Revalidation is the process by which all licensed doctors are required to demonstrate on a regular basis that they are up to date and fit to practise in their chosen field and able to provide a good level of care. This means that holding a licence to practise is becoming an indicator that the doctor continues to meet the professional standards set by the GMC and the specialists standard set by the medical Royal Colleges and Faculties.
Revalidation aims to give extra confidence to patients that their doctor is being regularly checked by their employer and the GMC.
Licensed doctors have to revalidate every five years, by having annual appraisal every year leading up to their revalidation date and every year thereafter based on our core guidance for doctors, Good medical practice.
There are six types of supportive information that candidates will be expected to provide and discuss at your appraisal at least once in each five year cycle. These are:
- Continuing professional development
- Quality improvement activity
- Significant events
- Feedback from colleagues
- Feedback from patients
- Review of complaints and compliments
Our service to you:
Empire Locums are dedicated to supporting you through your appraisal and revalidation cycle. To this end we will offer you a comprehensive service consisting of
- Access to a dedicated revalidation support team
- Revalidation and training courses enabling you to obtain external CPD points
- Access to our online multi sourced feedback suite, enabling you to obtain critical patient and colleague feedback in addition to self assessments.
- Readiness assess your portfolio of documents to ensure you are ready for your appraisal
- Access to a panel of qualified appraisers
- A Responsible Officer who can ultimately assist you with any aspect of your appraisal and revalidation management.
Please get in touch today to book a place on our next open day where you can earn up to 30 CPD points!!
0203 818 8999