ePortfolio

The e portfolio is the on-line tool for recording learning and progression of your training throughout your three years as a GP speciality registrar (GP StR).  All your assessments will be recorded onto it and your eligibility to progress through your training will be dependent on adequate information being present.

All new GPStRs will have received an e mail from the RCGP about becoming an Associate in Training (AiT) following appointment to the GP training scheme. You will need to register as an AiT before you can use the e portfolio. (click here for more information)

It is essential that all new entrants to GP training schemes (ST1s) register on the e portfolio and start using it as soon as possible from the first month of their first job.

Clinical supervisors, educational supervisors and trainers should be automatically linked to your GPStR by the deanery central office. If that has not happened please contact the deanery janis.kirk@southwest.nhs.uk with your details and the name of your trainee.

The portfolio can seem daunting and complicated, but the following are useful resources for GPStRs and Trainers to support its use:

• The RCGP guide to the e Portfolio for trainees: the basic handbook produced by the RCGP – an essential first read
• The RCGP guide to the e Portfolio for Trainers: the complementary guide for trainers and educational supervisors
• A walk through guide to the e portfolio: If reading through the handbook has not enlightened you sufficiently, then these excellent resources from Nottingham VTS will support both trainees and trainers get to grips with how to get started
• ePortfolio Pearls: a handbook produced by the Yorkshire deanery, which is an excellent “real-life” explanation for trainees how to get the most out of your portfolio and how to make it actually useful!
• Ticket codes tutorial: a podcast from the West Midlands deanery explaining how a trainee can issue a “ticket” to allow an assessor to enter an assessment (or results from a patient survey) onto the e portfolio

There will be new resources and links added to this page from time to time.

If you as a trainer, supervisor or trainee have any questions regarding the e portfolio, then first look at the FAQ section on the website. If that does not work then contact the help desk on 020 7344 3075.

If you have any questions regarding the administration or training regarding the e portfolio in Severn Deanery then please contact john.edwards2@nhs.net