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Quality Assurance
Expert independent reviews of appraisal policies, outputs and systems
Ensure your appraisal and revalidation processes are robust, GMC compliant and delivering real value with our expert, independent quality assurance reviews.
Whether you want to assess policies, appraiser performance, or the overall system, our team provides objective insights, practical recommendations and confidence in your organisation.
Whether you want to assess policies, appraiser performance, or the overall system, our team provides objective insights, practical recommendations and confidence in your organisation.
Our promise to you
Independent Assurance
Objective review of your appraisal and revalidation system’s quality
Credible Benchmarking
Comparison against external best practice to strengthen confidence
Actionable Insight
Bespoke QA tools highlight meaningful areas for improvement
Policy Support
Access to example policies to support updating or creating appraisal and revalidation documentation
Specialist Expertise
Reviews delivered by a team dedicated solely to medical appraisal
Holistic Quality Review
Assessment of policies, processes and outputs to support all needs
What we provide
Our Quality Assurance service offers a comprehensive and independent review of appraisal and revalidation systems, helping you maintain high standards, comply with regulations and continuously improve.
Policy & Procedures Review
Appraisal, revalidation, responding to concerns, and other related policies
System-Level Review
Evaluation of your full appraisal and revalidation process
Stakeholder Interviews
Discussions with staff, appraisers, and doctors to understand experiences and identify gaps
Output and Feedback Review
Assessment of feedback, annual reports, and other documentation
Appraiser Summaries Quality Review
Review of anonymised (or non-anonymised) summaries using our bespoke Quality Improvement tool - developed in line with GMP 2024 standards
How it works
Reviews made simple
We keep our quality assurance process clear, collaborative and proportionate to your needs.
1. Initial Contact
Contact Wessex Appraisal Service Ltd. via our general enquiries email and you’ll be directed to the most appropriate member of our team.
2. Understanding Your Needs
We arrange a phone or virtual meeting, supported by email discussion, to understand your priorities and the scope of the review.
3. Agreeing the Detail
We confirm the full specification, including:
4. Delivery of the Review
Full system review: Typically completed within 3-6 months, depending on staff availability for interviews
Quality assurance of appraiser summaries: Usually completed within 1 month, depending on volume and preparation
5. Feedback and Next Steps
Findings are shared in the agreed format, with clear insights and practical recommendations to support continuous improvement.
1. Initial Contact
Contact Wessex Appraisal Service Ltd. via our general enquiries email and you’ll be directed to the most appropriate member of our team.
2. Understanding Your Needs
We arrange a phone or virtual meeting, supported by email discussion, to understand your priorities and the scope of the review.
3. Agreeing the Detail
We confirm the full specification, including:
- Pricing
- Scope and objectives
- Timescales
- Contracts
- Quality improvement tool(s) to be used
- Preferred feedback format (written, in-meeting, both)
4. Delivery of the Review
Policy Review: Typically completed within 2 months, including time for discussion and revisions
Full system review: Typically completed within 3-6 months, depending on staff availability for interviews
Quality assurance of appraiser summaries: Usually completed within 1 month, depending on volume and preparation
5. Feedback and Next Steps
Findings are shared in the agreed format, with clear insights and practical recommendations to support continuous improvement.
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