GPs in Training

Our practice is approved to train fully qualified doctors who wish to specialise in general practice. Our GP registrar will have had 2-4 years of experience as a qualified hospital doctor working in various specialities. They consult patients on their own, under the mentorship of our trainer, Dr Coffey. Occasionally we ask permission to video a consultation. You will always be asked in advance and are given the option not to take part, and this will not affect your care in any way. No recording will be taken without your consent and the camera will be switched off on request. These videos are used only for educational purposes with the doctor doing the consultation and are destroyed after use.

Dr Hampton is currently the GP registrar at the practice.

Medical and Nursing Students

Medical students are sometimes attached to the practice for 2 – 3 weeks as part of their training. Observing qualified doctors and nurses, taking patient histories and performing simple examinations are an important part of the training and learning of medical students.  Whilst most patients seems to welcome the opportunity to help our future doctors and nurses intheir training, we understand that not everyne is comfortable with this.  If you do not wish a student to be present during your consultation, please inform the receptionist.  Occasioanlly some appts are reserved for this important training so might not be available for patients who do not wish students to be present