Introduction of Standardised feedback for educational Supervisor ends of year reports Dr Jenni Rowlands DME SaTH Dr Adrian Marsh FY2 TPD SaTH Ms Sam Jones MEM SaTH

ES Role in ARCP Reliant on ES reports Quality variable! Could I “see” this trainee? Had the ES developed the trainee

What does a good report look like?

What resources do we give eS’s ES induction afternoon ES pack ES faculty away afternoon annually Topics - communication and NLP, asking great questions, reflection Educational staff member supports mid year and end of year meetings Educational staff support - portfolio etc

What did we do? Discussed feedback at ES away day in May followed by email - no dissenters Invited all ES’s to be part of ARCP panels At each ARCP 3 members - 1 driving portfolio, 1 check listing and 1 completing ES evaluation Lots of discussion for all parts

ES report feedback tool

Form overview Structured judgement referenced to evidence Suggestions for development Highlight areas of good practice Global judgement

What did the ES’s think? Grateful for feedback Changed practice Critically appraised own reports Used to develop use of portfolio

What did the ES’s do? Improved depth of evidence in reports Referenced discussions to curriculum and personal development Recognised trainees at each end of the spectrum Challenged themselves to support individuals and explore options

HOw can an ES use the feedback? Improve practice Structure reports Evidence in educational appraisal

GMC recognition of Trainers 1. ensuring safe and effective patient care through training 2. establishing and maintaining an environment for learning 7. continuing professional development as an educator. 3. teaching and facilitating learning GMC recognition of Trainers 6. guiding personal and professional development 4. enhancing learning through assessment 5. supporting and monitoring educational progress

What did the education team think? Made ARCP process easier and quicker Was quick and non intrusive to process Well referenced and more in-depth reports led to increased confidence in outcomes described Increased confidence in good supervisor discussions Not just referencing ‘competence’ - demonstrating excellence

What’s next? ES end of placement feedback Review in ES faculty away afternoon. Roll out to other grades and specialities How to use in no training grades