Job summary
We are looking for new and enthusiastic appraisers to join our established team. This is a great opportunity for consultants and SAS/staff grade doctors to develop their skills and promote cross directorate understanding and support. Applicants should have at least three years' experience of appraisal and be motivated to contribute to the development of the trust appraisal process. Full training and support will be provided. Appraisers are expected to attend two appraiser support groups per year, participate in quality assurance processes and have an annual review of their performance.

Main duties of the job
Appraisers are expected to undertake at minimum of 10 appraisals per year, under the direction of the Appraisal Lead and the revalidation and appraisal team.

Appraisers are required to complete a Medical Appraisal training course, and be willing to undertake regular updates as required. They are expected to attend two Appraiser Support Groups per year participate in quality assurance processes and have an annual review of their performance.

About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing a system to support annual appraisal for all staff. Senior Medical Staff are required to participate in an annual appraisal with an appropriately trained appraiser to fulfil the GMC requirements for revalidation.

Closing date: 17 November 2026
Salary: £63,696 to £150,569 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Reference number: 318-26-SENMEDAPP

Job responsibilities

• Appraisers must be able to demonstrate regular participation in their own appraisals
• Knowledge of the legislation and guidance on equality and diversity, bullying and harassment, data protection and confidentiality
• An openness to feedback and willingness to develop their appraisal style in response to this feedback
• Ability to use the available tools and resources to support appraisal and revalidation
• Completion of the post appraisal documentation in line with local and national guidance to a high standard and within an acceptable timeframe (28 days)

Appraisers are expected to:

• Understand the purposes of appraisal and revalidation and the role of appraisal in the revalidation of a doctor.
• Facilitate a supportive appraisal conversation which explores the wellbeing of the doctor and encourages reflection.
• Understand the wider operations of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and other healthcare systems, and relate this to the context within which the appraisee is working.
• Have a sufficient understanding of the principles of adult education to inform the appraisal discussion and facilitate personal and professional development.
• Develop, maintain and apply skills in assessing the portfolio of supporting information with rigour and consistency.
• Judge whether the supporting information shows that the appraisee has provided sufficient evidence to support their revalidation decision.
• Judge whether there is a patient safety issue or emerging performance concern and act appropriately.
• Judge whether the appraisee has appropriately participated in their appraisal, including their facility to reflect.

Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)

• Medical degree and GMC licence to practice
• Up to date with mandatory training including equality and diversity training

Experience (Essential)

• Excellent integrity, personal effectiveness and self-awareness with an ability to adapt behaviour to meet the needs of the appraisee
• Excellent communication skills including active listening, the ability to understand and summarise a discussion, ask appropriate questions, provide constructive challenge and provide effective feedback
• Commitment to ongoing education and personal development
• The ability to summarise the appraisal discussion clearly and accurately
• Completed a minimum of three appraisal cycles excluding training posts

Experience (Desirable)

• Knowledge of educational techniques relevant to appraisal
• Knowledge of local and national healthcare context relevant to the appraisees

Knowledge and skills (Essential)

• Knowledge of the appraisal process, purpose and links to revalidation
• Knowledge of the responsibilities of doctors as set out in Good Medical Practice
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusivity policies and data protection/confidentiality legislation

Experience (Essential)

• Experience of managing own time to ensure deadlines are met

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of applying principles of education and / or quality improvement activity

Personal attribute (Essential)

• Good working relationship with professional colleagues and stakeholders

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHSFT, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Associate Medical Director, Dr Kate Tredgett, k.tredgett@nhs.net, 07973920731

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