ARCP Basics
The Annual Review of Competence Progression is the process by which Doctors in Training are assessed as to whether they are progressing through their training as expected. It is a process that is intended to be encouraging and supportive as well as an assessment, so that is there are training issues then plans can be put in place as required.
The ARCP happens every calendar year, regardless of whether Less then Fulltime Training and whether you are Out of Programme.
At the same time as the ARCP there is a revalidation process which requires the Form R and Whole Scope of Practice to be submitted. This allows the Deanery to revalidate you every 5 years, until you leave training.
ARCP preparation
At least six weeks before the ARCP panel date, trainees will be sent an invitation to attend, a list of evidence to present to the ARCP panel, and the cutoff date for evidence submission. The cutoff date for evidence submission is two weeks prior to the ARCP panel date.
After the cutoff date, Consultant Anaesthetists and Intensivists on the ARCP panel review the evidence available on the LLP.
On the day of the ARCP panel, the panel convene in the morning, review the evidence together and then recommend an ARCP outcome. As the ARCP process is the panel review of the evidence submitted, the trainee is not present for this. Possible outcomes are:
Progressive outcome – Achieving progress and competences at expected rate
Development of specific competencies required - additional training time NOT required
Inadequate progress - Additional training time required
Released from programme with or without specified competencies.
Incomplete evidence presented – additional training time may be required
Completion of training – all necessary competencies have been achieved
8. Out of programme experience for approved clinical experience, research or career break
It is anticipated that at an ARCP, trainees not being recommended an outcome 1 will already be aware of issues through discussion with their Educational Supervisor.
Post ARCP your outcome form will be issued via the LLP. It is essential you accept this outcome form, as when you reach CCT the RCOA will check that your outcome forms throughout training are present and accepted.
ARCP Panels
ARCPs are run twice a year. There are usually 4-5 dates, with CT, ST, ACCS and ICM trainees grouped together on different days. ARCPs are entirely virtual.
We try and have one ARCP day later in January / July as a ‘catch all’.
Portfolios are assessed in the mornings by the full panel. All the evidence available is looked at and outcomes decided. The revalidation process via the Form R and the Whole Scope of Practice form is also followed (parallel but separate).
In the afternoon the panel divides up and each trainee will be invited to join a feedback panel, at a specific time, to receive their outcome and feedback. It is expected that you will join the feedback panel if at all possible; the panel enjoy meeting you (digitally) face to face. Preparing for your ARCP and attending your feedback panel is part of professional behaviours.
Summer ARCPs 2024
June 12th Core Trainees
24th June Speciality Trainees
9th July ICM Trainees
10th July ICM Dual Trainees
24th July Speciality Trainees ‘Mop up’
Winter ARCPs 2024
To be confirmed
what evidence is required?
You are asked to collate evidence of learning throughout the year and the ESSR then captures this evidence in a summary format. As part of this it is expected you will have an MSF, MTR, Logbook and evidence of your non clinical activities. Personal reflections on your learning are encouraged (with care to avoid patient information).
Educational Contract
Please click here
Quick checklist for Educational Supervisors and trainees: click here.
Form R and WSOP guidance - please read this document before completing.
ARCP checklists for 2021 curriculum
For ES, please click here.
For trainee checklist, please click here.
For guidance as to which trainees are able to sign off WPBA / SLE for other trainees, please click here.