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

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

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

4. GP Trainers, Associate Trainers and Practices

5. 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?

6. The Practice Manager Handbook

7. 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

8. 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
Once authorised, trainers grant released (invoice required)
Trainers grant now paid in full, rather than monthly

9. 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

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

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

12. Question and Answer