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About the training practice
At Martock and South Petherton we feel privileged to practice in an area of such outstanding natural beauty which certainly softens the blow from the challenges one can be faced in general practice. Bristol, Bath, Exeter and Exmoor are all within an hour’s drive, whilst the south coast is only half an hour away.
We hold regular administrative and educational meetings and the registrar is encouraged to attend and contribute to as many of these as possible. We try to create a learning atmosphere within the practice which includes everyone from the partners and nurses to the reception staff. We aim to provide the registrar with the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of patient care and to develop their own skills in a way which will make their practice rewarding and most importantly fun.
We have the usual range of attached staff including counsellors and midwives, and a number of visiting practitioners (conventional and alternative). The whole team is committed to being a training practice and we encourage the registrar to take advantage of the wide-ranging skills and special interests the clinical personnel have to offer.
In summary, as one of our recent registrars wrote: “You can expect to gain useful clinical experience in a busy practice with an older than average population. As a registrar you will feel valued and actively encouraged to contribute to the team.”
Previous Registrars
Q. How many registrars have completed their training in this practice?
A.16
Q. Of these, how many have passed the MRCGP?
A.11 (a further 2 returned to Germany after training)
Q. How many have become principals in general practice?
A. 12 (1 became psychiatrist / 1 salaried doctor for out of hours service / 2 portfolio doctors)
Q. How many registrars have undertaken part of their training in this practice?
A. 28
Q. Are you approved for more than one registrar at a time?
A. Yes
Q. Which Vocational Training Scheme do registrars normally attend?
A. Somerset VTS
Q. Which contract do registrars normally sign?
A. Standard BMA contract
Q. What are the study leave arrangements for registrars?
A. As per Deanery recommendations
Q. How are registrars involved in on-call and out of hours work?
A. The registrar is eased into the on call rota, usually after the first month, they will initially shadow the trainer or designated partner then increase their on call commitment as they feel more confident, there is always a designated partner as back up
Q. Do you dispense as a registrar?
A. No
Q. What computer system do you use at the practice?
A. Torex Synergy
Q. What percentage of clinical summaries are computerised?
A. 95%
Partners or other members of staff with special interests or skills
Dr James Buckle - senior partner, asthma, family planning / IUD fitting, sports injuries
Dr Andrew Quayle - prescribing, minor surgery, clinical assistant South Petherton Hospital
Dr Julie Camsey - PMS and Cancer lead
Dr Adrian Bridge - diabetes, audit lead
Dr Andy Eaton - minor surgery, respiratory medicine, in-house education lead
Dr Sarah More - diabetes, clinical assistant South Petherton Hospital
Dr Nur Hasan - salaried GP, gynae/womens health
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The Registrars
