Your placement is scheduled to last for four months and we look forward to welcoming you to the team.
Car Insurance
Whilst you are with us you will need a motor car or other suitable transport in order to carry out your duties. You should, therefore, maintain an effective current driving licence and vehicle insurance.
Please note: It is essential that you inform your insurance company that you intend using your motor vehicle for business purposes to ensure that your insurance cover is adequate.
Practice Equipment
Whilst it is expected that you come prepared with the necessary personal equipment, i.e. Doctor’s bag, stethoscope, etc., the Practice may be able to make up for any other deficiency on a short-term basis from a pool of items. It is a condition of your Contract that anything borrowed from the Practice is returned in good condition at the end of the period, prior to your leaving.
Timetables
All working timetables are compiled at least one month in advance by the Group General Manager, Mrs Jill Peel. Please give as much notice as possible for any annual leave/study leave.
Consultations
You will be expected to attend at all three sites – Windsor House Surgery in Morley, Shenstone House Surgery in Churwell and Adwalton House Surgery in Drighlington.
Initially, the duration of your consultations with patients will be 20 or 30 minutes. Over time, this will be adjusted downwards to conform to the standard appointment time of 10 minutes. No changes will be made without your agreement following discussion with your Principal.
Throughout your General Practice training, please feel free to refer to your training Principal or other GP Partner regarding any medical problem or clinical treatment requiring clarification.
Home Visits
Home visits are allocated by the Surgery Manager, Ms Liz Field. Your list will be available towards the end of morning surgery.
On-call arrangements
You will not be expected to take your turn/assist with on-call duties.
Continuing Education
Group tutorials are held at Adwalton House Surgery every Thursday morning between 8.30 am and 11.00 am in one of the Training Suites.
They are conducted by the Partners, clinical sessions being taken by the training Principals and those with a business orientation by Mrs Wendy Lawson, Business Partner. Your input in respect of the subjects for discussion is welcomed.
Details of individual tutorials will be available during your stay with the Practice.
The dedicated medical library adjacent to the Training Suites provides reference material, internet links and TV and video facilities.
If you wish to borrow books, please see Margaret Armstrong, who will book them in and out for you. Remember to return all borrowed books before you leave at the end of your placement.
Further internet access as well as use of TV and video is available in the Staff Room.
