GP Registrar Information

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Useful websites

• GP Registrar Info: This is a free resource for doctors training for, or thinking of training for general practice. The registrar section offers tips on this busy year. Our section on exams covers all the exams and assessments, from GP ST entry selection to summative assessment and finally MRCGP. The reviews section features all the latest books to help you with your training.

Mileage claims:

• Mileage allowance from august 2007. The key documents you need in order to claim mileage allowance. added Aug 2007

• Travel expenses and what to claim. Pulse Article October 2007

• Mileage claim form to use when claiming mileage costs

Locum work:

• Starting work as a locum. Make sure you understand what and how you should be looking after your income as you start work as a locum. What does the tax man have install for you?

• Locum List. This is a very useful check list for those GPRs who are going to work as locums after the VTS

Time out of the practice

• Absence thru sickness. The current regulations as to how much time off sick you are allowed before extra training is required

• Holiday entitlement. What you are entitled to regarding holiday

• Paternity/Maternity leave. Current advice covering this area

• Study leave  Documents relating to study leave: 

Financial matters

• Finance Financial aspects of being a GP Registrar 

• Allowance, accommodation, removals, and associated expenses of GP Registrars in General Practice

• Medical indemnity insurance. This is a deal offered by MPS ( I am sure MDU will do the same) for GP Registrars. added Aug 2007

• GP Registrar pay and pay protection – guidance from NHS Employers March 2005

• Managing your Pension. What is the NHS Pension scheme, what are the other options open to me? When do I need to start thinking about a pension? This gives you the low down

• Claim for expenses. This is the claim form to be used for expenses or study leave claims for those GPRs in GP posts ( not hospital posts). It is an Excel spreadsheet

Training issues

• Training practice application How to apply for your chosen training practice

• Becoming GP Principals The requirements of a GP Registrar in becoming a GP Principal

• When is it best to do what When is it best to do what during the course, is it exams, courses?

• Practice expectations  What should you expect from the practice you will be joining

• European Working time Directive Doctors in training should be aware of the implications of the EWTD. This is as summary of the regulations

• Policy Document for ITPs Innovative Vocational Training Posts in General Practice The ITP scheme will provide GPRs the opportunity to enhance their Vocational Training by placements in innovative posts approved by a written learning plan (PLP) tailored to their individual learning needs. March 2005

• Registrar representation on boards Get a say on how your course is run and be involved in training in general