SGPET Weekly Update - Mon 4 Mar 2024
Date sent: Monday 4 March 2024
SGPET/LMC EDUCATION NEWS/UPDATE BOARD
- SGPET/LMC Websites Multi-Factor Authentication - FourteenFish have now introduced Multi-Factor Authentication, this will mean when logging into our websites a further step will be required. This seems to be quite simple with varied options of text/call/app notifications, however if you do experience any problems, you can contact FourteenFish here.
- SGPET Events Update from Dr Ian Boyland (Vice Chair) Hi everyone, Like the weather there is a downpour of SGPET events coming up. First up is at the Firehouse in Langport with a Dermatology session focussing on common presentations in Skin of Colour with consultant Mihaela Costache (7th March) . This is for anyone who see dermatology in primary care. There are still a couple of spaces left for good education and pizza.
Our next study day focuses on the head and neck (13th March). We have local experts from ENT presenting on ear infections and vertigo. Especially relevant at the moment with the current dental crisis and more patients attending primary care with mouth symptoms Mr Blanco-Guzman from Maxillofacial Surgery will be talking to us about oral lesions and in particular recognising oral cancers. Alison Hill from YDH is going to demystify iron deficiency without anaemia and how to support our patients with it. Mr Paritosh Shah is presenting sudden visual loss focusing on retinal conditions and importantly our role in preventing them. Whilst Mr Simon Frackiewicz will be talking about acute eye conditions.
Juliet Balfour is kindly offering a Testosterone for women masterclass on the 20th March. This is an online event and filling up quickly so please sign up asap to avoid disappointment.
I’d like to highlight the Metabolic Health Day (8th May) on the demonstrating the importance of lifestyle interventions in supporting our patients in the prevention and treatment of chronic illness. This day is suitable for anyone who may be supporting patients with healthy living.
We are also pleased to confirm our orthopaedic colleagues at Yeovil District Hospital will be running another joint injection session on the 1st May, venue to be confirmed but will be in the Yeovil area.
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NHS Pension Update Training 2024, 12th March 2pm, via Zoom - Places still available
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Safe Working - Online Discussion Group with GPC Representative Dr Paul Hynam - Places still available
EXTERNAL EVENTS/RESOURCES
- Change to Supervision for Roadmap/FCP - an update from the Primary Care Academy - Due to the introduction of the NHS England funded First Contact Practitioner modules and the emphasis from NHS England for trainees to pursue their FCP verification through the Higher Education Institution (HEI) route, whether via taught course or e-portfolio. We will no longer be conducting the 2-day Roadmap Supervisor training course as FCP supervisor training now falls under the purview of the HEI.
However, the Southwest Primary Care Academy remains dedicated to supporting supervisor training and the continual growth of aspiring primary care supervisors, irrespective of trainee route or clinical background. Presently, we are in the pilot phase of developing a Multi-Professional Modular Supervisor Course (MMSC) designed for a diverse range of primary care health professionals. This course allows participants to tailor their learning experience based on the supervision they aim to offer within their practice.
Participants have the flexibility to select specific modules relevant to their desired supervision scope, eliminating the need to revisit Modules 1 and 2 if they are already certified as GP Clinical Supervisors or Educational Supervisors. This initiative aims to enhance supervision skills across various professional groups and broaden the breadth of expertise within primary care settings.
The Multi-Professional Modular Supervisor Course (MMSC) will replace the old RMSV course and will also offer support for Trainee ACP supervisors.
Here is an brief overview of the MMSC, please read carefully to ensure you meet to entry criteria before applying. To evaluate the need for this supervisor training, kindly complete the Expression of Interest form . Your submission is crucial for us to determine the demand and necessity for this development, with the goal of offering places for all Module 1, 2, and 3b from May onwards.
