Rotational Paramedic Scheme – Open for Expressions of Interest (April/May 2022 Cohort)
Thursday 24th January 2022
Following a successful first cohort of the Primary Care Rotational Paramedic Scheme in collaboration with Yorkshire Ambulance Service, we would like to invite expressions of interest from PCNs/Practices interested to take part in the next cohort, due to start start late-April/May 2022. For more information, see the attachment below or email training@haxbygroup.co.uk.
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HCA Apprenticeship Scheme – Open for Applications
(March/April 2022 Cohort)
Thursday 24th January 2022
Were pleased to announce that HEE is supporting another cohort of the popular HCA apprenticeship scheme. Plans are underway with the apprenticeship provider for a new cohort to commence, enrolling on the apprenticeship late-March with teaching sessions beginning early-April. For more information, see the attachment below or email training@haxbygroup.co.uk.
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Advanced Clinical Practice Application Process 2022/23 – Open for Applications (Sept 2022 and Jan 2023 ACP Courses)
Thursday 24th January 2022
The HCV Faculty are now welcoming applications for ACP trainee funded places for 2022/23. Open to nurses and AHPs wanting to develop their role and complete the ACP MSc programme. Further details on how employers are able to apply can be found here. The application window is open until 25th March 2022.
The course primarily available as an apprenticeship, with fees funded via apprenticeship levy funding. A training grant of £10,000 per ACP is also available. For more information, see the attachment below or email Carly at the HCV Faculty on carly.mcintyre1@nhs.net or training@haxbygroup.co.uk.
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Faculty of Advanced Practice Online Learning Opportunities
Thursday 24th January 2022
Further online learning opportunities have been arranged for trainee and qualified ACPs and PAs. Details can be found on the HCV website under “Online learning opportunities”
Please also see attached details of a renal teaching session for ACPs and PAs, facilitated by the HCV Faculty of Advanced Practice 28th April 2022.
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New to Practice Nurse and Nursing Associate VTS Scheme – Open for Applications (April 2022 Cohort)
Thursday 24th January 2022
A second cohort of the New-to-Practice Nurse/NA VTS scheme is due to commence in April 2022. For new Practice Nurses this is a two-year funded course and for Nursing Associates a one-year funded course. Please see attachment below for full details and application forms. Eligibility is newly qualified or new to general practice within 12 months. For more information, see the attachment below or email training@haxbygroup.co.uk.
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GP Fellowships – Open for Applications
Thursday 24th January 2022
Across Humber, Coast and Vale a unique Fellowship offer is now available for GPs. Funding has been made available to support the delivery of programmes and the time participating. Funded mentor sessions are also available.
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Funded General Practice Assistant (GPA) Programme (GPA): Open for Applications
Thursday 24th January 2022
Health Education England has announced funding for a third cohort of the General Practice Assistant (GPA) programme for practices in the North East and Yorkshire. The GPA programme was originally developed in the USA to support GP surgeries in routine admin tasks and basic clinical duties. This role has now been further developed in England to help relieve some of the pressures faced by GPs. Former RCGP Chair Dr Maureen Baker says the assistants are “a cross between a healthcare assistant and a doctor’s PA which could provide an injection of support for general practice”.
The programme is an experiential learning competency framework and the GPA can be trained in:
Sorting all clinical post and prioritising
Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding
Dealing with all routine clinical post directly e.g. DNA letters, 2WW etc.
Arranging appointments, referrals and follow up appointments of patients
Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.
Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & phlebotomy
Completing basic (non-opinion) forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage forms e.g. ESA113 etc
Explaining treatment procedures to patients including arranging follow up appointments
Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies i.e. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s)
Support the GP with immunisations/wound care
Further programme information can be found in the attached toolkit, FAQ’s and Case Study.
Places on the GPA programme will be offered on a first come first served basis with consideration of a fair North East and Yorkshire regional allocation. Please complete the attached application form to apply if this funded GPA programme is of interest to your practice and you are keen to enrol a leaner onto the programme. Applications should be sent to wy.traininghub@nhs.net by Tuesday 22nd February 2022.
For any further queries please do not hesitate to contact Stacey at wy.traininghub@nhs.net West Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce Training Hub, hosted by Trust Primary Care Ltd