GPA Resources

NHSE Competency Framework

GPAs must have shown evidence of completing all areas set out in the GPA Competency Framework.

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General Practice Assistant Programme

We no longer offer the GPA programme at the Coventry & Warwickshire Training Hub as we now have a Midlands Wide offer run through the Lincolnshire Training Hub affiliated with the University of Derby – details of how to register on this programme are below:

eLfH – General Practice Assistants

Link: General Practice Assistants | NHS England | Workforce, training and education (hee.nhs.uk)

Further details can be found on the eLfH website including a job description.

General Practice Assistant – elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)

The eLfH no longer runs the accredited programme through the website however, the local Midlands Programme is offering places on their programme – please see further details here.

GPAs under the PCN DES

GPAs are an additional role and are contracted under the PCN DES. You can read more by visiting the link below:

Supervision

All GPAs must have a GP Mentor. However, their competencies can be signed off by a suitably qualified colleague such as practice manager, senior administrator, registered nurse.

It is good practice for Mentors and GPAs to meet monthly to review their learning and development plan, any changes to their job plan as they work through the GPA programme, and a wellbeing check.

It is also helpful for the GPA to record their learning and competencies on an e-portfolio, the details of which can be shared with their mentor / supervisor as applicable

Your Health and Wellbeing

We understand how busy and challenging working in healthcare can be. That’s why recharging your batteries is so important.

The Training Hub offers a wide variety of resources and programmes to support your wellbeing.

  • Work Well Programme (Shapes Toolkit)
  • Employee Assistance Programme (Vivup)
  • Wellbeing Sessions with MIND
  • Health and Wellbeing Champions
  • And more!

For more information and to view all our resources, please visit our webpage.