- Join the Somerset Palliative Care ECHO Network
- AHP Preceptorship Organisational Self-Assessment Tool launch webinars recordings and FAQs - If you missed the Allied Health Professional Preceptorship Organisational Self-Assessment Tool launch webinars, you can access the recording, slides and FAQ document on the learning hub here
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Bristol & Peninsula Medical Schools are recruiting examiners for the University of Bristol & University of Plymouth Schools of Medicine Year 3 OSCE and Year 4 CPSA in June and July 2024 and would like to invite you to take part. For further details for University of Bristol can be found here and details for Plymouth University here. Exam Dates:
Year 3 Bristol OSCE: Thursday 6 and Friday 7 June 2024 (09:00 – 12:30) & (13:00 – 16:30)
Year 4 Plymouth CPSA (formally known as ISCE: Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 June 2024 (08:00 – 12:30) & (13:00 – 17:30)
Year 4 Bristol CPSA (formally known as OSCE): Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 July 2023 (09:00 – 12:30) & (13:00 – 16:30)
Venue: Musgrove Park Academy, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, TA1 5DA
If you are interested in taking part, please complete the online reply form here Please note: Bristol Medical School require examiners to be ST3+ with membership. Peninsula Medical School require examiners to be ST4+
The Health and Care Professionals Council (hcpc) COVID-19 hub
CONTACTS
SGPET Office lmc.sgpet@nhs.net
Somerset LMC Nurse Advisor, Paula Messenger paula.messenger1@nhs.net
Somerset LMC Respiratory Adviser, David Long dlong1@nhs.net
Somerset LMC and Training Hub Advanced Practice and AHP Education Lead, Catherine Hayden catherine.hayden@nhs.net
Somerset Training Hub FCP and ACP Supervision Fellows, Liz Oxley and Jodie Smith Elizabeth.Oxley@SomersetFT.nhs.uk and Jodie.Smith@SomersetFT.nhs.uk
Professional Wellbeing
Somerset Emotional Wellbeing Website
Anytime Learning and Tutorials - View all here
SGPET/LMC Calendered Education - View all here
| Date | Title | Location | Places | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/24 | Strength Finder with Hannah Miller | Zoom, Online | Link | |
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07/03/24 |
Update for Independent Non-Medical Prescribers Mr Piotr Zak |
Microsoft Teams, Online | FULL | Link |
| 07/03/24 | ‘Dermatology Presentation: Conditions in Skin of Colour’ (First 5 & Practical Magic joint session) Mihaela Costache ‘Dermatology Presentation: Conditions in Skin of Colour’ |
The Firehouse Somerset, Langport | Link | |
| 12/03/24 | NHS Pension Update Training 2024 | Zoom, Online | Link | |
| 13/03/24 | SGPET - ENT/Ophthalmology Study Day | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 14/03/24 | Safe Working - Online Discussion Group with GPC Representative Dr Paul Hynam | Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
| 19/03/24 | HCA Immunisation Foundation Course (Part 1 & Part 2) 19th & 26th March Tricia Smith |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
| 19/03/24 | Leading and Motivating People Training Yvonne Vigar |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | FULL | Link |
| 20/03/24 | South Somerset Primary Care Evening Meeting: 'Testosterone for women - who might benefit and how to prescribe it' - Juliet Balfour Dr Juliet Balfour |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
| 21/03/24 | HCA: Venepuncture Training Julia Beard |
Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | FULL | Link |
| 26/03/24 | An Introduction to General Practice - for new practice staff Yvonne Vigar |
Zoom, Online | Link | |
| 28/03/24 | Asthma & COPD Update Mr David Long |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
| 28/03/24 | PCP Meeting: Family Planning | Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
| 03/04/24 | Somerset LMC GP Recruitment Event - Registration for GPs/GP Trainees looking for vacancies in Somerset | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 03/04/24 | Somerset LMC GP Recruitment Event - Registration for Somerset Practices only | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 04/04/24 | Spirometry Basics Mr David Long |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
| 16/04/24 | Bridgwater & Taunton Primary Care Group - | Walnut Tree (the), Bridgwater | Link | |
| 17/04/24 | SGPET - Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal Study Day | Taunton Racecourse, Taunton | Link | |
| 18/04/24 | Summarising Patient Records Training Kit Markey |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
| 18/04/24 | Wells Primary Care Group - | Fountain Inn (meeting room), Wells | Link | |
| 23/04/24 | Practice Nurse/HCA Podiatry Training Morag Cowling |
Canalside Conference Centre, Bridgwater, Bridgwater | FULL | Link |
| 23/04/24 | Webinar: HR & Employment Law Round-Up Mr Adrian Poole |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
| 24/04/24 | Chaperone Training Ms Sarah Stapleton |
Canalside Conference Centre, Bridgwater, Bridgwater | FULL | Link |
| 25/04/24 | Lead Nurse Forum Meeting Ms Paula Messenger |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
| 25/04/24 | PCP Meeting: 'Pelvic Pain' Dr Jennifer Priday |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link | |
| 25/04/24 | Shapes Toolkit: How to deal with conflict and other stressful situations - Rachel Morris | Zoom, Online | FULL | Link |
| 30/04/24 | HCA Immunisation Update Tricia Smith |
Microsoft Teams, Online | Link |
Kind regards
SGPET
Somerset GP Education Trust
Somerset LMC
Crown Medical Centre
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Taunton, TA2 8QY
Mobile: 07833 400 960
Email: lmc.sgpet@nhs.net
Website: www.somersetgpeducationtrust.co.uk
