1. New version of Recognition of Trainer form on SOAR
Last updated: 11th May 2016

2. Overview
New simplified RoT form following user and stakeholder feedback
To be deployed on the evening of 23rd May 2016
Clearer for GPs on who should be completing form (see next slide)
Questions/wording simplified
Uploading of documents moved to just one section

3. Who completes the RoT Form?
Secondary Care users
With named-trainer roles following data import
Optional for those working to becoming a Trainer
GPs
Non approved GP Trainers who supervise foundation doctors in practice or OOH
Approved GP Trainers DO NOT complete RoT forms
Supervising Clinicians DO NOT complete RoT forms
If incorrectly ID’ed as trainer – contact DME

4. New simplified RoT form (1/5)
If you have a Primary Care (GP) Appraisee role on SOAR, you will be met with the question below:
Are you an Approved GP Trainer?
If Yes – RoT form is disabled
If No, but has named Trainer role from import – complete RoT form
If No, and have no named roles, RoT form is disabled

5. New simplified RoT form (2/5)
Section A: Educational Governance Requirements If you are unable to accept/tick all 3 requirements then you must provide additional comments to explain why.
I have a GMC Licence to Practice.
I have completed equality and diversity training as required by my employer. I am currently practising within the field(s) relevant to my training role(s).
I have appropriate time allocated within my role.

6. New simplified RoT form (3/5)
Section B: Role Specific Requirements
By ticking the checkbox you confirm the following:
I understand the requirements of my role and how that role fits with other educational and clinical roles.
I know how to get support if needed.
I understand the curriculum and career stage of my students/trainees.
These requirements should have been addressed through your induction.

7. New simplified RoT form (4/5)
Section C: Generic Trainer Skills You must provide evidence of an appropriate level of teaching development. For most trainers this will involve providing supporting information mapped to the GMCs framework areas.
By ticking the checkbox you confirm you can demonstrate that you meet the GMC framework areas and have uploaded relevant supporting information:
Ensuring safe and effective patient care through training
Establishing and maintaining an environment for learning
Teaching and facilitating learning
Enhancing learning through assessment
Supporting and monitoring educational process
Guiding personal and professional development
Continuing professional development (CPD) as an educator
Each bullet point will be hyperlinked to STF website

8. New simplified RoT form (5/5)
Supporting information for appraisal
This should include appropriate documentary evidence for section c and an equality and diversity training certificate (where available). If documentary evidence is not available, an appropriate narrative should be provided below.
Additional information:
Upload

9. Further resources www.appraisal.nes.scot.nhs.uk
Further assistance:
Click on “Contact” from Scottish Trainer Framework website; or
Use the “Help” box / form when logged into SOAR; or the helpdesk