General Practice Placements
The Norfolk GP training scheme has at least 18m sent in General Practice placements. GP placements in individual training programmes (ITPs) are arranged in geographical clusters to make logical pairings and so minimise and equalise the commuting between ITPs.
Key Facts
- Training Practice 33
- Trainers/Tier 3 trainers 47
- Associate Trainers/Tier 2 trainers 41
6 months in ST1/ST2 in General Practice
- helps you understand what a GP career is about
- helps you to focus on the GP relevant aspects of subsequent hospital posts
- gives you a broad experience in a wide range of conditions
Final 12 months in General Practice
- a contrasting practice to the first
- develop an on-going mentoring relationship with an experienced GP
- get support and have stability whilst completing nMRCGP
http://www.baconroadmedicalcentre.org.uk
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Urban
Practice population 4730
3 Partners
1 Trainer and 2 Associate Trainers
http://www.birchwoodsurgery.nhs.uk
Birchwood is a dispensing practice with a list size in excess of 11000 patients. We are based in a modern purpose built premises in an expanding but rural market town. There is quick access to Norwich by car (20 minutes) and a railway station located within a ten-minute walk from the surgery.
Our five partners share an enthusiasm for training in respect of both registrars and undergraduates.
We pride ourselves on our high level of computerisation which includes internet access from all PCs together with a bespoke electronic messaging system and scanning package. We have a large library and excellent teaching facilities including permanently linked digital projection facilities.
The practice deals with minor surgery and minor injuries and runs a range of chronic disease clinics. The practice employs an ECP who is based at the surgery and regular secondary care clinics operate out of the practice.
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Rural
Practice population 11000
6 partners
1 Nurse practitioner
3 Trainers
http://www.bungaymedical.co.uk
Bungay Medical Practice is the sole practice in the market town of Bungay, situated on the border between Norfolk and Suffolk. It lies in a beautiful part of East Anglia on the edge of the Norfolk Broads and 30 minutes drive from the Suffolk coast. It is 15 miles from the City of Norwich and there is a fast rail link to London (90 minutes from Diss). There are two good District General Hospitals in Norwich and Gorleston, and we are very closely linked to the University of East Anglia, teaching year 3 medical students.
We are a postgraduate and undergraduate teaching practice and a research practice with with approximately 11700 patients split between Norfolk and Suffolk. We dispense to around 3,900 patients.
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Semi-urban/rural
Practice population 11700
https://castle-partnership.co.uk/
Well established practice with 3 surgery sites. Each surgery site has around 5-6000 patients and the GP's are supported by an experienced team if nurses and Healthcare Assistants and Surgery Managers. High disease prevalence and a very mixed population gives trainees and great opportunity to gain knowledge and experience of a wide variety of conditions and to develop patient consultation skills.
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Urban
Practice Population 17000
http://www.coastaldoctors.co.uk Coastal Village Surgeries (www.coastalvillages.nhs.uk)
Hemsby Surgery
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Rural
Practice Population 18000
4 Partners. 12 Salaried Doctors
3 Nurse Practitioners/ Paramedics
North Caister Medical Centre
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Rural
4 Partners. 12 Salaried Doctors
3 Nurse Practitioners/ Paramedics
http://www.coltishallsurgery.nhs.uk
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Rural
Practice population 8811
3 Partners.
4 Salaried doctors.
1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner
http://www.cromergrouppractice.nhs.uk
The practice is situated in a small market town by the sea. It is a popular tourist and retirement area that means we have a high number of temporary residents and also the practice population has a higher proportion of older people than average.
We have a strong training ethos: although we are not able to take cohorts of GP undergraduates because of restricted space, we do take single undergrads from Imperial College and we also host student pharmacists, student nurses and young people on work experience.
Our 2 Nurse Practitioners all work at advanced practitioner level, seeing and treating patients. We have 5 Practice Nurses, and Health Care Assistants. We also run a phlebotomy clinic
The local District Hospital is within 300 metres and we provide medical cover for the local community hospital.
