Prospective Employers requests to see copies of appraisal summaries
It has been reported to us that some prospective employers have been asking candidates to share their appraisal summary. Our view, which is supported by colleagues on the GPC, is that this is an unacceptable practice. GP’s appraisal documentation is highly privileged information and access is rightly restricted to specific purposes only, relating to the Medical Register, Licencing and Performers’ list requirements. Knowing that your appraisal could be used as evidence for a future interview could potentially undermine the benefits of self-reflection and transparency, undermining the purpose of appraisal as a developmental tool.
If a potential employer makes a reasonable request for evidence of regular appraisal and dates of revalidation, this can be met with a screen shot of the page on Clarity that shows appraisal dates.
Last updated : 22 Mar 2017Londonwide LMCs conference 2019 round-up (19 Mar 2019)
On 12 March 2019 we hosted our annual conference – titled “All Together Now” - at the Kia Oval. The day was a great success with an array of guest...New ICO advice on handling Subject Access Requests (19 Mar 2019)
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have recently released a blog containing further advice for GPs and practices on the right of access for patients, commonly called Subject Access Requests (SARs)....Londonwide LMCs’ board changes (15 Mar 2019)
Following elections we would like to welcome Dr Anouska Hari (NW) and Dr Naureen Bhatti (NC/NE) to the board. Dr Marek Jarzembowski (South), Dr Robbie Bunt (NC/NE), Dr Simon Parton...New BMA locum template terms and conditions (13 Mar 2019)
The BMA GPC and sessional subcommittee have jointly produced model terms of engagement for locum GPs, which they recommend both practices and locums should proactively adopt. It should be noted that...Safeguarding Children and Adults L2 - Wednesday 22 May 2019 - places still available (27 Feb 2019)
...Londonwide LMCs' February 2019 Newsletter (20 Feb 2019)
...Tips of the month February 2019 (19 Feb 2019)
We provide weekly tips based on common queries which come through to us from London GPs and practice teams. These are shared via social media and collated for...QOF business rules coding issues – update for practice teams (19 Feb 2019)
Please note that no action is currently needed by practices on this matter, but you should read the information carefully. Following the introduction of the SNOMED-CT coding in 2018/19, NHS...Type 2 opt-outs replaced by the national data opt-out (19 Feb 2019)
Type 2 opt-outs have been replaced by the national data opt-out so practices must no longer use the type 2 opt-out code to record a patient's opt-out choice as it...The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) – further guidance now available (19 Feb 2019)
The The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) replaced the Information Governance toolkit from April 2018. The DSPT is an online self-assessment toolkit that has to be used by all...Guidance
We provide expert guidance for practices in our guidance section, as well as an archive of other materials you may find useful.
GP Support
Contact our GP Support team if you need help or advice.
The team provide professional and pastoral support to GPs and practice teams on a broad range of issues.
follow us on...
