End-to-end appraisal delivery with experienced appraisers you can trust.
We help doctors grow professionally while giving organisations confidence in the quality and rigour of every appraisal.
Brilliant quality, Empowering, Supportive, Transformational
We believe everybody deserves the best appraisal possible because the best appraisals have the power to improve patient outcomes and deliver better healthcare
Providing high-quality appraisals shouldn’t be complicated. Whether you’re a large organisation managing multiple doctors or an individual seeking independent appraisal support, our experienced and high quality in-house appraisers deliver a professional, flexible and people-focused service you can trust.
We provide built-in access to an appraisal portfolio, consistent support for every appraisee, and a commitment to the holistic, reflective approach introduced in the AoMRC 'Appraisal 2020'.
We provide built-in access to an appraisal portfolio, consistent support for every appraisee, and a commitment to the holistic, reflective approach introduced in the AoMRC 'Appraisal 2020'.
Let us deliver elite appraisals for you
Designated Bodies
Simplified appraisal management
Removes the need for an in-house appraisal team with specialised training and support
Predictable costs
Each additional doctor has a fixed appraisal cost, avoiding variable or unexpected internal costs
High Level oversight
Annual report provides a clear summary of appraisal performance for your Responsible Officer (RO) or Suitable Person (SP)
Independent Appraisees
Access to high-quality appraisals
Delivered by appraisers who undertake regular training and follow best practice
Supports Revalidation
Outputs can be submitted directly to the GMC for the relevant RO/SP as required
Holistic Development
Appraisals offer impartial reflection on personal andprofessional growth, helping doctors create meaningful PDPs for the year ahead
What we provide
For all appraisals, whether for a Designated Body with multiple doctors or individual doctors seeking support, you will have access to the same benefits when commissioning appraisals through us.
Flexible Delivery
Appraisals can be conducted in-person or remotely, tailored to commissioner needs.
Consistent support
Every appraisee, regardless of contract size.
People first approach
Our appraisals reflect the holistic shift since Appraisal 2020, supporting doctors to reflect on both personal and professional development
Annual Appraisal Review
We provide an annual appraisal review for the Responsible Officer or Senior Person
FourteenFish
FourteenFish access for all appraisees, streamlining documentation and appraisal management.
Getting Started:
Working with us is straightforward, whether you’re a designated body or an independent appraisee.
1
Initial Contact - Get in touch with Tom, our Lead Appraisals Coordinator. The team will arrange a personalised call or virtual meeting to discuss your needs and how we can meet them.
2
Set Up Profiles - We’ll collect the appraisee details and email an invite the appraisee to create a FourteenFish Account, they simply have to set a password.
3
Appraiser Allocation - We’ll assign an experienced in-house appraiser to the appraisee and share contact details, so that there can be an agreement on a date for the appraisee’s appraisal month.
4
Portfolio Preparation - The appraisee is to complete their portfolio appraisal in FourteenFish to submit at least 2 weeks prior to the appraisal date.
5
Appraisal Meeting - 2-3 hour discussion covering all relevant areas, appraiser documents in line with GMC domains of good medical practice.
6
Review and Sign Off - Appraisee can request edits or additions, both appraiser and appraisee sign off the finalised write-up, RO/SP can view the final report for revalidation purposes.
Typical Timelines
Single Appraisee
As quick as 2 weeks
Independent appraisees
Typically 1 month turnaround
New Designated Bodies
Once contracts are signed, onboarding takes 2 months
For Designated Bodies, shorter timeframes may be available depending on commissioner needs.
Put your trust in us
96.2% of appraisees have rated our appraiser skills either “Outstanding” or “Very Good” for the last 3 years.
The Appraisal Team
Tom Pink
Lead Appraisals Coordinator
thomas.pink@wessexappraisal.com
As our Lead Appraisal Coordinator, Tom manages the smooth running of the appraisal process, working closely with both appraisers and appraisees. He oversees our appraisals database and feedback collection process, ensuring data is handled efficiently.
With previous experience as Accounts Director and a deep understanding in medical appraisal and revalidation, Tom leads our growing team of coordinators, ensuring our appraisers are supported to deliver exceptional appraisals across the UK and beyond.