based experience and teaching throughout the three years of your training
- An integrated teaching programme that focuses on core knowledge, skills and competencies in ST1, then looks at common GP problems within ST2, with a more flexible modular programme in ST3 to meet individual learning needs
Website:
www.gpvts.org.uk
Dr Michael Pollard
Programme Director
mikepollard@doctors.org.uk
Blackpool
Supportive learning environment
- Experience and fun in friendly District General Hospital
- Excellent relations between primary and secondary care
- Imaginative programme
Website:
www.GPTrainingNWLancs.net
and
www.blackpoolvts.org
Dr Johanna Pusey
Programme Director
Johanna.pusey@gp-P81172.nhs.uk
Mrs Yvonne Coyle
Programme Administrator
Yvonne.coyle@bfwhospitals.nhs.uk
East Lancashire
(Blackburn and Burnley)
- The East Lancashire GP Specialty Training Programme achieves high academic standards with an opportunity to train in rural, urban and mixed practices.
- Programme offering 18 month hospital /18month GP, hospital posts include A&E, Paediatrics, Medicine, Psychiatry and O&G across 2 hospital sites. ITPs in Diabetes, Mental Health, Medical Education, Dermatology, MSK, Public Health and Palliative Care.
- With nearly 30 GP training practices we provide pleasant residential possibilities with good job opportunities both in practice, PMS, PCT and Teaching PCT posts, ie. merging on-the-job skills with academic outlets.
- 3 year half day release GP Teaching Programme supported by excellent PCMEs and Trainers
Website:
www.elgpt.org.uk
Dr Mammen Ninan
Programme Director
dr.ninan@virgin.net
Kathryn Davies
Postgraduate Education Development Manager
Kathryn.Davies@bwdpct.nhs.uk
Lancaster
- Pleasant historic but lively market town/small city on Morecambe Bay and the doorstep to the Lake District
- GP friendly environment with excellent consultants, staff and surroundings
- Committed, experienced, enthusiastic teachers practising to high standards in well appointed surgeries
- Stimulating well structured teaching throughout the 3 years. Self direction and group work encouraged
Website:
www.mbdr.co.uk
Dr Hilary Cassels
Programme Director
htcassels@doctors.org.uk
Lesley Brisco
Medical Learner Placement Co-ordinator
Lesley.brisco@northlancs.nhs.uk
Ormskirk
We have been established since the early 1970s and are one of the oldest schemes around.
- Excellent training in friendly conditions - the hospitals and the scheme are small enough for everyone to know each other.
- Excellent results in MRCGP passes.
- If you want all the above in delightful rural surroundings around a country market town, come to Ormskirk!
Website:
www.ormskirkvts.org.uk
Dr Mike Ebdy
Programme Director
michael.ebdy@gp-p81710.nhs.uk
Preston, Chorley and district
- 18 month hospital:18 month GP
- All 3 year tracks include an Integrated Training Post, sometimes two. Hospital posts selected from Medicine, A&E, O&G, Paeds, Psychiatry.
- ITP specialties include palliative care, mens health, sexual health, paediatrics, ophthalmology, dermatology, orthopaedics, rheumatology.
- 3 year half day release structured GP Training programme
Website:
www.gptrainingNWLancs.net
Dr H Cassels
Programme Director
htcassels@doctors.org.uk
Debbie Speake
Programme Administrator
Debbie.speak@lthtr.nhs.uk
South Cumbria
- On the doorstep of the English Lake district
- Close knit medical community with excellent links between primary and secondary care
- Flexible learner directed teaching in small groups throughout the 3 year programme
- Experience a wide variety of urban and rural general practice
Website:
www.mbdr.co.uk
Dr David Waind
Programme Director
david.waind@gp-a82009.nhs.uk
Medical Learner Placement Co-ordinator
Lesley.brisco@northlancs.nhs.uk