Job summary
Are you committed to supporting medical professionals and driving quality improvement in healthcare? We are seeking a proactive Medical Appraisal & Revalidation Manager to lead and manage our medical appraisal and revalidation processes, ensuring compliance with GMC requirements and supporting the strategic direction of the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Velindre NHS Trust is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare and supporting staff development. You will join a collaborative team, working in a dynamic environment where your expertise will help shape the future of medical appraisal and revalidation.
If you are ready to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day management of medical appraisal and revalidation, working closely with Medical Directors, Clinical Directors, and Workforce colleagues.
- Advise on complex issues as a specialist resource for appraisal, revalidation, and GMC licensing.
- Develop and monitor effective processes and systems for appraisal and revalidation.
- Maintain local information systems (MARS, ESR) and facilitate communication and reporting.
- Support and train clinicians and managers on appraisal and revalidation requirements.
- Represent the Trust at internal and external meetings.
- Lead service improvement initiatives and policy development.
- Ensure compliance through systematic audits, reviews, and exception reporting.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and best practice sharing across the organisation.
- Uphold confidentiality and promote open communication and teamwork.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day management of medical appraisal and revalidation, working closely with Medical Directors, Clinical Directors, and Workforce colleagues.
- Advise on complex issues as a specialist resource for appraisal, revalidation, and GMC licensing.
- Develop and monitor effective processes and systems for appraisal and revalidation.
- Maintain local information systems (MARS, ESR) and facilitate communication and reporting.
- Support and train clinicians and managers on appraisal and revalidation requirements.
- Represent the Trust at internal and external meetings.
- Lead service improvement initiatives and policy development.
- Ensure compliance through systematic audits, reviews, and exception reporting.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and best practice sharing across the organisation.
- Uphold confidentiality and promote open communication and teamwork.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent professional qualification or willingness to complete.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Knowledge of NHS and GMC practices
- Knowledge of NHS management and clinical structures
- Knowledge of external agencies appropriate to/able to aid UHB processes
- Experience of working without guidance or supervision
- Experience of managing own workload
Desirable
- Project Management qualification
- Training in service improvement tools
Experience
Essential
- Experience operating at a management/senior level in an NHS organisation
- Experience of working within a busy office environment
- Experience of/involvement in delivering projects
- Experience of/involvement in delivering projects
- Experience of policy/process development
- Experience of teaching/training others
Desirable
- Understanding of the GMC requirements and standards for Appraisal and Revalidation
- Understanding of the Consultant, SAS and Resident doctor contracts
- Understanding and experience of using the MARS and Orbit 360 system
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- High level of commitment to service provision
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands on time, ensuring all deadlines are met
- Confidence when communicating with exterior agencies e.g. Government and General Medical Council (GMC) Officers
- Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with junior and senior members of staff
- Self-motivated and committed to developing
- Ability to act with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to understand issues involving complex, sensitive or contentious information and communicate clearly and succinctly
- Analytical skills and ability to make effective judgements involving complex facts and figures
- Report writing skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to make travel arrangements to meet the requirements of the job
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh to level 1 standard
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent professional qualification or willingness to complete.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Knowledge of NHS and GMC practices
- Knowledge of NHS management and clinical structures
- Knowledge of external agencies appropriate to/able to aid UHB processes
- Experience of working without guidance or supervision
- Experience of managing own workload
Desirable
- Project Management qualification
- Training in service improvement tools
Experience
Essential
- Experience operating at a management/senior level in an NHS organisation
- Experience of working within a busy office environment
- Experience of/involvement in delivering projects
- Experience of/involvement in delivering projects
- Experience of policy/process development
- Experience of teaching/training others
Desirable
- Understanding of the GMC requirements and standards for Appraisal and Revalidation
- Understanding of the Consultant, SAS and Resident doctor contracts
- Understanding and experience of using the MARS and Orbit 360 system
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- High level of commitment to service provision
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands on time, ensuring all deadlines are met
- Confidence when communicating with exterior agencies e.g. Government and General Medical Council (GMC) Officers
- Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with junior and senior members of staff
- Self-motivated and committed to developing
- Ability to act with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to understand issues involving complex, sensitive or contentious information and communicate clearly and succinctly
- Analytical skills and ability to make effective judgements involving complex facts and figures
- Report writing skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to make travel arrangements to meet the requirements of the job
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh to level 1 standard
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