Website: https://www.draytonmedical.nhs.uk/
Population: 19,000
7 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs
3 Nurse Practitioners
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
http://www.eastnorwichmedicalpartnership.co.uk/
Norfolk Scheme Associate Training Practice
http://www.heathgatemedicalpractice.co.uk
Heathgate Medical Practice is situated in Poringland, the largest in a group of villages a few miles south of Norwich. With a fast car (watch the speed camera outside the school) or blue light ambulance you can be in the NNUH within a few minutes.
We all love teaching and have been a teaching practice for nearly 20 years. we are all involved from the admin and management team through the dispensary staff and nurses to the doctors. Two of our previous trainees are partners, and may others are local GPs including trainers and other educators. We like to support students looking at medicine as a career and at least 2 wh have spent time with us in their school years are now doctors and several more are at medical school.
We hope we provide first class clinical care as well. Patient feedback suggests that we do. As well as education we are at the forefront of general practice evolution, with two of our partners heavily involved in current developments. So lots of heated debate and insight into politics of general practice as well.
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Semi urban/rural
Practice population 8200
5 Partners
1 Nurse Practitioner
http://www.hellesdonmedicalpractice.co.uk
Our practice is in the suburbs of Norwich about 15 minutes from the centre and the practice area extends out into the country. At times you may be lucky enough to get home for lunch.
We are a friendly enthusiastic practice with teaching and training a very important part of our every day practice from all staff. We enjoy having several trainees at a time and find this very beneficial to everyone's learning. We are also a teaching practice for Norwich Medical School and currently teach year 5. We encourage our trainees to become involved in helping with teaching, which is very enjoyable. Over the past few years, we have put education very strongly at the forefront of the practice ethos. The IT uses SystemOne.
We have lively business and clinical meeting which we strongly recommend our trainees attend, as these give a valuable insight into running a practice and give trainees an idea of how partnership operates. We also discuss and keenly debate the recent guidelines and the implication on our practice.
We have a strong Gold Standards Framework pathway for end of life care, with regular monthly meetings and our trainees have found great benefit from attending these and getting involved in palliative care.
We have very good feedback from our trainees, and will try our best to help you get the most from your training.
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
1 semi-urban/rural
Practice Population 9600
4 Partners
2 Nurses Practitioners
http://www.holt-practice.nhs.uk
We are a registered training Practice with many years’ experience of working with multiple trainees.
Our main Practice is based in Holt, a mainly rural area and has 1 branch site based 15 minutes away. Both sites have been recently re-furbished and offer a good standard of clinical rooms, plenty of free car parking and rest room facilities.
The Practice has around 14,300 patients.
To support the smooth running of the Practice, various meetings are held with the clinical and management teams to communicate operational updates, discuss case management, GSF (Gold Standard Framework) and significant events. We hold regular training sessions with all staff, which can range from external speakers to team building activities or updates in clinical income.
We are an EMIS practice and training on the system is included as part the comprehensive induction period.
Practice Population 14,300
6 GP Partners, 3 Salaried Doctor
2 Trainers
2 Paramedics and 2 Physician Associates
http://www.hovetonandwroxhammedicalcentre.nhs.uk
We are a registered training practice with many years experience of working with more than one trainee.
The practice is based in a mainly rural area and has three small branch facilities based in the larger villages covered by the practice.
Around 8400 patients are registered with the practice but we also have a large temporary residents population during the summer months.
The practice is a PMS practice and is registered to carry out research studies. The building was purpose built for primary care. It offers good clinical rooms, car parking and rest room facilities.
We have a high level of achievement on QOF (Quality Outcomes Framework) and are active members of the North Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group.
Community services, midwifery services and therapy services are also based in the building and the practice has excellent relations with these teams.
Weekly meetings are held with the clinical teams to discuss issues, case management, GSF (Gold Standard Framework) and to keep up to date with new guidance.
The practice uses the SystmOne clinical system and training on the system is included as part the comprehensive induction period.
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Semi-urban/rural
Practice population 8400
5 partners. 1 Salaried Doctors
3 Nurse Practitioners
http://www.lawsonroadsurgery.co.uk
As the practice is situated within the Health Centre we have direct access to community staff and also the run the reception for the community clinics i.e. Podiatry, Physiotherapy etc.
