Training Case Studies
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We provide a supportive, practical and engaging experience you can trust, facilitated by our trained medical appraisers.
We provide
- New Appraiser Training (NAT)
- Current Appraiser Skills Assessment (CASA)
- Doctor-Focused Appraisal Training
- Update & Refresher Training
- Short Specialist Courses
- Bespoke Training Programmes
Supporting Appraisers to Deliver Inclusive, Effective Appraisal
Training Delivered
Bespoke half-day training delivered on 3 occasions (1 remotely, 2 in-person)Focus of the Session
The training was designed to support appraisers in navigating increasingly complex appraisal conversations. Core themes included:- Neurodiversity and appraisal
- Offering appropriate support and challenge
- Safeguarding appraisee wellbeing, including use of the “How are you?” score
- Managing and progressing challenging appraisals
Our Approach
The sessions combined short presentations, facilitated discussion, breakout groups, and visual examples.Multiple facilitators contributed to each session, bringing different perspectives and expertise while keeping the sessions engaging and accessible
Outcome
- 36 appraisers received an in-depth update
- Participants reported increased confidence in supporting neurodivergent appraisees
- The topic of neurodiversity and appraisal was identified as particularly timely and necessary
- Appraisers felt able to take learning directly back into appraisal practice
Feedback Highlights
“Very informative. Good speed of delivery. Not overwhelmed by the amount of information”
“Really good mix of chalk and talk with activities, especially liked the role play at the end”
Helping Managers and Administrators Understand and Support Appraisal
Training Delivered
Full-day training session for managers and administratorsFocus of the Session
The session aimed to build understanding of appraisal and revalidation, and the role managers and administrators play in supporting doctors. Topics included:- The development of appraisal and revalidation
- How appraisal functions within the wider system
- Supporting doctors effectively throughout the appraisal year
Our Approach
- Interactive discussion
- Reflection exercises
- Contemporary topics, including the use of AI
Outcome
- Participants gained a clear understanding of how appraisal has evolved
- Managers and administrators left confident about why their job matters within the appraisal process
- Improved awareness of how to support doctors on an ongoing basis
Feedback Highlights
“Brilliant - well organised, using a wide range of training techniques which kept participants engaged”
“It was very helpful to understand how the entire system is set up to support appraisal and revalidation”
“Loved the AI discussion”