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All GP Registrars are expected to attend. However , there may be circumstances with some of the SHO posts whereby you receive alternative departmental training, which has been negotiated in the past as an alternative to the GP VTS Half Day Release. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 The Deanery is providing the funding to permit your atte ndance, and as you will appreciate you are being paid to attend. Just as you would not expect to fail to turn up to conduct a surgery, or to leave your surgery half way through because of some other arrangement, quite reasonably we expect you to arrive on time and not to depart early from the educational sessions. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\insrsid4738244 If you are unable to attend for some good reason \endash such as holiday or illness, we would ask you to notify the Course Organisers, by contacting Beverley Cunningham at the Postgraduate Medical Centre. }{\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 In the unlikely event of repeated absences from the Half Day Release, a period of extended training may be deemed necessary before the appropriate VTR form can be completed. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par \par }\pard\plain \s1\ql \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\faauto\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin0\itap0 \b\f43\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid4738244 Study Leave Allocation \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp1033 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 We have listed the study leave regulations below. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 For all GP Registrars on a three year VTS scheme, there are a number of courses that run regularly. These include, for example, Family Planning, Minor Surgery, MRCGP preparation and Child Surveillance. These courses are not obligatory, and individual GP Registrars are free to select the courses that best satisfy their learning needs. In addition it is hoped that you will be able to attend at least one Summer School during this period. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 It is imperative that you plan these courses, so that they can be fitted into your study leave allocation for every six months. It will not be possible to cram them all into just one or six month posts. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 For GP Registrars who have joined the VTS for 12 months of General Practice only, clearly you will not be able to fit all the core courses into your study leave allocation. It is best that you}{\insrsid4738244 prioritorise}{\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 those that are most appropriate to your learning needs. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 The VTS receives a budget from the Deanery each year for study leave, and in order to share this fairly among the GPRs, we do need to review each application before deciding on approval. When applying for study leave, please apply }{\b\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 not less}{\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 than six weeks prior to the intended date of study leave. 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Study leave allowance should be granted with reference to the following principles: \par \par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 (a) Registrars should be encouraged to develop coherent and relevant study leave plans early on in training and to request leave in accordance with these plans. \par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 (b) Study leave }{\i\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \'93 is not an entitlement but an allowance and the needs of patients must always take precedence\'94.}{\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 (JCPTGP, 1999) \par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 (c) }{\i\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \'93 The total of half day release and study leave granted to each trainee [sic] should be }{\i\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244\charrsid3290359 a minimum of 30 days per year.\'94}{\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244\charrsid3290359 (JCPTGP 1999). In practice, the number of days out of the practice for attendance at a half day release when added to t he number of days allowed for study leave will not normally exceed 30 days. We would expect the GP Registrar to divide the 30 days equally between two 6 months posts \par \par }{\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 (d) The maximum study leave allowance is not pre-defined and requests for study leave ov er and above the minimum should be dealt with on their educational merits with due consideration to the educational needs of the individual GP Registrar. \par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 (e) Attendance at a weekly vocational training scheme Half Day Release course should normally be considered compulsory. \par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 (f) Reimbursement for courses may be claimed from the sum allocated to the VTS by the Deanery - up to a specified annual limit. \par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 (g) In the event of a dispute arising over study leave, GP Registrars and Trainers are advised to consult w ith the Course Organisers and/or the appropriate Associate Director. If local resolution cannot be achieved, final arbitration will be the responsibility of the Director of postgraduate general practice education.}{ \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\insrsid4738244 \page }{\b\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 Study Leave \endash GP Registrars in SHO posts \par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin360\itap0 {\b\f1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 Study Leave for SHOs is normally permitted up to a maximum of 30 days per year (15 days per half year). \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 Study leave will be granted in accordance with paragraphs 250-254 of the Terms & Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff and the Te rms & Conditions of Service for Doctors in Community Medicine and the Community Health Service. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 Leave approved for sitting examinations is granted in addition to the appropriate study leave entitlement. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 Registrars in general practice are expected to attend a Half Day Release course (or equivalent) as part of their working week. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard\plain \s16\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f44\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\insrsid4738244 Registrars in general practice are encouraged to attend both the Half Day Release course and departmental training, although this is subject to local negotiation. \par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp1033 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 Attendance at t he half day release sessions, if in addition to departmental training, may need to be set against study leave allowance subject to local agreement. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 Leave taken for residentials/away days organised by the vocational training scheme should be taken out of the study leave allowance. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 Study leave should be planned well in advance in accordance with a personal development plan. The study for which leave is taken should be considered in the context of the entire GP training programme and not necessarily restrict ed to the specialty in which it is taken. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 Full guidance on study leave for doctors in training is available from the Committee of Postgraduate Medical Deans (COPMED) at - \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 }{\field\flddirty{\*\fldinst {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 HYPERLINK "http://www.copmed.org.uk/Publications/StudyLeave" }{ \lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 {\*\datafield 00d0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004ba90b02000000170000002a0000007700770077002e0063006f0070006d00650064002e006f00720067002e0075006b002f005000750062006c00690063006100740069006f006e0073002f00530074007500640079004c0065006100760065000000e0c9ea79f9bace118c8200aa004b a90b6200000068007400740070003a002f002f007700770077002e0063006f0070006d00650064002e006f00720067002e0075006b002f005000750062006c00690063006100740069006f006e0073002f00530074007500640079004c0065006100760065000000000000}}}{\fldrslt { \cs15\ul\cf2\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 www.copmed.org.uk/Publications/StudyLeave}}}{\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 . \par \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 For local information regarding forms and permission relating to study leave, please consult the Postgraduate Medical Centre or the Trust department of Medical Staffing.}{\fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid4738244 \par }}