Frequently Asked Questions
See below for a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding GP Appraisal.
HOW DO I ARRANGE MY APPRAISAL?
CAN I KEEP MY CURRENT APPRAISER?
WILL I HAVE A CHOICE OF APPRAISER FOR MY 2008/09 GP APPRAISAL?
CAN I CHOOSE MY APPRAISER FROM ANOTHER HSS BOARD AREA?
WILL I STILL BE PAID FOR MY GP APPRAISAL?
WHERE CAN I OBTAIN GP APPRAISAL DOCUMENTATION?
FORMS TO BE RETURNED AFTER APPRAISAL
DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE A GP APPRAISAL EVERY YEAR?
WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE MISSED MY 2007/08 GP APPRAISAL?
HOW DO I ARRANGE MY APPRAISAL?
Please click the link "Arranging my Appraisal" for full information.
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CAN I KEEP MY CURRENT APPRAISER?
A list of appraisers appointed by NIMDTA is available. If your previous appraiser’s name appears on this list, it may be possible to continue to use this appraiser. However, national guidelines recommend that doctors change their appraiser every 3 years.
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WILL I HAVE A CHOICE OF APPRAISER FOR MY 2008/09 GP APPRAISAL?
A list of appointed appraisers is available on the NIMDTA website See "List of Appraisers". Doctors can choose an appraiser from this list.
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CAN I CHOOSE MY APPRAISER FROM ANOTHER HSS BOARD AREA?
We would encourage you to choose an appraiser from your Board area, but it is not essential.
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WILL I STILL BE PAID FOR MY GP APPRAISAL?
Yes. All doctors will continue to be paid for the completion of their appraisal. GP Partners will be paid as before while Sessional Doctors will be paid directly by NIMDTA, following the completion of their appraisal.
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WHERE CAN I OBTAIN GP APPRAISAL DOCUMENTATION?
GP Appraisal Documentation is available from the DHSS&PS Website and can be obtained via the Appraisee Pack. See "Arranging my Appraisal".
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FORMS TO BE RETURNED AFTER APPRAISAL
Forms are to be returned within 2 weeks of the appraisal meeting, the GP Appraiser will have organised that all parts of the appraisal document are signed by the GP Appraiser and Appraisee and have forwarded the following documents to NIMDTA:
- Form 6
This form will be forwarded by the GP Appraiser and confirm that the appraisal meeting has taken place and that both the GP Appraisee and GP Appraiser are satisfied with the process that has taken place. - Form 6A
This form will be forwarded by the GP Appraiser and be used for the collation and subsequent dissemination of the educational and service needs identified. - Appraisee Feedback Form
This form will be forwarded by the GP Appraisee. The GP Appraiser will also complete and forward an evaluation form.
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DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE A GP APPRAISAL EVERY YEAR?
Yes. Appraisal is a contractual obligation and non-participation will be referred to the HSS Boards. This information will in turn be forwarded to the CSA and inclusion within the Primary Medical Performers List (PMPL) may be affected. A GP must be accepted on to the PMPL in order to provide a clinical service in General Practice regardless of being salaried, sessional or out of hours doctor.
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WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE MISSED MY 2007/08 GP APPRAISAL?
A GP must be accepted on to the PMPL in order to provide a clinical service in General Practice regardless of being Salaried, Sessional or Out of Hours doctor. If you have been unable to complete your 2007/08 GP Appraisal before 31 March 2008, it will be documented as a gap year in your appraisal history. In this case, you must inform your HSSB Medical Advisor immediately.
If however you have extenuating circumstances e.g. illness, you can request exemption from the appraisal scheme for the current appraisal year. Contact your HSSB Medical Advisor regarding your circumstances. If these circumstances are accepted by your Board, NIMDTA will simply be informed that extenuating circumstances have been recorded for you. NIMDTA will write to you at the beginning of the next appraisal year to ascertain if you wish to be included in the scheme that year. You will then be required to complete an appraisal within 6 months of returning to work. If you have any further queries contact your HSSB Medical Advisor or the GP Appraisal team at NIMDTA.
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