Appraisals, Revalidation & Portfolios

Ensure you and your portfolio are fighting fit for revalidation

Despite the vital nature of getting appraisals & portfolios right with revalidation just around the corner, most doctors have never received training in how to prepare effectively and get the most out of the appraisal process either for themselves or the service in general. This really important course covers the latest understanding of the revalidation process, the burden of evidence, developing meaningful portfolios and how to prepare for the appraisal itself. Vital and highly practical.

All participants will subsequently receive the ongoing Revalidation Update, which keeps you informed and provides interpretation of sometimes complex instructions.

• Be fully aware of the extent of the revalidation process
• Organise and prepare a meaningful, supportive portfolio
• Learn how to prepare most effectively immediately before appraisal
• Master your own thoughts and feelings in the appraisal itself
• Ensure the whole process leads to successful revalidation

Understanding the revalidation process & core principles

• What are the requirements for revalidation?
• How does this work for doctors in different roles & circumstances?
• The role of appraisal specifically in relicensing and recertification
• What should be covered in an effective appraisals process?
• Who will do appraisals and what are the implications?

Longer term preparation & portfolio development

• Developing the “right” evidence – the importance of a good portfolio
• Understanding what you should be being appraised against
• Ensuring objective performance measures
• Data collection to feed appraisals and enhance objectivity
• Where does and where should the data come from - IT enablement
• Use of 360 degree feedback in appraisals – systems, process and pitfalls
• Bringing patient feedback into the appraisal process
• Using faremworks and standardised measures to assess competency
• Productivity-based assessment
• Tying appraisals to departmental objectives and core priorities
• Identifying and overcoming blocks to my performance
• The Department of Health appraisal form and its link to portfolios
• Organising for efficient portfolio development

Immediate preparation for the appraisal

• Reflecting on what you have done
• Relating your preparation to previous appraisals
• Identifying what should be raised and what needn't be
• Defining learning needs arising out of the reflection process
• Ensuring your reflection relates to your emerging roles

Understanding and successfully engaging in the appraisal interview

• The 4 core stages of an effective appraisal interview
• Typical appraisal pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Psychological factors in appraisals
• Personality, human need and learning style – impact on appraisal effectiveness
• Understanding how you think and feel during the appraisal
• Responding appropriately to feedback
• Reducing conflict in appraisal
• Building consensus in appraisal, ensuring win – win
• Managing your own emotions when undergoing appraisal
• Managing perception gaps between appraise and appraiser
   

This is a highly practical classroom based course with lectures, slides, exercises, discussions and case studies, designed to ensure the day is engaging and the learning sticks.