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Doctors Appraisal and Revalidation in 2024



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What is an Appraisal



Annual appraisal is a GMC statutory requirement for all doctors with a UK licence to practise. The process ensures that doctors are up to date and fit to practice.


Appraisal consists of constructive and professional dialogue, between appraiser and appraisee and covers the doctors whole scope of practice.


Objectives of the appraisal are to review previous twelve months work history, review supporting evidence, to discuss and agree a personal development plan, for the forthcoming twelve months. Reflection is an integral part of the appraisal and revalidation process and provides an opportunity for reflection about current performance and progress.


Appraisals should be a positive, constructive process which is mutually beneficial to both the individuals being appraised and also to the organisation where they work.





GMC Revalidation



Revalidation commenced in the UK in December 2012 and is the process by which all Doctors with a UK licence to practise are required to demonstrate on a regular basis that they are up to date and fit to practise in their chosen field and able to provide a good level of care. Essentially, holding a licence to practise is an indicator that the doctor continues to meet the professional standards set by the GMC.

Revalidation aims to give extra confidence to patients that their doctor is being regularly checked by their employer and the GMC.

Licensed doctors have to revalidate every five years, by having annual appraisal based on GMC’s core guidance for doctors, Good Medical Practice.

Annual appraisal is a retrospective process taking a look at clinical performance over the 12 months. Revalidation is the result of a review of a series of annual appraisals in which doctors will demonstrate that they are keeping up to date and are fit to practise. It covers a doctors’ whole scope of clinical practice.



Professional Support for



Doctors


agencies



nhs organisations



Why do I need an Appraisal




If you wish to retain your GMC licence and provide any clinical services in the UK you will have to have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser. The appraisal process provides the opportunity to provide and discuss supporting information and to reflect on the learning during the appraisal process. It is also a means to agreeing a personal development plan for the forthcoming year.




How can we help you?




We are an established company with extensive and working knowledge of the revalidation and appraisal process and the resources to be able to assist you with your appraisal and revalidation requirements. If you require support in improving any element of your system in relation to appraisal, revalidation and your statutory requirements, or if you simply require an appraisal, Healthcare Licensing Support Ltd can provide this service.


We pride ourselves on working closely with our clients (doctors and designated bodies) and have built a reputation for the support and assistance we provide throughout the appraisal and revalidation process.




Quality Assurance



We work within the parameters of the Framework of Quality Assurance for Responsible Officers (NHS England, 2014), to ensure that the appraisal is fit for purpose through robust quality assurance processes:



Revalidation and Appraisal



An equitable revalidation appraisal and support experience to all Doctors


A service to agencies and NHS Organisations who have a contract with, or who employ Doctors with a licence to practise in the United Kingdom


Support and signposting service to Doctors without a prescribed connection to a Designated Body and Responsible Officer



Audit and Service Review



Review of internal processes within designated bodies, review of procedures and policies to ensure compliance to the Framework of Quality Assurance for Responsible Officers (NHS England, 2014)


Audit of Appraisal outcomes


Appraisal Training to internal appraisers



Bank Solutions for NHS Trusts



HLS Ltd recognise the pressure placed on Trusts to provide an appraisal service for those doctors who are connected to their internal banks.


Let us take that pressure away by releasing your Trust appraisers to do their clinical duties and to release administrative staff to concentrate on the Trust’s substantive staff.


We have the resources to provide an appraisal service and provide free access to a portal to ease the process.



appraisers



We have a suite of appraisers who all work at Consultant level. They are all trained in the appraisal process and are required to update their training every 2 years.
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They work in a variety of specialties and all work in an NHS setting.
variety of specialties and all work in an NHS setting.


The appraisers are interviewed and appointed on their suitability as an appraiser.



annual return process



HLS can provide appraisals for doctors without a prescribed connection to a designated body.
You will be directly accountable to the GMC for revalidation purposes.


You will require a REV 12 which is a form that is completed on your behalf by your appraiser which is a summary of the appraisal discussion.
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This provides the GMC with the assurance that the appraisal has taken place. The cost of the REV 12 is £150 + VAT.



designated body status



Not a Designated Body?


Do you meet the criteria to become a designated body?


Please contact the team for further information and advice.



We aim to continually improve the service that we provide to our agencies, hospitals and Doctors. Feedback from Doctors and agencies allows us to make the necessary changes to our service to ensure that we provide a service worthy of recommendation.





We care about your profession as much as you do.



We care about your appraisal as much as you do.



Contact our office today to discuss your appraisal and revalidation. We are available during regular business hours and by appointment during evenings and weekends.












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