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Revalidation Support Unit (RSU) 

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™ – a system to facilitate multi-source feedback for doctors as a part of their revalidation requirements.

We are looking to appoint 8 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 undertake a minimum of 20 appraisals per year and work closely with their fellow GP Appraisers and Appraisal Coordinator to discuss key updates and issues relating to appraisal and revalidation. The role will require participation in initial, ongoing and refresher training to support continual development in the 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 West Wales, Swansea, Gwent and North East Wales. Therefore, please indicate your preferred locality in your application.

Interviews: 26^th July 2024

If successful at interview, all candidates must complete GP Appraiser training and induction on 12^th & 13^th September, prior to commencing in the role. 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.

Working for our organisation

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,

- compassionate leadership,

- 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?