Since July 2016 all "named-trainer" roles require formal recognition in keeping with the GMC Recognition of Trainers policy.
Initial recognition is a process managed by the DMEs (Directors of Medical Education) in the health boards. When recognised, the trainers are asked to complete an extra RoT form on SOAR as part of their appraisal.
If you are interested in becoming a trainer, please visit the Scotland Deanery website.
The document below acts as a checklist for appraisees to aid their completion of RoT form on SOAR.As part of the whole practice appraisal approach, trainers should discuss and reflect their work in their annual medical appraisal meetings with their appraiser - no different then any other aspects of appraisal. The document below acts as a checklist for appraisees to aid their completion of RoT form on SOAR.
There is a dedicated ROT manual on the Scotland Deanery website with further guidance for both the trainers and the appraisers which may be useful.
Additionally we have separate ROT modules as part of our New Appraiser training for primary and secondary care colleagues which you may find of interest.
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) produced a document on "SAS Doctors as Recognised Trainers" which might also be of interest.
Appraisee checklist for completion of ROT section on SOAR
Date updated: 05/04/2024
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