New to General Practice Programme

Each participant will be paired with a mentor who has the relevant knowledge and skills to provide targeted support throughout the first year of their role. The exact number of mentoring hours will be confirmed once the participant is accepted onto the programme. 

Supervision is a vital process for professional learning and development. It enables individuals to enhance their knowledge, skills, and competence through regular, structured support and reflection with a qualified supervisor. Although definitions of supervision can vary, its core purpose remains consistent: fostering professional growth and ensuring high standards of practice. 
 
It is a requirement of the programme that each participant should have an allocated supervisor within their practice or Primary Care Network (PCN). This supervisor must be suitably qualified to provide effective support and guidance. 

This programme is fully funded. Funding covers: 

• all costs associated with participation 

• the cost of backfilling the participant’s role during their study time. 

Quarterly face-to-face half-day sessions: 

• Learning: Gain valuable insights and knowledge relevant to general practice. 

• Quality Improvement (QI)  

• Personal Effectiveness 

• Record Keeping and the Law 

• Leadership 

• Northants System Structure 

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and other professionals. 

• Peer Support: Share experiences and support one another.