Job summary
These fixed term posts enable established Senior Trust Appraisers to deliver an additional 5 appraisals annually in addition to the 10 appraisals they will already be delivering. The posts are open to current Senior Medical Appraisers who have completed more than 10 appraisals within this Trust and have participated fully in the CPD and quality assurance activity associated with the roles.
The posts attract a payment of 0.25PA which is locally negotiated into their agreed job plan.
Full participation in CPD to support the role - attendance at two local Appraiser Support Groups per year and participation in the quality assurance system for feedback and performance review is required.
Main duties of the job
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 rigor 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.
Assess fulfilment of previous years PDP objectives and confirm that the current PDP arises from the appraisal discussion.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing a system to support annual appraisal for all staff. Senior Medical Staff are required to participate in an annual appraisal with an appropriately trained appraiser to fulfil the GMC requirements for revalidation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to see additional information relating to this role, please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to see additional information relating to this role, please see the attached job description.
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
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.
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).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
