Job summary
- Main area
- GP Appraiser
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP01
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 082-MD012-0326
- Employer
- Health Education and Improvement Wales
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ty Dysgu
- Town
- Nantgarw
- Salary
- £118,152 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 01/05/2026
Employer heading
GP Appraiser
NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator GP01
We are committed to promoting inclusion at HEIW and we welcome applications from everybody recognising the value that diversity brings to our workforce. To work in the UK, candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (ROI) nationals require sponsorship via a Skilled Worker Visa, unless they have permission to work via another route. Please note that HEIW does not currently hold a licence to appoint skilled workers from overseas by sponsoring them to work in the UK. If successful, candidates from outside of the UK or ROI would be responsible for obtaining their own sponsorship or visa to enable them to work for HEIW - Work in the UK.
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
Revalidation Support Unit (RSU)
The Revalidation Support Unit is a professional unit within Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) that aims to support and improve professional standards across Wales. The Unit has responsibility for:
- Management of the GP Appraisal Process for all GPs in Wales on behalf of the Health Boards.
- Leading on Medical Appraisal Quality Management systems and providing support for Medical Revalidation.
- Delivery of face-to-face CPD events, training, and online learning/resources.
- Development and management of online systems to support appraisal and revalidation.
- Medical Appraisal Revalidation System (MARS) - a sophisticated online appraisal platform used by over 7000 doctors, appraisers, HB managers, and Medical Directors to facilitate the annual medical appraisal process, and to support doctors and employers in meeting the requirements of revalidation.
- Orbit360™ – a system to facilitate multi-source feedback for doctors as a part of their revalidation requirements.
We are looking to appoint 2 motivated and enthusiastic GPs to join the team as part-time GP Appraisers 1.5 sessions per week. Appraisers play a vital role in the facilitation of GP appraisal in Wales, undertaking peer appraisal at local level.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will undertake a minimum of 30 appraisals per year and work closely with their fellow GP Appraisers and Appraisal Coordinator to discuss key updates and issues relating to appraisal and revalidation. The role will require participation in initial, ongoing and refresher training to support continual development in the role, and attendance at regional and national meetings.
To take on this exciting opportunity you will have unconditional inclusion on the Medical Performers List in Wales and hold full GMC Registration including a licence to practice. You will also have knowledge of NHS systems and structures and be able to demonstrate a commitment to appraisal and revalidation.
To apply please complete the application form and include evidence to support the required competencies set out in the Person Specification.
We're recruiting GP Appraisers in Gwent and North West Wales. Please indicate your preferred locality in your application.
Interviews: 1st May 2026
If successful at interview, all candidates must complete GP Appraiser training and induction on 4th & 5th June, prior to commencing in the role. Further information will be provided following the interview.
Our aspiration continues to be an excellent employer and a great place to work that is committed to having a diverse workforce which reflects our service users and the people and communities of Wales.
Working for our organisation
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.
HEIW’s is committed to developing an internal culture of choice. Our Values reflect our thoughts, feelings and beliefs in how we will, and will not, behave and treat others:
- Respect for All in every contact we have with others,
- Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving,
- Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.
HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.
What you can expect:
- a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary,
- compassionate leadership,
- a meaningful values based performance appraisal process,
- the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.
Many of our colleagues and stakeholders have commented on the buzz and atmosphere we create by working together as “One HEIW Team”. Do you want to join that team?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of NHS systems and structures
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of educational theory and practice which are relevant for appraisal
- Familiarity with examples of the application of best practice in relation to medical education and quality
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a commitment to the appraisal and revalidation
- Time management skills, in particular, the ability to prioritise commitments in order to meet deadlines and attend appraisal meetings and conferences
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the Welsh appraisal system
- Experience of motivating, supporting and encouraging others
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Excellent IT skills, proficient in using MS office and communication platforms
- Excellent communication skills, including demonstrable listening skills
- Proven ability to facilitate a supportive and challenging discussion, provide feedback and the ability to summarise a discussion and recall accurately
- Ability to evaluate evidence of learning and reflection in a manner that is consistent and free of bias
- Knowledge of primary health care, and the criteria for the duties and responsibilities of doctors as set out in Good Medical Practice
- Knowledge of the national and local health care context including the revalidation agenda
- Good understanding of GP appraisal, its key principles and links with CPD and clinical governance
- Evidence of commitment to own ongoing education and development
Desirable criteria
- Ability to influence people and policy
- Proven negotiating skills
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team
- Excellent personal motivation and ability to work independently
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Miriam Davies
- Job title
- RSU Programme Manager - Appraisal Support
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact the GP Appraisal Coordinator based in your preferred locality via their email below:
Dr Peter Rowlands - Gwent ([email protected])
Dr Martin Thomas - North West Wales ([email protected])
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