Healthcare firm training next generation of doctors

Healthcare services firm Totally has revealed how it is playing a key role in developing the next generation of NHS doctors.

The Derby-headquartered firm provides training to around 90 trainees each year via the Post Graduate Doctors in Training (PGDIT) programme.

The course is aimed at doctors who are training to be general practitioners in the UK and offers exposure to Totally’s healthcare services, providing hands-on experience.

As part of the programme, the doctors are taken through an extensive induction, giving them an in-depth knowledge of a range of healthcare services provided by Totally, including urgent care and out-of-hours.

The trainees are then given the opportunity to utilise their knowledge during a four-hour ‘amber shift’, supervised by an accredited general practitioner.

Marc Herscovitz, programme leader for PGDIT, said: “We are training the next generation of doctors who will run services within the NHS.

“After this training, they’re able to work in a range of NHS services, including urgent care and GP services.

“We believe this programme improves their performance and improves the quality of care that they’re delivering.”