Katie Bradshaw and Emma Kelson GP School – Hot Topics Katie Bradshaw and Emma Kelson

Introducing the Team Zelha Coulthard – PA to the GP Dean Katie Bradshaw - Community Schools Co-ordinator (GP) Emma Kelson – Community Schools Administrator (GP)

GP Trainees Number of GP Trainees currently in Training covering the 18 Programmes ST1 – 296 ST2 – 304 ST3 – 367 ST4 – 5 Total - 972

GP Trainers, Associate Trainers and Practices

Emma is the only Administrator for the GP School Food for Thought …… Emma is the only Administrator for the GP School This is a gentle reminder that you won’t be the only Trainer, Practice Manager, Administrator, Trainee wanting an answer to your question! Please always ask yourself: Have I been given the instructions before? Can I find the information on the website? Have I checked the Practice Manager Handbook?

The Practice Manager Handbook

The Lead Employer The Lead Employer is Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (SUHFT) The Lead Employer scheme began in August 2013 when the ST1 Trainees were recruited From August 2014, SUHFT became the Lead Employer for all Trainees We have 136 Trainees classed as a Legacy Case

Honorary Contracts The combined individual educational agreement, trainer agreement and honorary contract Replaces the GP Trainee Appointment Form Completion of a seven page document Return to HEEoE via e-mail Once authorised, trainers grant released (invoice required) Trainers grant now paid in full, rather than monthly

Legacy Cases Trainees remain employed with their current Practice or Trust until the end of their training or next placement move Can’t move to the Lead Employer if a current employment contract is in place Reasons – maternity leave, sick leave, LTFT, extensions to training Processes remain as were

Finance Invoices – for practice use only Claim Forms – Individual use only

Communications How would you like us to communicate with you so we can work together better?

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