Trainees & Students

GP Trainees

A GP Trainee (previously known as a GP Registrar) is a qualified Doctor who will become a GP through a period of training in hospital and in General Practice.  

The GP training takes place over a 3 year period. Many of our GP Trainees spend longer in training as they often work on a part-time basis.  

In their 3rd and final year they are usually in the practice for 12 months but this may be extended if they are in a part-time training post. As with all trainees, they are supervised by senior GPs. 

Find out more about how medical training is structured

Students

The practice is a training location for student nurses and other healthcare professionals at various points in their respective training programmes. 

If you are offered an appointment with a student, please be assured that their work is supervised by a fully qualified GP or Registered Nurse (as appropriate). If you’d rather not consult with a student, please advise reception as soon as possible. We will make alternative arrangements and your care will not be affected.