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Urban
Practice Population 6600
4 Partners. 1 Salaried Doctor
http://www.loddondoctorssurgery.co.uk
Excellent Facilities - new purpose built building, with large teaching facility.
Motivated Partners - with broad clinical skill mix
Teaching & Learning - the whole practice is involved with teaching and training. too many learning opportunities to list!
High Caliber - management and administration team - learn about how to run an efficient practice
Wide Range of Services offered in House - with relevant attached staff
Easy Access - from Norwich (15 minutes)
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Urban
Practice population 9000
4 Partners
3 Salaried
Full MDT
http://www.longstrattonsurgery.nhs.uk
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Rural
Practice population 11500
5 Partners
http://www.ludhamsurgery.nhs.uk
Ludham and Stalham Green Surgeries is a very friendly small rural dispensing practice about 15 miles from Norwich, in the centre of the Norfolk Broads area. Ludham Surgery is paired with Stalham Green Surgery making a total practice list of 5,500, covering a rural population in a number of local villages. We also look after a range of old peoples homes, a mental care home and a number of holiday makers including boaters.
Trainees have their own room and terminal on our EMIS Web system. They have two tutorials per week and post-surgery debriefs as well as protected afternoon for personal study. We share one of our tutorials with Staithe Surgery, Stalham so that both trainers bring ideas along with a larger pool of educators. Day release take place at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital all day on alternate Wednesdays.
Ludham offers excellent training and relations with doctors and staff to learn effectively in nurturing environment. Various people help with teaching including all the GPs, the Practice Manager, Clinical Data Manager, Nurses and other health care professionals. Trainees are actively encouraged to attend a variety of meetings in the practice. We offer opportunities to learn skills in the practice including minor surgery, cryotherapy, electrocautery, and use of various diagnostic tools e.g. spirometry. Time is available to complete audits. We have a website, so look us up on the web, too www.ludhamsurgery.nhs.uk
As a learning organisation, the Practice is actively involved in developing other peoples learning in the organisation. The practice offers career opportunities to local people and has successfully trained and employed several apprentices within the practice.
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Rural
Practice Population 5500
4 Partners
http://www.themarketsurgery.nhs.uk
We have been a training practice since 1998 and have enjoyed being part of many registrars training. We hope that they have enjoyed their time in Aylsham. We have been involved with teaching students from UEA since the start of the medical school and currently teach fourth and fifth years student. We also teach Cambridge University students – years five and six.
We are a friendly, relaxed practice and aim to make our registrars feel part of the team. We have six partners, one salaried doctor, two Physicians Associates, Advanced Nurse Practitioners along with a full range of staff (HCAs, practice nurse, midwife, health visitor, district nurses, social prescriber, mental health nurse and physio). All the doctors and staff are involved with the education and the partners all share debriefing, supervision and tutorials.
Aylsham is a small market town 12 miles north of Norwich. We look after a population of about 10,200 patients from the town and the villages in about an 8 mile radius around it.
All surgeries are supervised and debriefed and the registrars will have a weekly tutorial. We have a weekly educational and business meeting on a Friday afternoon and clinical meeting Friday morning. We all enjoy many varied interests outside work and expect the registrars to balance their work with other interests.
We have excellent facilities including a large library/boardroom to use for tutorials and meetings.
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Rural
Practice Population 10,200
6 Partners
2 Physician Associates
2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners
https://magdalenmedical.nhs.uk/
We have been a training practice for more than 25 years and have seen a series of changes in the training of future GPs. We hope to retain an element of the apprenticeship model while helping trainee negotiate communication and ethical skills as well as the hurdles of the nMRCGP.
We pride ourselves on being a happy team and look forward to having future trainees commit to this ethos.
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Urban
Practice Population 14500
9 Partners
2 Nurse Practitioners
http://www.pastonsurgery.nhs.uk
Paston Surgery is a very friendly and supportive Practice, located here in North Walsham in North Norfolk.
