Senior Medical Appraiser

Job description

Job responsibilities

Appraisers must also be able to demonstrate:

Regular participation in their own appraisals

Knowledge of the legislation and guidance on equality and diversity, bullying and harassment, data protection and confidentiality

An openness to feedback and willingness to develop their appraisal style in response to this feedback

Ability to use the available tools and resources to support appraisal and revalidation

Completion of the post appraisal documentation in line with local and national guidance to a high standard and within an acceptable timeframe ( 28 days)

Senior Medical Staff appraisers are expected to:

Understand the purposes of appraisal and revalidation and the role of appraisal in the revalidation of a doctor.

Facilitate a supportive appraisal conversation which explores the wellbeing of the doctor and encourages reflection.

Understand the wider operations of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and other healthcare systems, and relate this to the context within which the appraisee is working.

Have a sufficient understanding of the principles of adult education to inform the appraisal discussion and facilitate personal and professional development.

Develop, maintain and apply skills in assessing the portfolio of supporting information with rigour and consistency.

Judge whether the supporting information shows that the appraisee has provided sufficient evidence to support their revalidation decision.

Judge whether there is a patient safety issue or emerging performance concern and act appropriately.

Judge whether the appraisee has appropriately participated in their appraisal, including their facility to reflect.

Person Specification

Qualification/ Clinical Skills

Essential

• Medical Degree
• GMC Licence to Practice
• Up to date with Mandatory Training including Equality and Diversity training

Experience

Essential

• Completed a minimum of three appraisal cycles (3 years) excluding training posts
• Experience of managing own time to ensure that deadlines are met

Desirable

• Experience of applying principles of education and/or quality improvement activity

Knowledge, Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of the appraisal process, purpose and links to revalidation
• Knowledge of the responsibilities of doctors as set out in Good Medical Practice
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusivity policies and data protection/confidentiality legislation
• Excellent integrity, personal effectiveness and self-awareness with an ability to adapt behaviour to meet the needs of the appraisee
• Excellent communication skills including active listening, the ability to understand and summarise a discussion, ask appropriate questions, provide constructive challenge and provide effective feedback
• The ability to summarise the appraisal discussion clearly and accurately
• Good working relationship with professional colleagues and stakeholders

Desirable

• Knowledge of educational techniques relevant to appraisal
• Knowledge of local and national healthcare context relevant to the appraisees
• Commitment to ongoing education and personal development
• IT skills necessary to carry out the role, including potential for future development in supporting software

Qualities

Essential

• Motivated and conscientious
• Demonstrating a supportive approach to working with others and encouraging staff wellbeing

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHSFT

Great Western Road

Gloucestershire

GL537AN

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)