Mentoring Scheme
In June 2006 the faculty launched their Mentoring Scheme in an
attempt to offer an appropriate, adaptable peer support scheme for
GPs in our area. We recognise that there comes a time in many
people's working lives when they might feel the benefit of a little
support, a different viewpoint, some impartial advice or even just
a listening and understanding ear. We have designed this new
scheme to try and provide just this.
Who is the Mentor Scheme for?
Though designed to offer peer support for GP's starting out in
their career the scheme is on offer to any GP at any stage of their
career who feel that they would benefit from additional support of
a Mentor.
What is a Mentor?
Essentially we want your Mentor to be a source of support and
advice either short term to help with a particular situation or
issue or longer term. We are identifying a pool of "regular
volunteers" who are established in General Practice and would be
willing to act as Mentors. If you have a particular interest
or request for a pairing we would be more than happy to try and
accommodate this.
What is required?
Our Mentor's skills and experience as a GP in South East
Scotland are vital to the success of the scheme. Mentors need
the time and ability to act as a point of contact and as a
potential source of advice etc - it sometimes is a tremendous
source of support to have a local ear to discuss unfamiliar or new
issues.
Arrangements are INFORMAL - there is no demand for regular
meetings with your Mentor - all we ask is that they are available
to you should you need them. There is no onerous commitment
to meetings or reviews, nor should you expect your Mentor to be on
hand night and day.
How does the scheme work?
You are required to complete a brief request form giving some
very basic information, your contact details, date of
qualification, status. A little bit about your practice and an
indication of the type of Mentor you need. We will take this
information and identify the best Mentor for you. We will
then write to you inviting you to get in touch with them and vice
versa.
What about confidentiality?
We will not store any details about you other than your contact
details and the name of your Mentor. All information is
strictly confidential at all times and, other than giving your
contact details to your new Mentor, no information will be passed
to anyone except the Faculty Administrator who is responsible for
the scheme.
How do I get involved?
If you would like to request a Mentor please complete the Mentor
request form at the bottom of this page. If you would like to
volunteer as a Mentor then please complete the Mentor form.
Alternatively you can contact the faculty office to discuss this
further.
Mentor Request
Mentor Volunteer