What is revalidation? What does revalidation mean for me? How will I revalidate? What part do appraisals play in revalidation? Can I choose my appraiser? How do I know which form to use? What do I do if I’m having problems using an appraisal form? Can I be appraised by someone outside my specialty? How […]
Doctors in both primary and secondary care who locum or work within health organisations for short-term placements often face some specific challenges. They often do not have easy access to systems or structures in place to support their continuing professional development, appraisal, revalidation, and governance. It is hoped that the guidance ‘Supporting locums and doctors […]
This section describes 10 steps every doctor will need to take to revalidate. Register on GMC Online Confirm your responsible officer Get a date from the GMC Find out the local appraisal format Gather supporting information Prepare for appraisal Participate in appraisal Sign-off appraisal Repeat steps 5-8 every year Receive your revalidation confirmation from the […]
The Medical Profession (Responsible Officer) Regulations 2010 The Medical Profession (Responsible Officers) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 From the General Medical Council (GMC) GMC revalidation guide for NHS leaders in England (19 July 2011) Revalidation information The Good Medical Practice Framework for Appraisal and Revalidation From the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges Revalidation section – including links […]
The Medical Profession (Responsible Officer) Regulations came into force on 1 January 2011. They were amended on 1 April 2013 (The Medical Profession (Responsible Officers) (Amendment) Regulations 2013). The regulations outline a number of duties that will have considerable overlap with HR processes. HR can support responsible officers (RO) with: systems and procedural expertise advice […]
Medical revalidation in the UK started in late 2012. All doctors wishing to hold a licence to practise must take part in revalidation and all organisations providing healthcare have a legal responsibility under The Medical Profession (Responsible Officer) Regulations 2010 and The Medical Profession (Responsible Officers) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 to support their doctors throughout the […]
How do I know if I can become an appraiser? How can I find out about appraiser vacancies, and how do I apply? What knowledge and skills do I need? I’m a new appraiser. What training do I need? Can I be an appraiser after I retire? If yes, for how long can I carry […]
NHS England’s mission is to secure high quality care for all – now and for future generations. Last year the Quality Working Group (QWG) was established by the NHS Commissioning Assembly to enable local commissioners and national directors to work together on the Quality agenda and to drive implementation of the NHS Outcomes Framework. Currently […]
By Alistair Burns, national clinical director for dementia, NHS England: For too long dementia had been an illness that went unnoticed until it was too late, and there is an unacceptable variation in dementia services across the country. In 2013 NHS England, building on previous work, and making a commitment that two thirds of people […]
Alistair Burns, NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Dementia welcomes a new online service to help people with dementia, their families and carers: Tackling dementia is a priority for NHS England. It is our ambition that two thirds of people with dementia should receive a formal diagnosis and accompanying post diagnostic support. A timely diagnosis […]