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New Appraiser: Modules and Workbook

All participants are asked to complete the below modules prior to attending our New Appraiser training course; the large and small group discussions on the training will be based on these modules, which are all in video format for easy pausing/pacing (transcripts have also been made available as a PDF within each page).

As part of the pre-course work, for the purposes of the mini appraisal practice sessions, you are asked:

to consider a work-related Quality Improvement Activity to discuss (as appraisee) on day 1 (no need to upload); and
to complete the PDP template provided and upload to Teams to share with your fellow course participants.

Additionally, a workbook has been provided for you as an aide-mémoire in your learning journey.

Feedback from past participants have suggested it takes at least 30 minutes to work through each module plus additional time for self-reflection (circa to 5 - 6 hrs in total). Please pace yourself accordingly.

Workbook and PDP Template

A workbook has been provided as an aide-mémoire in your learning journey. The separate PDP template is required prior to attending the training.

01 Appraisal Overview

The aim of this module is to help the learner develop confidence in assessing and facilitating a reflective discussion in regards to the supporting information doctors submit in advance of their appraisal.

02 Supporting information

03 PDP and Form 4

The aims of this module is to help the learner develop an understanding of what a PDP is, aid the appraisee in developing a PDP; and develop your understanding of Form 4 and best practice tips.

04 Appraiser skills

The aim of this module is to familiarise the learner with some of the approaches and techniques that may be used as an appraiser, focussing particularly on judgement, communication skills and feedback in an appraisal context.

05 Coaching approach in Appraisals

The aim of this module is to increase awareness of coaching approaches and techniques an appraiser can use in an appraisal discussion. (It is not intended to train appraisers into coaches.)

06 Challenging Appraisal Situations

The aim of this module is to explore what you may find challenging as an appraiser and look at options for dealing with these situations. It will aims to raise your awareness of potential pitfalls you may encounter as an appraiser.

07a Appraisal In Trainer Role (Secondary Care/University)

The aim of this module is to help the learner develop the confidence to discuss the trainer role as part of the secondary care trainer appraisal, discussing both the supporting information and the future Personal Development Plan relevant to this role. (Also relevant for an appraisee who is planning to take up a trainer role in the future.)

07b Appraisal In Trainer Role (Primary care)

Helping the learner to develop confidence in discussing the trainer role and the related supporting information that a doctor, who works as a GP Trainer in primary care, may bring to the appraisal discussion.

Pre-course essentials

A short guide to the pre-course requirements.

Programme & Assessment

Programme and timetable for training course, and information about assessment.

Remote training delivery (MS Teams)

Guidance on how to join the remote training and upload the PDP.

Mini appraisal (on day 2)

Mini appraisal sessions on day 2 will be recorded for learner's reflections.