Appraisal
GP Appraisal was introduced in 2003 and has been managed and co-ordinated by NIMDTA since April 2006.
All GPs are required to undertake an appraisal annually as a condition of remaining of the Northern Ireland Primary Medical Performers List (NIPMPL).
Appraisal is intended to be a formative process, giving GPs the opportunity to review their performance, chart continuing progress and identify any developmental needs. GP Appraisal has the potential to develop the individual doctor and interface with the clinical governance agenda at a practice level, to improve the overall quality of GP care across the region.
Having been suspended for a time in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic, GP appraisal in Northern Ireland restarted in January 2021. GPs who have recently completed their training should seek to appraise within 12 months of their CCT date. Further information including when to apply, how to apply, and what information and evidence is required for appraisal is available on the NIMDTA website
NIMDTA have started a new quarterly appraisal newsletter. You can find the April 2024 update HERE
Further resources:
GPs who are sessional at the time of their appraisal can claim £300 on completion of their appraiasl. To find out how to do this, see the NIMDTA website
The RCGP produces useful guidance on appraisal and revalidation for members, though some aspects of NI appraisal are different to the mainland UK, so check on NIMDTA website.
Revalidation
Every licensed doctor who practises medicine must revalidate. Revalidation assists you to develop your practice, drives improvements in clinical governance and gives your patients confidence that you're up to date. Revalidation was introduced in December 2012 and is intended to be supportive and focused on raising standards. For GPs working in Northern Ireland your responsible office (RO) is Dr Margaret O'Brien (Strategic Planning and Performance Group) Department of Health NI