This toolkit is structured on the different supporting information requirements needed at appraisal and how it feeds into the GMC revalidation processes to renew your licence to practise. A selection of tools and ideas covering different areas of practice have been included, designed to help you formulate your supporting information collection in preparation for your annual medical appraisals.
Although appraisal and revalidation are intrinsically linked - they are separate processes with different governance protocols. Revalidation is a process that happens in the background and unless requested specifically by your Responsible Officer, you simply need to progress with your annual appraisals and other mandatory training/requirements.
Remember: the purpose of appraisal is (and always has been) to support the development and wellbeing of a doctor. It is an opportunity to discuss in confidence with a trained colleague your experience and explore how you might further develop your interests and skills. Make the process work for you by focussing the discussions on themes important to you.
SOAR has been configured so you don't have to worry about what supporting information is required for which domain. Much like this toolkit, it is aligned to the supporting information requirements for appraisal and revalidation.
