What can a doctor do to prepare?

In order to demonstrate fulfilment of the RCPCH requirements as outlined in the RCPCH guidance on supporting information for revalidation for paediatrics (PDF, 83 KB, 12 pages) underpinned by the GMC framework for appraisal and assessment , doctors should begin to collect information that will be used for the revalidation process. 

• Annual appraisal and accompanying Personal Development Plans (PDPs) are central to revalidation so:

1. Ensure that your annual appraisal forms are completed and signed off (and retained)
2. Ensure that your PDP is completed and signed off (and retained)
3. Check what aspects of your PDP have been achieved and what have not. Complete these or identify and record reasons for uncompleted areas

• Review any changes to your job or practice and ensure these are written into your PDP and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) plans
• Undertake and retain evidence of CPD as per your PDP and current College guidelines by gaining at least 250 CPD credits over 5 years
• Use a validated peer multisource feedback tool, as completion of at least one of these multisource feedbacks (MSFs) will be required during a 5 year revalidation cycle
• Use a validated patient or parent feedback tool, as patient/parent feedback on your practice will be required during a 5 year cycle
• Gather evidence of involvement in quality improvement activities (e.g. clinical audits, particularly completed audit cycles, reflection on cases and clinical outcomes)
• Gather evidence of other non clinical activity you have undertaken (e.g. teaching, research, management)
• Ensure documentation is in place for any significant incidents and complaints that you may have had
• You should also have a statement of your professional roles and a statement on probity and health within your overall revalidation folder
• Ensure you know who your local Responsible Officer is (most ROs have been appointed or will shortly be appointed across the UK). How to find your RO is available via the relevant legislation or the Revalidation Support Team website.

Clarify any queries either with your appraiser, Responsible Officer or the RCPCH revalidation team.  

See also GMC Frequently Asked Questions