GP Appraiser

Integrated Care System; Nantgarw; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Health Education and Improvement Wales is recruiting motivated GPs for part-time Appraiser roles in Nantgarw. Successful candidates will conduct peer appraisals, ensuring high professional standards across Wales. Ideal applicants will hold full GMC registration and have a strong knowledge of NHS systems and appraisal principles.

Qualifications

• Must have unconditional inclusion on the Medical Performers List in Wales.
• Full GMC Registration including a licence to practice is required.
• Commitment to appraisal and revalidation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a minimum of 20 appraisals per year.
• Participate in ongoing training and attend meetings related to appraisal.
• Work closely with other GP Appraisers to discuss key updates.

Skills

Time management

Excellent IT skills

Ability to influence policy

Job description

The Revalidation Support Unit is a professional unit within Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) that aims to support and improve professional standards across Wales. The Unit has responsibility for:

• Management of the GP Appraisal Process for all GPs in Wales on behalf of the Health Boards.
• Leading on Medical Appraisal Quality Management systems and providing support for Medical Revalidation.
• Delivery of face-to-face CPD events, training, and online learning/resources.
• Development and management of online systems to support appraisal and revalidation.
• Medical Appraisal Revalidation System (MARS) - a sophisticated online appraisal platform used by over 7000 doctors, appraisers, HB managers, and Medical Directors to facilitate the annual medical appraisal process, and to support doctors and employers in meeting the requirements of revalidation.
• Orbit360(TM) - a system to facilitate multi-source feedback for doctors as a part of their revalidation requirements.

We are looking to appoint 5 motivated and enthusiastic GPs to join the team as part-time GP Appraisers (1 session per week). Appraisers play a vital role in the facilitation of GP appraisal in Wales, undertaking peer appraisal at local level.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will undertakea minimum of 20 appraisalsper yearand work closely with their fellow GP Appraisers and AppraisalCoordinator to discuss key updates and issues relating to appraisal and revalidation.The role will requireparticipationin initial, ongoing and refresher training to supportcontinualdevelopment inthe role,and attendance at regional and national meetings.

To take on this exciting opportunity you will have unconditional inclusion on the Medical Performers List in Wales and hold full GMC Registration including a licence to practice.

To apply please complete the application form and include evidence to support the required competencies set out in the Supporting Guidance document.

We're recruiting GP Appraisers in Mid Glamorgan, Cardiff, West Wales and Powys.

Interviews: 12th September 2025

Ifsuccessful at interview, all candidates must complete GP Appraiser training and induction on 2nd & 3rd October. Further information will be provided following the interview.

Our aspiration continues to be an excellent employer and a great place to work that is committed to having a diverse workforce which reflects our service users and the people and communities of Wales.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.

HEIW's is committed to developing an internal culture of choice. Our Values reflect our thoughts, feelings and beliefs in how we will, and will not, behave and treat others:

- Respect for All in every contact we have with others,

- Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving,

- Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.

HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.

What you can expect:

- a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary,

- a meaningful values based performance appraisal process,

- the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.

Many of our colleagues and stakeholders have commented on the buzz and atmosphere we create by working together as "One HEIW Team". Do you want to join that team?

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• Knowledge of NHS systems and structures
• Knowledge of educational theory and practice which are relevant for appraisal
• Familiarity with examples of the application of best practice in relation to medical education and quality

Experience

• Demonstrate a commitment to the appraisal and revalidation
• Time management skills, in particular, the ability to prioritise commitments in order to meet deadlines and attend appraisal meetings and conferences
• Knowledge of the Welsh appraisal system
• Experience of motivating, supporting and encouraging others

Aptitude and Abilities

• Excellent IT skills, proficient in using MS office and communication platforms
• Proven ability to facilitate a supportive and challenging discussion, provide feedback and the ability to summarise a discussion and recall accurately
• Ability to evaluate evidence of learning and reflection in a manner that is consistent and free of bias
• Knowledge of primary health care, and the criteria for the duties and responsibilities of doctors as set out in Good Medical Practice.
• Knowledge of the national and local health care context including the revalidation agenda
• Good understanding of GP appraisal, its key principles and links with CPD and clinical governance
• Evidence of commitment to own ongoing education and development
• Ability to speak Welsh
• Ability to influence people and policy

Values

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team
• Excellent personal motivation and abilityto work independently

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.