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GP Education in Swindon

Dr Jon Elliman, Associate Postgraduate Dean GP Education (Swindon)

I have responsibility for overseeing the Swindon/Cirencester GP vocational training scheme, and the training practices within that patch. I was the programme organizer for the scheme for several years and have seen many exciting changes over that time. I am a partner and trainer in a Swindon practice, and did my vocational training many years ago on this scheme. I feel fortunate to work with such a great group of colleagues, and enjoy meeting all the GPSTs from whom I learn so much. I also look after Swindon Town football club.

jon.elliman@googlemail.com
 

   
   
Dr Martyn Hewett GP Educator , GPSTR3 Day Release Organiser responsible for ST1 & 2 Small Groups Teaching

I have been a GP in Cirencester for 21 years, am a GP trainer, and have been a GP Educator at Swindon since 1995. I currently oversee the QA of hospital posts on the Swindon GP rotations, and act as medical education adviser to Swindon PCT. In my spare time I spend time with my wife (also a GP) and four children and enjoy music, playing keyboards for a 70’s/Motown band and for a Gospel choir.  

martyn.hewett@glos.nhs.uk
 

   
Dr Mary Valentine GP Educator responsible for ST3 Half Day Release course and ST1 or 2 Small Groups Teaching

I am a GP partner and trainer in Wootton Bassett, and have enjoyed teaching and training in various guises over many years. I am also a GP tutor involved in training new GP trainers. I have been a GP appraiser, so have been exposed to many different ways that we as GPs work!

I worked for many years as a Hospital Practitioner in General Medicine and Endocrinology at GWH.

The Swindon area is a great place to work, with good supportive and approachable consultant colleagues.

My life outside medicine... I have travelled a lot to some wonderful places, I'm a late convert to skiing, I sail (preferably in warm places!), play tennis regularly and enjoy new experiences!

Mary.Valentine@nhs.net
 
   
Dr Sarah Hands MB .BS, M.Med Sci, MRCGP, Dip Med Ed

I have worked in medical education for the last 12 years in a variety of different roles including PCT multidisciplinary educational lead, regional appraiser trainer, course organiser with refugee doctors, University senior lecturer, Educational Advisor to Severn Deanery and New Trainers’ Course Lead. My current work as a GP Educator in Swindon involves a variety of roles and my principle responsibilities are ST1 tutor and liaison with Swindon Education Trust in respect of Continuing Professional Development for both qualified doctors and those in training.

In addition to this I am Chair of Swindon Education Trust, Medical Appraisal Lead for Swindon and a GP appraiser. I have written three educational handbooks, undertaken educational research and produced a number of peer reviewed educational papers. I was previously in a GP partnership for 18 years but now work part time as a Sessional GP.

sjhands@hotmail.co.uk
 
   
Dr Joanna Swallow GP Educator

Having trained at medical school in London, I was attracted to the beauty of the South West and have been working here for the past 7 years.

I work 3.5 days per week as a GP locally and teach 1 day per week.
My teaching role encompasses facilitating small group work with GP trainees and organising the VTS teaching programme.

In my leisure time I compete in triathlons and enjoy to surf, ski and travel.

My medical interests include GP education, family planning and sports medicine.

joannaswallow@yahoo.com
 

   
Dr Tom Gamble GP Educator: Responsible for Program Organising with Martyn Hewitt; ST1/2 small group teaching; overseeing website.

Since completing my GP training in Swindon I have worked as a locum and salaried GP in the Swindon area, and have developed an interest in medical education. I am currently acting as program organiser for the ST 1/2 trainees, as well as an ST 1/2 small group facilitator, CPD event facilitation, website maintenance and some involvement in the ST3 half day release teaching.

Away from work I play tennis, and enjoy films and 80s music.

thomasgamble@doctors.org.uk

 
   
Siobhan Timms, Senior GP Education Co-ordinator (in office Monday-Thursday)
01793 60 44 24 (internal ext 4424)

siobhan.timms@gwh.nhs.uk
   

Mary Tilling
, GP Administrator (in office Monday-Wednesday)
01793 60 44 27 (internal ext 4427)

mary.tilling@gwh.nhs.uk
 
   
Dr Bill Irish Head of Severn School of General Practice

If your local GP office is unable to help, Bill Irish is available to give advice and assistance to individual registrars, trainers, groups and courses, as well as careers advice to undergraduates and potential registrars.
Supports those involved in Continuing Education for General Practice.
Oversees the development of GP education and liaises with others to assist this aim.

bill.irish@southwest.nhs.uk
   
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