We take great pride in providing placements and training for GP trainees as well as teaching groups of undergraduate medical students from the University of East Anglia. A lot of trainees have later joined us at Paston Surgery as a salaried GP.
We are a dispensing practice providing GMS services to a mixed practice population of around 6,700 patients in North Walsham and the villages in the surrounding area. The Town has many amenities, is surrounded by countryside, and is within easy access of Norwich. And the coast is just 5 miles away.
Rural
Practice Population 6700
3 Partners
2 Salaried GP's
http://www.roundwellmedicalcentre.co.uk/
We are a vibrant training with an experienced trainers. We have state of the art premises with two to four dedicated registrar rooms within close proximity to Norwich and the NNUH. We have an onsite pharmacy and an efficient appointment system. We operate with SystmOne as our IT system.
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Urban
Practice Population 14000 +
5 Partners & 4 Salaried Doctors
1 Physician associate
3 Practice nurses and 3 HCAs
http://www.sheringhammedical.nhs.uk
Sheringham Medical Practice is a very friendly rural dispensing practice about 20 miles from Norwich. The practice has 9,400 patients covering a rural population in a number of local villages. We also look after a range of nursing and residential homes, mental health care homes and have a high number of temporary residents.
Trainees have their own room and we have a large meeting room where the meetings take place. The registrars have 2.5 hrs per week tutorial and debriefs after each surgery which are shared between all GP's. The registrars attends GPSTS teaching at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital all day on alternate Wednesdays and has a protected day of study when not attending.
Sheringham offers excellent training and relations with doctors and staff to learn effectively in a nurturing environment. Various people help with teaching including all the GPs, the Practice Manager, Nurses and other health care professionals. Trainees are actively encouraged to attend a variety of meetings in the practice. We offer opportunities to learn skills in the practice including minor surgery, cryotherapy, elecrocautery, and use of various diagnostic tools e.g. spirometry. Time is available to complete audits.
As a learning organisation, the Practice is actively involved in developing other learners in the organisation. The practice offers career opportunities to local young people and has successfully trained and employed several apprentices within the practice.
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Rural
Practice Population 10000
4 Partners. 2 Salaried Doctors
http://www.staithesurgery.co.uk
Staithe Surgery is a rural training and dispensing practice with a list size of around 7545 patients, working from an excellent purpose built surgery in the small market town of Stalham. We cover a fairly wide area, and see a large number of holiday visitors, as we are fortunate to live and work in a beautiful part of the country, close to the Norfolk Broads and 5 miles from the coast with it's lovely beaches. With the many resources available at the surgery, we aim to provide medical care of the highest quality.
We have a diverse group of friendly, professional and administrative staff working very closely together as a team. We all meet frequently on an informal basis, and also have more formal regular meetings throughout the practice to discuss relevant issues and plan surgery policy. The partners meet regularly and enjoy an excellent and mutually supportive working relationship. We feel good communication at all levels within the practice is vital, as it enhances the quality of patient care, efficiency and the satisfaction we derive from our work.
As a practice we have always tried to take advantage of changes in the Health Service for the benefit of our patients. As we are 18 miles from the nearest hospital we try to be as self-sufficient as possible by providing many services within the surgery.
Our registrars have their own room with access to our clinical system, SystmOne. They have two tutorials a week, one on an individual basis with one of our trainers and the other is a joint tutorial, which is shared between us and Stalham Green & Ludham Surgery.
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Rural
Practice Population 7545
4 Partners. 1 Salaried Doctor
2 Nurse Practitioners
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Urban
Practice Population 12900
10 Partners
4 Nurse Practitioners
Theatre Royal Surgery is an experienced training practice currently teaching UEA medical students and with an FY2 placement. We've welcomed students from Europe and further afield and everyone at the practice very much supports and enjoys the teaching process.
We have a strong collaborative ties with the four other mid Norfolk practices and work with them and our community and secondary care colleagues on a number of projects to benefit patient population.
The Partners in the practice have particular clinical interests in sexual health, emergency care medicine and prescribing. The Community Geriatrician holds regular outreach clinics in the practice and we also have monthly clinics from the diabetic specialist team and weekly ante natal midwifery sessions. The practice employs an Emergency Care Practitioner who works with us on four days each week. An experienced paramedic, his sessions offer a new dimension to our clinical care.
