Appraisals Skills and Revalidation for Appraisers

Who Would Benefit

Senior doctors, who need to be able to conduct appraisal interviews confidently using the GMC Practice Framework and Medical Appraisal Guide.

Course Description

The delegate will learn that conducting a successful Appraisal is an integral part of the revalidation process. This in-depth programme has been designed to explain the purpose and importance of appraisal and to offer the key skills required in conducting a successful appraisal.

The programme will discuss topics such as appraisal documentation required, dealing with difficult appraisals, personal development plans and the importance of multi-source feedback.

CPD Points: 12
Training Course Category: Healthcare
Recommended No. of Days: 2
Training Course Location: To be determined by Client

For more information contact Chris Dalzell

Tel: 0333 5777 144

Email: chrisdalzell@maguiretraining.co.uk

Learning Outcomes

Explain the relevance of the appraisal interview and how it links to revalidation
Identify and understand the 4 domains from the GMC's Good Medical Practice Framework, and what evidence to look for from the appraisee from their portfolio
Understand the Medical Appraisal Guide ( MAG ) and relate it to the three-stage process
Identify and state the key elements required for preparing to conduct an appraisal and the importance of careful preparation and the rules for collection and feedback of comments
Understand and explain the importance of collecting evidence and the methods available to them, including multi-source feedback
Successfully describe how the appraisal interview relates to performance management gaps and how the appraiser will be looking for actions to bridge them
Understand the importance of feedback as a technique within the appraisal process, both to yourself and your responsibility to feedback on your appraisee
Understand how to deal with different personalities in a constructive and positive manner. This will supplement the positive nature of the appraisal.
Build an action plan to feed into a personal development plan
Understand how SMART objectives relate to the PDP and how to develop them for practical application
Prepare a detailed Action Plan which sets SMART objectives and activities with timescales. Together with the Record of Learning and the Action Plan, a method of incorporating what you have learnt into everyday practice will be explored to help with leading an appraisal
Keep a record of their learning experiences to be referred to after the programme
How to appraise doctors against Educational and Clinical Supervision requirements (the 7 domains of Educational Excellence)

The Programme Includes:

Module 1: Introduction to Revalidation and Appraisal requirements
Module 2: The four core domains of Good Medical Practice
Module 3: The Appraisal Process
Module 4: Preparation for Interviews
Module 5: The confidential appraisal interview
Module 6: Reflection and feedback
Module 7: Personal Development Planning