Martin Bradley <[log in to unmask]> writes
>A local colleague of mine is considering having a pre-registration GP house
>officer. Obviously this is a pilot project. He is unsure what the
>appropriate payment should be. We both feel this would be a lot of work.
>The HO will need a lot of support, there will be much preparation and, no
>doubt, masses of paperwork. I understand that remedial trainers responsible
>for doctors who have failed summative assessment receive double the normal
>training grant.
I had heard that remedial trainers in the SW were being paid no more
than other trainers. Wot an incentive!
> I would have thought a reasonable sum for HO's would be 3
>times the normal grant (I wouldn't consider it for anything less).
I agree, three times sounds right. We get about 5 thou at the moment.
15 thou would pay for me reducing my surgery size by about 30%.
>
>Does anyone have any experience of HO posts in GP and remuneration. Is
>there an appropriate trainers body who could negotiate this, especially
>since I think HO GP posts are likely to expand.
>
>Martin Bradley
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