DG : Y18151 : Cairnsmore Medical Practice

Cairnsmore Medical PracticeCreebridgeNewton Stewart*DG8 6NR

Trainers

Type of practice

Semi-rural / small market town

List Size

3900

Number of partners and outside interests

5; one male and 4 females

Longitudinal Clerkship mentor, Diabetes, Palliative Care, Contraception, Acupuncture, Minor Surgery, Cluster Quality Lead.

Any interesting features of the practice

Friendly, relaxed, innovative, high achieving team
The Practice offers a supportive and enthusiastic teaching environment
GPSTs can expect a wide variety of experience here including medical cover for local community hospital (geriatrics, palliative care, rehab and minor injuries).
Practice nurse team – one Nurse Practitioner and two Treatment Room nurses.
Based in purpose built premises which is shared with another GP practice and lots of Health Board services – physiotherapy, community nurses, midwives, McMillan Nurse, podiatry, speech & language therapy etc.
Dispensing branch surgery 6 miles from the main site.
Minor surgery, acupuncture, and family planning services offered.

Educational opportunities

Regular practice meetings.
Tutorials for GPSTs, FY2s and students on placement.
Library available for study.
Regular Practice Based Small Group Learning (PBSGL) scheme meetings.
Protected Learning Time (PLT) sessions for clinical and whole team.
Out patient clinics on site giving additional opportunities for specialist training.
Half day release to general hospital.

Advantages/opportunities of working in your practice

Eligible for £20,000 bursary scheme applications
Located in lovely countryside in the Dark Skies Park with easy access to Galloway Hills for walking, mountain biking, etc.
Local town includes independent shops, cinema, swimming pool gym, etc.
Active community with lots of opportunities to get involved.

Practice URL

www.cairnsmore.org.uk

last updated 13/11/2017