9.00am Registration

9.30am Welcome and Introduction
Dr Martyn Coleman, CPD Tutor, Doncaster and Co-founder of Doncaster TARGET

9.45am A selection of PLT scheme case studies and examples
– How are other schemes from around the country operating?
– What problems have they faced?
– What successes have they had?
– How are they funded?
– How will they manage to offer emergency cover in the future?

Eastern Wakefield PCT
Portsmouth City Teaching PCT
Oldham PCT

10.15am Coffee

10.35am A selection of PLT scheme case studies and examples (continued)

South Sefton PCT and Southport & Formby PCT
Ealing PCT

10.55am Discussion

11.05am Best Practice Workshops: Sharing Ideas
– Share tips for success
– Learn from experience of other schemes
– Discuss the challenges and barriers schemes are facing

12.10pm Keeping it Fresh: A practical guide to keeping PLT attractive
– New blood – a look at those involved in setting the agenda, is it time to move on?
– Consulting the grass roots – who should we be listening to?
– Re-inventing your scheme.
– Creative ideas – are we mad or just innovative?
– Nothing is impossible – you just need to know the right people!

Bebba Smithers, Primary Care Workforce Tutor, Western PCT & Heather Carrigan, PROTECT manager, Adur, Arun and Worthing teaching PCT.

12.30 Discussion

12.35 Lunch
1.35pm Funding PLT Schemes: What are the options?
– How will PLT schemes secure ongoing funding?
– How can the pharmaceutical industry provide support?
– The National Workforce Group’s position.
– Funding options explained.
– Case study: Doncaster Central PCT.

Opening Presentation – Dr Martyn Coleman, CPD Tutor, Doncaster and Co-founder of Doncaster TARGET
The Pharmaceutical Industry – Novartis Pharmaceuticals
The National Workforce Group – Speaker TBC
Primary Care Trust Funding – Dr Alastair Graves, Executive Committee Chair, Doncaster Central PCT.

2.20pm Discussion

2.30pm Meeting the Needs of the Users: A Recipe for Success
– Recording and monitoring needs – working with your GP tutor and practice managers.
– How can PLT schemes use this information to help the process of GP revalidation?
– How can PLT schemes help practices to develop?
– What about nurses and non clinical staff?

GPs, Maurice Conlon, Appraisal Lead, NHS Clinical Governance Support Team, Modernisation Agency.
Nurses, Donna Mcleggan, Learning Time Manager, Heart of Birmingham Teaching PCT.
Non clinical staff, Louise Metcalfe, Clinical Governance Facilitator, Eastern Wakefield PCT.

4.00pm Coffee

4.20pm PLT – The Future

– What are the challenges of the future?
– What does the future look like?

Dr Martyn Coleman, CPD Tutor, Doncaster and Co-founder of Doncaster TARGET

4.40pm Discussion
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