Quality Manual - KSS Deanery

can include in their appraisal folder reflections on their clinical governance relatedactivities. PCTs can also inform the appraisal process by providing where appropriate,information to GPs which can inform their own needs assessment and inform theirpersonal and practice development planning.Appraisal and CPD are closely linked. Appraisal provides doctors with an opportunityto demonstrate the CPD they have undertaken, reflect on what they have learned fromit, and plan their CPD for the following year. The learning needs identified by GPs intheir personal development plans (PDPs) as part of their appraisals should inform theeducation and support that is available and accessible to them.Re-certification and re-licensing are being developed by the GMC and The RoyalCollege of General Practitioners to produce the unified process of revalidation, withenhanced appraisal at its core.The Post-Certification GP School and CPD Board will work in collaboration with thePCTs in KSS to prepare GPs for revalidation and to encourage high qualityprofessional development.The Post-Certification GP School will develop the following services:• Enhanced appraisal service. Working in partnership with our PCTs the Schoolis developing Appraisal Development Centres which will provide training andupdating for new and existing appraisers and PCT personnel, preparing themfor the changes required for Revalidation.• Support for appraisers. In addition to the Appraisal Development Centres theSchool will use the GP Tutor network to provide learning sets for the appraisernetwork and will train lead appraisers to support their colleagues.• GP Tutors will also help their PCTs organise protected learning time for GPsand practice staff and will ensure GPs in their area are fully informed about theRevalidation process. They will continue to act as a focus for educationalactivity and support in their localities, including support for local commissioninginitiatives.• The School will also collaborate with PCTs on the development of local supportand performance improvement training for GPs identified through the appraisalsystem as needing local remediation or rehabilitation.• The School will be responsible for the further development of the KSSMentoring programme which offers additional support for GPs through a one toone, confidential relationship with a respected GP peer. This service isavailable to all GPs in KSS and can help with career planning and personaldevelopment as well as supporting GPs with individual or practice-basedconcerns.• The School will also support GP Refreshers, those returning to general practiceafter a career break, and will try to support GPs through the transition fromtrainee to independent GP by encouraging learning sets for salaried doctors.KSS GP CPD School Board, Constitution & TOR v3 2 of 10 Oct 2009