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Achieving Recognition Courses

The agreed regional process for maintaining recognition requires Recognised Trainers to complete 20 hours of educational learning and development within a five-year period.

All GMC-recognised trainers are appointed on an open-ended basis, provided they:

• Maintain their registration and licence to practise.
• Continue to demonstrate engagement with appraisal and professional development.

NIMDTA, in partnership with Local Education Providers, is pleased to introduce a new, region-wide Recognised Trainers Platform designed to support trainers in maintaining their GMC trainer recognition status.

This secure platform is available exclusively to GMC Recognised Trainers. It provides each trainer with a dedicated space to record, track and manage their educational CPD activity, helping you easily maintain and evidence your ongoing recognition requirements.

You can access the platform using your Trust login details. If prompted, please sign in with your Trust credentials while using a Trust approved device.

If you experience any difficulties or require support, please contact the team at:

Recognised.Trainers@hscni.net

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Named Clinical and Educational Supervisors are required to undergo an annual educational review conducted by the Director of Medical Education or a nominated appraiser, as part of their whole-practice appraisal.

This process ensures that the trainer’s educational role is specifically considered within their annual appraisal in the HSC. The review will:

• Demonstrate how trainers have maintained and updated their knowledge and skills in postgraduate medical education and training.
• Assess how this knowledge has been applied to their educational role, including training, supervising, and supporting trainees.
• Identify and consider any development needs for the trainer.

The Annual Educational Review is conducted as part of whole-practice appraisal within your Trust. Please contact your Trust Medical Education Centre for access to the supporting document, which can assist you when inputting data into the Recognised Trainer platform.

Named Clinical and Educational Supervisors are required to undergo an annual educational review conducted by the Director of Medical Education or a nominated appraiser, as part of their whole-practice appraisal.

This process ensures that the trainer’s educational role is specifically considered within their annual appraisal in the HSC. The review will:

• Demonstrate how trainers have maintained and updated their knowledge and skills in postgraduate medical education and training.
• Assess how this knowledge has been applied to their educational role, including training, supervising, and supporting trainees.
• Identify and consider any development needs for the trainer.

The Annual Educational Review is conducted as part of whole-practice appraisal within your Trust. Please contact your Trust Medical Education Centre for access to the supporting document, which can assist you when inputting data into the Recognised Trainer platform.

The Faculty Development Group was established as part of NIMDTA’s commitment to supporting and developing trainers, including Clinical and Educational Supervisors, Training Programme Directors, and Heads and Deputy Heads of School.

The aims of the group are to:

• Develop trainers’ expertise in their educational role through a better understanding of medical education theory.
• Improve skills and knowledge in teaching and learning.
• Enhance enjoyment of teaching and learning activities.
• Strengthen the credibility of teachers and trainers.

The group’s functions include:

• Oversight of the Recognition and Approval of Trainers process.
• Collating information on trainers in partnership with local education providers.
• Formally certifying trainer status.
• Communicating with the GMC.
• Reviewing the quality of training based on course feedback.

The Faculty Development Group meets twice a year.

Thank you for your commitment as a Trainer. Our team is here to support you in your role.

If you wish to contact the team, please email us at: Recognised.Trainers@hscni.net

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