Learning objectives:

By the end of the one-day workshop, delegates will be able to:

• Recompletion of the Medical Appraiser Competency Self-Assessment Tool and action planning to address any remaining knowledge gaps
• Manage an effective appraisal discussion to support professional development, quality improvement and revalidation
• Consider the quality and breadth of supporting information produced by the doctor, ensuring that it covers the whole scope of the doctor’s work
• Describe the role and responsibilities of medical appraiser
• Deal appropriately with minor concerns that do not affect patient safety
• Judge whether the doctor has engaged appropriately in the appraisal process and the review of their whole scope of work

Outline Programme:

Pre-course work (MUST be completed prior to workshop attendance):

E-learning module with the following objective; to encourage you to familiarize yourself with the key supporting documentation for revalidation, with particular emphasis on the roles and responsibilities within the process.

Workshop Content:

• Communication Skills: practical questioning skills, utilization of stem questions in the preparation for appraisal. Models for asking questions at different stages of the appraisal interview.
• Postponing or suspending an appraisal
• The skills of delivering feedback using a defined model
• The Appraisal Summary: Note/record taking tips sharing session. Discussion on quality vs. quality and implications.
• Negotiation and agreement of the Personal Development Plan including exercise on the writing of SMART objectives
• The sign off process

09.00 Registration

09.15 Prompt Start

16.15 Programme closure

9 guided learning hours

9 CPD Points

Certificates emailed after the event

The cost of this workshop includes the e-learning pre-work, lunch and refreshments.

CANCELLATION:

In the unlikely event that minimum delegate numbers are not reached, this event will be cancelled (at least 30 days before the event), with full refunds given.