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The subject of Appraisal & Revalidation has been a hot topic in the NHS for the past few years. Recently the Department of Health has given clearer guidelines for the role of the Locum Agencies in respect of Appraisal & Revalidation.

Medacs Healthcare has been involved in a series of planning and consultations meeting with the Department of Health and intends to fully meet it’s obligations as a responsible agency regarding this important process. This will involve ensuring that all Locum Doctors receive an annual appraisal and that “revalidation” takes place once every five years.

Agency Plans - Key Facts

• Responsible Officers to be appointed and in place with Designated Bodies by 1st October 2010
• OGC Framework Agencies to be classed as Designated Bodies
• Post graduate trainees to be Revalidated by Deanery
• First Revalidations to take place during 2011

An increasing emphasis will be generating feedback on a Locum Doctors performance. Medacs Healthcare already request a post assignment assessment form is completed by the supervising consultant after every assignment undertaken by the locum. It will become increasingly necessary for Trust representatives to support this assessment process ensuring timely feedback is given regarding a Locum Doctors performance.

Over the coming months we will further communicate our plans to all clients and be looking for feedback where possible. For more information email:

revalidation@medacs.com

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