1. Planning an effective trainee induction
Dr Cyrus Fernandes
GP Trainer & TPD Colchester

2. Group Learning needs ?

3. Importance...
Provides the trainee with the foundations required to function independently

4. Basics How long should an induction be?
Who should be responsible for developing ?
How much planning time is required ?
Induction pack ?
Buddy / Mentor ?
What should be included ?

5. What should be included in an induction ?

6. What's included?
Basic IT requirements & familiarisation - dedicate at least 2 sessions -SMART card, Pathweb, mock patients
Meeting and understanding roles of the practice team
Community clinics?
Trainer session(s)

7. Trainer session
Basics of how GP session runs- timings and arriving early to check bloods/ s/ tasks
How to navigate the IT system from a clinician perspective
Practice policies on referrals( acute, routine, FT)

8. Trainer session Exam planning
E-portfolio requirements- are trainee and trainer linked?
OOH planning
QOF
Enhanced services
Prescribing policies
Protocols ? Practice intranet

9. Trainer session
Sitting in sessions- Other GPs / practice nurses/ nurse practitioner
Encourage trainees to think early on about consultation
Home visit shadowing x 2

10. Induction packs..

11. Q & A