1. Annual Review of Competence Progression ARCPs
ST1 induction Oct 2016

2. C/S from Scultetus' Auctarium ad Armamentarium Chirurgicum 1653

3. ARCPs Review training since the previous ARCP
Ensure future training of maximum benefit
Identify any deficits in knowledge and skills
Ensure all requirements can be met before end of training programme
Know that career plans are realistic

4. RCOG Training Matrix

5. RCOG Training Matrix

6. ARCPs ST1 ST2 Clinical skills and curriculum completion First on call
Progress with
signing off basic
logbook competences
Initially first on call; develop competences so can be 2nd on call by end of ST2
Completion of
basic logbook
competences (everything “white”)

7. ARCPs

8. ARCPs

9. ARCPs

10. ARCPs
ST1
ST2
Examination
Part 1 MRCOG

11. ARCPs
ST1
ST2
Formative OSATS showing evidence of training since last ARCP
Fetal blood sampling
Manual removal of placenta
Uncomplicated LSCS
Non-rotational ventouse & forceps
Surgical management of miscarriage
Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopy
Basic ultrasound
scanning with OSATs

12. ARCPs ST1 ST2 At least 3 summative OSATS
confirming competence by more than one assessor - at least 1 by a consultant. Can be achieved prior to the specified year.
Perineal repair
Opening and closing abdomen (at LSCS)
Caesarean section (basic)
Non-rotational ventouse and forceps
Fetal blood sampling
SMM
Manual removal of placenta

13. ARCPs ST1 ST2 Perineal repair
Evidence of at least one consultant observed summative OSAT confirming continuing competency since last ARCP.
Perineal repair

14. Apache Indian in labour. Management of cephalopelvic dystocia

15. NB MUST be evenly spread throughout the year
ARCPs
ST1
ST2
Mini – CEX
CbDs
Reflective
practice
8 (4 Obs + 4 Gynae) 8
NB MUST be evenly spread throughout the year

16. ARCPs ST1 ST2 Obligatory courses Regional teaching
Basic practical skills
CTG training (usually e-learning package)
Obstetric simulation (eg ALSO / PROMPT)
Regional training
days (RTDs) 4/6 min.
Basic ultrasound
Courses for basic
competences not in RTDs
Third-degree tear
Resilience course eg STEP-UP
Obstetric simulation eg ROBUST
RTDs 4/6 min.

17. ARCPs ST1 ST2 Team observation forms TO2s at approx 4 & 8 months
Minimum of 10 TO1s per TO2
(at least 3 consultants or
ST6/7)
Summary should not raise significant concerns to ARCP panel
Ditto

18. ARCPs ST1 ST2 Clinical governance (Audit/risk management/
quality/safety)
Simulation training
One completed &
presented audit
Evidence of attendance at local risk management
meetings
1 formative OSAT – basic laparoscopy skills
Ditto

19. ARCPs ST1 ST2 Teaching Leadership / management Presentation
Documented evidence of teaching
Department presentation
Ditto
Leadership WBA
Evidence of department responsibility

20. Interim Review & ARCP Secondary care
See KSS Deanery website for full information
Secondary care
O&G
Progression
ARCP & Interim Reviews

21. ARCPs – Interim Review Face to face meeting June - 8 months into year
2 or 3 consultants
Document list requirement sent by HEKSS
Review of e-portfolio
Assessment of progress against matrix
Ideally TWO TO2’s
Outstanding items listed and deadline given

22. ARCPs – Interim Review
NOT necessary to complete full year’s matrix here
Outcome not issued, just advice for final ARCP
Preference sheets for next post
decision based primarily on educational needs
Load all certificates for courses etc into Courses section under Trainee Profile (confirmed by ed supervisor)

23. ARCP - final ARCP September Trainee not present unless concerns
Ensure outstanding items from IR achieved
Progress assessed by a panel of consultants
including HoS, TPD, Lay Chair,
External Representative
Annual Educational Supervisor Report
Trainee’s responsibility to get this done
Outcome issued
2 week deadline for missing items

24. CHECK FEEDBACK FROM YOUR INTERIM REVIEW READ THE TRAINING MATRIX
ARCP Advice
CHECK FEEDBACK FROM YOUR INTERIM REVIEW
READ THE TRAINING MATRIX

25. ARCP Advice IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MEET ARCP REQUIREMENTS
Don’t leave assessments to the last minute
Ensure e-portfolio and CV are regularly kept up-to-date
Everything must be on you e-portfolio
Talk to your Educational Supervisor EARLY if you are having difficulties

26. ARCP Advice Keep HEKSS informed of changes in contact details
If your attendance is required at your ARCP, confirm your ability to attend as soon as possible
It is your responsibility to know what will be assessed
If you don’t provide evidence by the ARCP date, you cannot be issued with a Satisfactory Outcome - NO exceptions

27. ARCP – common failings Not referring to IR for list of missing items
Not referring to Training Matrix for requirements
Educational Supervisor’s Report not on eportfolio and signed by both ES & trainee
Log book competencies not signed off both within the individual modules and also on the Logbook Output Report page
Can’t find information – construct a logical, well labelled personal library

28. Pawnee Indian in labour
Pawnee Indian in labour. Shaman blows smoke into the vulva to assist delivery

29. Guidance available online:
Trainee Support
KSS Deanery is committed to supporting Trainees who are in difficulty or at risk of being in difficulty through the Trainee Support Group
Guidance available online:

30. ALL Trainees are monitored for satisfactory progress, not just those experiencing difficulties.
Trainees that may need additional help are discussed by the Trainee Support Group to ensure all routes of support are explored.
If you have concerns about your own progress, get in touch early, don’t wait!
Talk to: Educational Supervisor (in the first instance), or
Clinical Tutor, or
Deanery school administration team