Overview

The NTPP is designed to support newly qualified or returnee GPs, Practice Nurses and Clinical ARRS roles to start and succeed in their career in Primary Care.

The aim of the programme is to develop confidence and skills, to support recruitment and retention, to alleviate the feeling of isolation and to support and develop effective leadership.

The NTPP helps individuals gain a sense of belonging and ownership of the system in which they will work, complement the local practices’ induction by providing a comprehensive introduction to Primary Care and providing peer support.

For GPs:

Individuals will gain a sense of belonging and ownership of the system in which they work and the programme aims:

  • To provide peer support for early career GPs
  • To support appraisal and revalidation
  • To provide Continuing Professional Development

To qualify for this exciting opportunity, applicants will need to meet the following criteria:

  • Having completed their CCT within the last 24 months or due to complete in the coming months
  • Hold or about to hold a substantive post in Primary Care in Kent & Medway
  • Be willing to commit to the programme over 13 months

For Nursing Staff (GPN, NA, SNA)

  • Newly qualified nurses or nurses coming/returning to the sector of Primary Care and newly qualified Nursing Associates and Student Nursing Associates
  • Hold or about to hold a substantive post in Primary Care in Kent & Medway
  • Be willing to commit to the programme over 13 months

For Clinical ARRS roles

  • Newly qualified
  • Hold or about to hold a substantive post in Primary Care in Kent & Medway
  • Be willing to commit to the programme over 13 months

The Kent & Medway Primary Care Training Hub is delighted to welcome Primary Care Clinical ARSS roles to join the New to Practice Programme. The programme will enable all delegates to feel confident in the changing sector of modern Primary Care whilst developing an invaluable peer network.

For more information, contact kmicb.kmpcth@nhs.net

Watch New to Practice Programme: Meet Sophie and Elliot

Showcasing Quality Improvement Projects

This year we ran an additional year of the New to Practice Programme, for those wishing to opt into a second year-long commitment to undertake a Quality Improvement Project.

The programme was jointly led by the Training Hub New to Practice Programme Team and NHS Elect who are Quality Improvement Experts.

We held a celebration event on Thursday 7th November 2024 at the Village Hotel in Maidstone, where members of the ICB, Training Hub and the new NTPP Quality Improvement Project intake were in attendance to hear and explore the very high-quality work that has taken place over the last year.

The Quality Improvement Posters are linked below.  If you would like any further information on the work undertaken, please contact the respective poster owner or the kmicb.kmpcth@nhs.net for further information.

From a GP on the New to Practice Programme ...

  • I cannot thank the team enough for the amazing programme you have put in place for us. I can confirm this is improving my current practice as well as giving me a chance to consider more opportunities.