Understanding Appraisal in the NHS

Understanding Appraisal in the NHS
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This article discusses the importance of appraisal in the NHS, and its role in revalidation, clinical governance, and addressing concerns. It also highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to doctor evaluations.

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1. Appraisal: 5 pointers Dr Maurice Conlon National Appraisal Lead 4 June 2014

2. 1. NHS | Ahead of the Curve 4 June 2014

3. 1. Appraisal is one part of a package Revalidation = Clinical governance + Appraisal + Responding to concerns NHS | Ahead of the Curve 4 June 2014

4. So what? Clinical governance is the source of supporting information Appraisal sees all a doctors information in the round Responding to concerns is the safety net when appraisal is not enough NHS | Ahead of the Curve 4 June 2014

5. 2. NHS | Ahead of the Curve 4 June 2014

6. 2. Appraisal is multipurpose NHS | Ahead of the Curve 4 June 2014 1. To enable doctors to discuss their practice and performance with their appraiser in order to demonstrate that they continue to meet the principles and values set out in the GMC document Good Medical Practice and thus to inform the responsible officers revalidation recommendation to the GMC. 2. To enable doctors to enhance the quality of their professional work by planning their professional development. 3. To enable doctors to consider their own needs in planning their professional development. And may also be used 4. To enable doctors to ensure that they are working productively and in line with the priorities and requirements of the organisation they practise in. NHS Revalidation Support Team Medical Appraisal Guide v4, March 2013

7. So what? NHS | Ahead of the Curve 4 June 2014 1. To enable doctors to discuss their practice and performance with their appraiser in order to demonstrate that they continue to meet the principles and values set out in the GMC document Good Medical Practice and thus to inform the responsible officers revalidation recommendation to the GMC. 2. To enable doctors to enhance the quality of their professional work by planning their professional development. 3. To enable doctors to consider their own needs in planning their professional development. And may also be used 4. To enable doctors to ensure that they are working productively and in line with the priorities and requirements of the organisation they practise in. NHS Revalidation Support Team Medical Appraisal Guide v4, March 2013

8. 3. NHS | Ahead of the Curve 4 June 2014

9. 3. An efficient process is the first rung on the ladder of quality; consistency the second; practice improvement at the top. NHS | Ahead of the Curve 4 June 2014

10. So what? Getting the process working is a major challenge and we are only at the beginning Networking and FQA are the key to consistency Understanding the quality of appraisal is a much greater challenge NHS | Ahead of the Curve 4 June 2014

11. 4. NHS | Ahead of the Curve 4 June 2014

12. 4. Good appraisal catalyses professionalism. NHS | Ahead of the Curve 4 June 2014

13. So what? Strong and confident professional behaviours bring benefits to patient care Appraisal exists to nurture and encourage these NHS | Ahead of the Curve 4 June 2014

14. 5. NHS | Ahead of the Curve 4 June 2014

15. 5. Quality of care is appraisals constant reference. NHS | Ahead of the Curve 4 June 2014

16. So what? Appraisal seeks to address many valid priorities Prime among these is quality of care Knowing which is prime helps keep the others in perspective NHS | Ahead of the Curve 4 June 2014

17. Five pointers for appraisal: 1. Part of a package 2. Multipurpose 3. Catalyst of professionalism 4. Ladder of quality 5. The constant reference NHS | Ahead of the Curve 4 June 2014