GP Appraisal is a formative, systematic and regular review of development for all GPs in Scotland, allowing GPs to reflect on areas of strength and where change and improvement could be made. The appraiser’s role is to act as a peer appraiser of their colleagues, using the interview skills and processes that are standard to the national appraisal scheme.
Being an appraiser is a responsible and rewarding job. An appraiser as an employed doctor is entitled to a range of benefits including sickness absence, maternity leave, travel payment etc. The pay scale is nationally agreed on the associated advisors salary point AA01. This is based on a 4-hour sessional commitment. The duties of an appraiser in each weekly session are to:-
Perform 11 appraisals per annum per half session at approximately 3 per quarter.
Perform 22 appraisals per annum per session at approximately 6 per quarter.
Manage the appraisal paperwork for each appraiser.
Attend support meetings and an annual performance management meeting.
NHS Lanarkshire provides administrative support, so appraisers do not have to do the administrative work such as arranging meetings.
As an appraiser, you need to have a regular GP commitment of 2 sessions per week or if no clinical commitment, be within 3 years of ceasing clinical work. Training as an appraiser is mandatory before starting work. This does not mean that you need experience within a training practice.
Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Prof Eamonn Brankin, GP Local Appraiser Advisor, eamonn.brankin@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk