Training practice

As an approved training practice, we regularly have training doctors working under supervision in the surgery. The length of time spent with us may vary from a few months to one year. All these doctors are already experienced in hospital work and are spending time with us as part of their general practitioner training.

Plymouth GP vocational training scheme grade

We are delighted to announce that Rosedean Surgery has been graded as an excellent training practice by the GP quality panel for Plymouth GP vocational training scheme.

This is a process where groups of trainees offer feedback on their experience in their posts. This plus GMC survey data and any other feedback received is considered and an overall outcome is given by a Panel including trainees and a lay member.

Feedback for Rosedean Surgery included the following:

• “Induction and supervision were good. There was great teaching and exam support.”

The trainers in the practice are Dr Atkinson and Dr Thornton who are committed to continue to provide high quality training for all its trainees.

Recorded consultations

From time to time these training doctors may be required to video their consultations. Patients will be informed in advance if a surgery is being videoed and their written consent will be obtained.

Patients can reserve the right to not be videoed.

Observations

The practice also takes medical students for short spells of time who sit in on surgeries and observe.

Patients are informed beforehand if this is the case, and can request that the medical student is not present if they so wish.

Student practitioners

This healthcare organisation is working together with the University of Plymouth, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry to host medical students to assist with their learning. You may be asked to talk to or be seen by a student either with the doctor or nurse or on their own. The student will introduce him or herself and ask to discuss your medical problem and examine you.

Students are supervised at all times by the placement supervisor and a healthcare professional, usually your doctor. Like qualified practitioners, the students guarantee your privacy and confidentiality. You may find helping students in their learning interesting and stimulating.

The students and the faculty appreciate your contribution to the education of future doctors. If you would like to make any comment or have further questions, please speak to a member of staff.

My year as an ST3 at Rosedean Surgery 2021 – 2022

Starting a new training placement is always a daunting prospect. Despite having had a new job every 4 months for the preceding 4 years, last August was no different. It’s a sense of wanting to make a good impression while trying desperately to remember names of new colleagues and numerous passwords for new IT systems which always feel clunky for the first few weeks.

My start at Rosedean House also had the additional weight of the fact it was a 12-month placement, with exams to achieve and portfolio requirements to tick off to gain full membership to the Royal College of GPs.

The welcome was warm. Colleagues forgave my useless attempts at remembering names and were always quick to offer help and advice. I learnt that Doublebois isn’t pronounced as the French would, and that the Cornwall Interactive Map is a GPs best friend while lost on home visits.

It was a steep learning curve, trying to navigate which referrals need to be sent to Treliske and which to Derriford, as well as managing how to adapt my practice to a more rural population where secondary care isn’t just around the corner. What became very clear early on was that Rosedean was going be a supportive and friendly environment for my ST3 year. It was also very clear that the staff truly cared about their patients as well as one another.

Despite additional stress for the practice through the year such as the ongoing pandemic and CQC inspections, they continued to put patients and staff first. Throughout the year, I enjoyed a wide breadth of practice; 6-week baby checks to palliative care and everything in between. I came to love my Friday morning home visits despite the sometimes-difficult navigation and occasional need to reverse down a long single-track drive. I was guided by Colleagues who have always had an open door and have a knowledge of their patient population which cements the importance of continuity in Primary care in my mind. They are true advocates for their patients and have been phenomenal teachers.

My year with Rosedean was great, the best of my postgraduate training years- it just went too quickly. I was able to pass the exams and achieve the portfolio requirements, gaining full membership in August. When offered a Salaried GP position, I was thrilled and am already looking forward to taking up the post in August 2023, after a year’s sabbatical sailing with my husband. I’m looking forward to returning to a practice with a rich history which continues to grow and adapt to modern medicine and changing patient needs, while continuing to ensure excellent patient care.

Dr R Kemp

Do patients have to accept?

If at any stage you do not wish to be seen by the medical student, you may decline the offer.

You do not have to give a reason and your care will not be affected in any way.