The ARCP Arcp Annual ARCP is the formal

The ARCP

Arcp Annual Ø ARCP is the formal review of the annual educational process Ø All trainees are required to have ARCPs Ø ARCP panels can be convened more frequently than annually Ø The ARCP also supports the revalidation process for trainees www. hee. nhs. uk www. eoe. hee. nhs. uk

a. Rcp Review 1 Ø Process of review and recording evidence of progress Ø It should not be viewed as an assessment of the trainee on the day Ø The deliberation of the panel should be undertaken without the presence of the trainee Ø It is not required that a trainee attend the ARCP panel, but may be invited to do so www. hee. nhs. uk www. eoe. hee. nhs. uk

a. Rcp Review 2 Ø The trainee should be aware of any probable outcome before the ARCP. Ø Where an outcome 2, 3 or 4 is expected then the trainee should attend Ø Where a trainee is expected to receive an outcome 1 or 2 after a previous outcome 2 or 3 it may be sensible/desirable to see a trainee. www. hee. nhs. uk www. eoe. hee. nhs. uk

ar. Cp Competence Ø Competence should have been assessed throughout the year using the framework for assessment in the curriculum Ø It is not the role of the ARCP panel to determine if the trainee is competent, but to review the evidence of competence Ø An adequate assessment of the development, attainment or maintenance of competence should be evident from the submitted documentation www. hee. nhs. uk www. eoe. hee. nhs. uk

arc. P Progression Ø Aim of the ARCP is to reach a decision on an outcome which will determine whether a trainee is suitable to progress to the next stage of training or completion of training Ø Progress should be assessed against an agreed standard to maintain consistency Ø Progress may be assessed against both clinical and academic criteria as specified in the training programme curriculum www. hee. nhs. uk www. eoe. hee. nhs. uk

Documentation Ø May be paper based or e-portfolio Ø Structured educational supervisors report – including collation of requirements for WPBAs, exams and other experiential activity Ø Multi source feedback Ø Academic supervisors report (if relevant) Ø Additional TPD report may be helpful if concerns Ø An enhanced Form R www. hee. nhs. uk www. eoe. hee. nhs. uk

Outcomes Outcome 1 – Satisfactory process – Fulfils all criteria for progression to next year of training www. hee. nhs. uk www. eoe. hee. nhs. uk Outcome 2 – Development of specific competences required – No additional training time required – Overall progress to CCT unaffected – No right to appeal – Not applicable to foundation trainees

Outcomes Outcome 3 – Inadequate progress – Creates an opportunity – Additional training time required – Panel makes recommendations about additional training – Trainee has the right to appeal www. hee. nhs. uk www. eoe. hee. nhs. uk Outcome 4 – Insufficient and sustained lack of progress despite additional training – Released from training programme – Any achieved competencies should be specified – Trainee has the right to appeal

Outcomes Outcome 5 – Incomplete evidence presented – A short term outcome – A clear plan to review additional documentation should be made – Panel does not need to reconvene www. hee. nhs. uk www. eoe. hee. nhs. uk Outcome 6 – Completion of training – All competencies acquired – Recommendation for award of CCT or completion of F 2

Outcomes Outcome 7 – Outcomes awarded to LAT – Competencies achieved should be documented – Not applicable to foundation trainees www. hee. nhs. uk www. eoe. hee. nhs. uk Outcome 8 – For trainees on OOPT/R/C

U and N Codes Ø Explanatory codes used to explain an outcome or the absence of an outcome Ø Provides further information regarding reasons for outcome awarded Ø U codes used to provide further information regarding the award of an unsatisfactory outcome (2, 3, 4 or 5) Ø N codes used when trainee not assigned any outcome www. hee. nhs. uk www. eoe. hee. nhs. uk

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Revalidation Ø Information from the ARCP process supports the RO’s recommendation to GMC Ø Trainees receive full GMC registration at the end of Foundation Year 1 Ø All trainees will receive a revalidation recommendation from the RO Ø Five years after gaining full GMC registration Ø On applying for CCT (under review) www. hee. nhs. uk www. eoe. hee. nhs. uk

Revalidation Ø For all trainees the Responsible Officer (RO) is the Postgraduate Dean Ø The ARCP needs to equate to an enhanced NHS appraisal Ø The full scope of a doctor’s practice needs to be considered Ø Self declaration on enhanced Form R Ø Fitness to practice concerns will be obtained from employers www. hee. nhs. uk www. eoe. hee. nhs. uk

On the Day Ø Review E-portfolio for outstanding issues Ø Check all submitted documentation for educational progression Ø Review enhanced form R – if not available the trainee must be awarded an outcome 5 Ø Chair to Review employer exception report if employer exit report identifies an unresolved matter www. hee. nhs. uk www. eoe. hee. nhs. uk

On the Day Ø Agree ARCP outcome to be awarded and ensure recorded in eportfolio / on enhanced ARCP form Ø Agree recommendation to RO – no cause for concern or cause for concern recorded on enhanced ARCP form Ø Check for absence since last ARCP Ø Review and amend CCT date as necessary Ø Discuss remedial plan if required Ø Agree date of next assessment www. hee. nhs. uk www. eoe. hee. nhs. uk