The doctors in our practice are supported by an excellent, experienced and friendly team of clinical and administrative staff. We use TPP practices.
Norfolk Scheme Assocate Training Practice
Practice Population 9100
4 Partners
http://trinityandbowthorpe.co.uk
Over the years the practice has expanded and continues to do so. We operate from two sites. The Surgery at 1 Trinity Street has been a doctors surgery for almost a century whilst the health Centre was built in the early 80's and has been renovated to look after the new housing estate of Bowthorpe which is still being built on. The practice list size currently stands at approx. 10265 and is looked after by 6 partners, 2 advance nurse practitioners and a full compliment of admin staff.
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Semi-Urban/rural
Practice population 11378
4 Partners
4 Salaried GP
Team of Practice Nurses, TNA, HCA and Phlebotomist
UEA Medical Centre is a GP practice mainly providing care to the population of the university, the hospital and the research park.
We are a large practice of over 20000 patients and have 11 doctors, 1 ANP and specialist travel and sexual health nurses.
Norfolk Scheme Training Practice
Research Practice
Full Travel Services & Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre
Urban Practice
Wensum Valley Medical Practice, a three-site practice in Norwich with just over 12,500 patients. We are committed to providing our patients with high-quality, compassionate care, and we are proud to be a teaching Medical students for the University of East Anglia.
Our team consists of three partners, six salaried GPs, one locum GP, two advanced nurse practitioners, and a strong team of nursing and allied clinicians. We are well-supported by our practice manager and administrative staff, and we are committed to providing our trainees with a comprehensive and supportive learning experience.
We offer a wide range of services to our patients, including:
General medical services Chronic disease management Family planning Child health Mental health services Minor surgery We are also actively involved in research and development, and we are committed to providing our patients with access to the latest treatments and technologies.
We believe that Wensum Valley Medical Practice is a great place to train as a GP. We are a friendly and supportive practice, and we offer our trainees a wealth of experience and opportunities to learn.
http://www.woodcockroadsurgery.nhs.uk
Woodcock Road Surgery is an urban practice with a list size of around 8400 patients which is increasing all the time.
We have our own purpose built building with car park which provides a pleasant environment to work in.
Our practice area is relatively small and covers a fairly densely populated area with a wide range of patients from the nearby areas of Mile Cross, Old Catton and Hellesdon. This doe include some areas of high deprivation which is both challenging at times and very rewarding. We aim to provide medical care of the highest quality.
We support exposure to a variety of clinical conditions in physical health, mental health and social issues which will challenge trainees but also provide a solid foundation for their future careers.
We have an excellent team of administration staff and nursing staff and we all work very well together.
Our Mission Statement
“Your health, welfare and safety matters to us”
Our Vision:
- We aim to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients in a safe and welcoming environment.
- Our staff are approachable, respectful and patient-centred.
- We will treat all patients, carers and staff with dignity, respect and honesty.
- We will work with our ICB, PCN and local practices in improving the health of our patients and the local population.
- We aim to be a centre of excellence for teaching and training.
Our Values:
- We are professional
- We are caring
- We work together to achieve success
- We act with patients’ best interests at heart
- We innovate to make a difference
Our partners are collectively involved in the strategic and operational development of the practice and have individual responsibilities.
We feel our practice is a friendly, well-supported place to work.
Norfolk scheme Associate Training Practice
Urban
Practice Population 8400
3 Partners. 2 Salaried Doctors
We are a non dispensing GMS practice with personal lists within the catchment area of South Norfolk and Norfolk & Waveney ICB.
We have 23 consulting rooms and 2 treatment bays. We have a large multi-discipline clinical team including 9 Partners, 13 GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Physician Associates as well as an Outreach Nursing Team.
We have attached FCPs, MHPs and Social Prescribers, whilst the local health centre provides community paediatrics, district nurses, health visitors, physiotherapists, speech therapists, dietitians and chiropodists in support of our community.
Semi-urban/rural
Practice Population 19800
