Appraisals as a GP

  • This is an annual process where you have a meeting with an allocated appraiser– it’s important for patient safety, to check on your wellbeing, professional development, and GMC revalidation.
  • You’ll normally have the same appraiser for three appraisal cycles, after which a new appraiser will be allocated. This helps build a supportive professional relationship while ensuring fresh perspectives over time.
  • All GPs – Partners, Salaried, locums etc need to participate.
  • Appraisal cycles at times may be longer than a year if you have taken any time off work, such as for maternity leave or sickness.

Low Clinical Volume

Each year you must achieve a set number of clinical sessions face to face or a low clinical volume form would need to be completed. More info can currently be found here.

How to book your appraisal

Each year you are allocated an appraiser; you will get a reminder to arrange an appointment directly with them that gets fed back to the appraisal team.

Appraisal systems:

There are a number available with different pros and cons, these include Clarity and Fourteen Fish.

Appraisal team contacts:

For local information about appraisal you should contact Dr Melanie Thompson melanie.thompson20@nhs.net, one of the STW appraisers.

 

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