Training Testimonials

Dr Jo Dewar

GP REGISTRAR UNTIL OCTOBER 2005

The Centre Practice is a lively, busy Practice that caters for over 15000 patients. I joined the practice to complete the last 6 months of my GP Registrar year and from the outset I was made to feel welcome by staff and patients alike.

The receptionists, secretaries and administrators, headed by the practice manager, are a fantastic team with an excellent work ethic and a good sense of humour. They have been nothing but supportive and, without exception, have been a pleasure to work with.

 Bryan is a dedicated and enthusiastic trainer and the training program was well organised with regular tutorials and ample opportunity to discuss cases after surgery. The clinical work was tailored throughout to my stage of training and ability, and I was always well supported by my trainer and the other partners, particularly Dean who was unfortunate enough to have the room next to mine!

 The practice and district nurses also provided a wealth of knowledge and experience, particularly in the fields of chronic diseases, wound care and many of the social aspects of health.

 Due to the size and diversity of the patient population, I have been exposed to many of the medical and social problems that present themselves to General Practitioners. I have consequently gained a huge amount of knowledge and confidence, and had the opportunity to develop my communication and personal skills. Importantly, with the guidance of my trainer, I have managed to pass all elements of Summative Assessment.

 In summary, I have thoroughly enjoyed working at The Centre Practice. It has provided me with a great insight into the medical, administrative and personal aspects of life in General Practice. I think the staff are an exceptional team of people and it has been a pleasure to be part of that team for a short time.

Dr Julia Conway

Gp Returner until January 2007

I have just spent six months at this practice and can thoroughly recommend it as a training practice. I am a GP returner having been out of UK General Practice for 15years. As a result of this I felt very anxious and was practically a beginner again. All of the partners have welcomed ,supported me and have never made me feel silly. There is a good variety of different GPs working here and they have individually given time towards my training with a range of individual experience, knowledge and approach which has been invaluable.

This practice is fairly large and busy with plenty of opportunity to gain clinical experience without feeling pressurised. The partners have involved me in practice meetings both clinical and administrative and have been very generous in allowing me time off for educational courses. During my time here I have been able to undertake child surveillance sessions, minor surgery and IUCD fittings with support and supervision when necessary. Tutorials with my trainer and other partners have been prioritised even when the practice has been very busy with other issues.

On a personal level there is a very relaxed and open-minded attitude here.The doctors have good relationships with each other and a great sense of humour. The layout of the offices mean that the registrar will not feel isolated and an open door policy prevails. The practice trainer is very enthusiastic, easy to get on with and immensely knowledgeable in an unassuming way. Initially he has been able to give intensive support to me without question and then has allowed me much more autonomy but has been available when any problems have arisen. The other doctors have regularly popped in to chat to me as well,willing to offer help and advice.

All of the practice staff have been kind and helpful and I will be sad to leave.

If you want to know more please contact me on j.conway@jerseymail.co.uk

(PS-I have got a job as a GP partner now – this is all really true-no grovelling)