Wessex 2009 GP Induction and Refresher Scheme

The Wessex Deanery is now able to offer a limited number of places on its 2009 Induction and Refresher (I&R) Scheme.  This scheme was previously known as The GP Returners Programme.

The I&R Scheme is intended for all fully qualified GPs on the GMC General Practice Register who for a number of reasons are currently unable to gain entry on to a PCT’s Medical Performers List (MPL).

The purpose of the GP Induction and Refresher Scheme is to assess these doctors’ training needs, provide a suitable retraining and induction programme to allow entry on to the PCT MPL and a return to NHS general practice.

For doctors to apply to the Wessex I&R scheme and gain a funded training place the following conditions apply. They must:

• Be qualified GPs currently on the GMC GP register without conditions.
• Have been out of active General Practice (this also includes Locum and Out of Hours work) for 2 or more years.
• Have not undertaken a GP NHS Annual Appraisal for 2 or more years.
• Have been working in another medical post but in a non-GP specialty.
• Not currently be on a PCT Performer’s list and do not meet their entry requirements.
• Have worked overseas for greater than 2 years in a GP post (or its equivalent).
• Not have worked or trained in a NHS GP post prior to application to the PCT MPL.
• Not be subject to GMC restrictions or conditions (please contact the Deanery for specific advice if in this category)

Due to the limited funding available all eligible GPs will have to undergo the entrance assessments and compete for a salaried induction post.

Doctors applying for the GP Induction and Refresher Scheme must state their intention to work in a substantive (though not necessarily full-time) NHS GP post after completing their induction or refresher training.

The aims and eligibility criteria are detailed in the GP Induction and Refresher Guidelines on the NESC website (www.nesc.nhs.uk).

Please refer to the other documents on this website:

• GP Induction and Refresher Scheme Guidelines
• The Educational Prescription in Postgraduate Assessment (in development)
• GP I and R task list (in development)

If you would like more information regarding the scheme, please send a CV and copy of the GMC GP Register certificate to Dr Richard Weaver, General Practice School Wessex Deanery.

August 2009