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This section is intended as a practical resource to support Medical Appraisers (in both primary and secondary care) and to provide practical solutions for issues that arise through the appraisal process.

Please note - this is NOT a user guide for SOAR.  For guidance and information around the use of SOAR please visit the SOAR > Appraiser section.

Your feedback on this resource is greatly appreciated! We can only improve with your input!  Pleas send us any suggestions for improving this by emailing the helpdesk - SOAR@nes.scot.nhs.uk

New Appraiser

Further guidance for newly trained/recruited appraisers.

Appraiser self-directed learning

Self-directed learning materials designed for appraisers to review and work through at their own pace.

Confidentiality and appraisal

Notes on dealing with confidentiality during the appraisal meeting.

Form 4 guidance

Form 4 guidance for appraisers.

Remote appraisal

Guidance for remote appraisals

Appraising SAS doctors

Information for appraisers re appraising SAS colleagues.

Supportive Appraisal Discussions

Guidance for appraisers regarding supportive appraisal discussions

MSF & PSQ

Supporting appraisees with Multi Source Feedback (MSF) and Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ).

Appraiser reflection

Reflection template for appraisers

Recognition of Trainers

Recognition of trainers information for appraisers

Performance review

Proforma for appraiser review (typically used in primary care)

Appraising in multiple health boards

Hints and tips on appraising in more than one health board.

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