MARS Medical Appraisal Feedback Survey
As an Appraiser you can view anonymised feedback from the doctors you have appraised via MARS. To ensure anonymity, these are released in multiples of three. If you have completed five appraisals for example, you will only be able to view three feedback responses until you have completed a sixth appraisal.
The feedback survey will cover areas such as:
- The appraisal
- The administration and management of MARS
- The Appraiser
- The appraisal overall
- Orbit360 (patient and colleague feedback system)
The feedback should be viewed and reflected upon as part of your whole practice appraisal every year. The feedback can be found on MARS within your Appraiser role under ‘Feedback Analytics’, simply select the live survey from the drop-down options and select the time period you wish to view.
'Bitesize CPD’ topics for Appraisers in Wales
The Revalidation Support Unit, HEIW, previously held virtual bitesize workshops on 'an Introduction to Coaching in Medical Appraisal' and 'Appraisal Rebalanced'. The online workshops provided an opportunity for Appraisers to learn new skills, refresh existing skills and to reflect on new ways of enhancing their role.
If you have suggestions for future bitesize topics, please contact the RSU on HEIW.RSURevQA@wales.nhs.uk
Introduction to Coaching in Medical Appraisal
The ‘Introduction to Coaching in Medical Appraisal’ module focuses on coaching models, skills and alignment to appraisal, and the use of a coaching style to support the development of the Personal Development Plan (PDP). This module is available on the link below:
Introduction to Coaching in Appraisal Module
Non-Clinical CPD Modules
The Revalidation Support Unit has produced several online CPD modules which are available on our Website under Appraiser CPD. The modules include:
- Enhanced Appraiser Skills – This training resource has been compiled to help medical appraisers reflect on their current skills, as a reference to best practice and to encourage development in the role where needed.
- Reflective Practice – This module can not only help to improve your own reflective skills but to also support appraisees in reflecting on their activities at appraisal in an effective way.
- Virtual Appraisal Guidance – this guidance is designed to guide you through best practice when undertaking appraisals on a virtual platform.
Educational Appraisal Skills
The Educational Appraisal Skills module explains the responsibilities and significance of a trainer in educational appraisal as a component of whole practice appraisal within both primary and secondary care.
It provides a comprehensive overview of the trainer declarations section within the Medical Appraisal and Revalidation System (MARS). By understanding and effectively using the trainer declarations, appraisers can enhance the quality of appraisal discussions, making appraisal more meaningful and productive.
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
If you have completed the Educational Appraisal Module, we would appreciate your constructive feedback on the module.