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Appraisal and junior medical staff
1Amersham General Hospital.
Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Junior medical staff desire formal appraisal for skills development and performance improvement. Many report insufficient feedback during postgraduate training, highlighting a need for structured appraisal processes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Professional Development
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Postgraduate training is crucial for junior medical staff development.
- Effective appraisal systems are essential for monitoring and enhancing medical performance.
- Current appraisal practices in non-teaching districts may be inconsistent.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence of formal and informal appraisal among junior medical staff.
- To understand junior doctors' attitudes towards appraisal and desired appraisal content.
- To explore the perceived benefits of appraisal in postgraduate medical training.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was distributed to junior medical staff in a non-teaching district.
- Response rate was 76% of the surveyed population.
- Data collected included experiences with formal/informal appraisal and attitudes towards appraisal.
Main Results:
- Only 23% reported formal appraisal, with 5% experiencing structured interviews.
- 42% received informal chats, while 34% had no meaningful feedback.
- Nearly all respondents desired appraisal for a wide range of skills, with 66% wanting it throughout and at the end of posts.
Conclusions:
- A significant gap exists in formal appraisal provision for junior medical staff.
- Junior doctors express a strong desire for comprehensive appraisal covering diverse skills.
- Appraisal is perceived as valuable for stress management, performance enhancement, and its link to audit.