ARCP Panel Dates

We are continuing to follow HEE and RCOA guidance for ARCPs which mean following the evidence checklist for Covid. We remain committed to being as pragmatic as possible, while doing our utmost to ensure that training is as optimised as possible. With the new curriculum, there are inevitably going to be some bumps in the road! Please be assured that the ARCP panel will always aim to assess the evidence presented as equitably as possible, and give the most suitable training outcome to each individual.

Following feedback, and with a greater familiarity of how virtual ARCPs work, we will be changing the way ARCP outcomes are given. Portfolios will be assessed in the mornings by the full panel. In the afternoon the panels will divide up and each trainee will be invited to join one of the smaller panels, at a specific time, to receive their outcome and feedback. It will all continue to be virtual.

Summer ARCPs 2023

22nd June Speciality Trainees (Dual ICM)

23rd June Speciality Trainees

5th July Core Trainees

27th July Speciality trainees and review of outcome 5

Winter ARCPs 2023

14th December SpecialityTrainees (Dual ICM)

15th December Speciality Trainees

19th December Core Trainees

25th January Speciality Trainees / mop up

The School recognises that training has been severely disrupted for many. This has been a time of testing for many, and there is ongoing fatigue and strain. We aim, at ARCP, to assess training that has been done, and give training support wherever it is needed.

The minimum requirements for an ARCP will continue to be an ESSR and a completed form R, unless we hear otherwise from the RCOA / HEE.

We will assess all evidence submitted, including all elements of the standard checklist e.g. it is very helpful to submit a CV with an update page. But we recognise that everyone’s situation at home and work is highly individual. So there will not be automatic expectation of QI project completion / consultant feedback. Please do provide any information you can regarding incomplete projects / units of training / cancelled CPD etc.

We are using the RCOA recommended ARCP (Covid) evidence checklists, which can be found at the bottom of this page, along with the previous checklists. At the bottom of this page is also the Educational Contract which is not mandated but strongly encouraged to be signed by trainee and trainer.

Please note in particular that if appropriate experience and competence has been gained, trainers should approve completion of units of training without requiring minimum numbers of WBAs or logbook cases.

Please do get in touch with your Educational Supervisor / College Tutor / TPD if you would like further clarification, support, or to discuss your specific circumstances.

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

For the National checklists and more detailed guidance, please see below.

Covid ARCP checklists

Trainees, please click here. For educational supervisor guidance, please click here.

ARCP checklists for 2021 curriculum

For ES, please click here. For trainee checklist, please click here.

ARCP checklists for 2010 curriculum

The ARCP Evidence Checklist provides you with a clear list with guidance of what is required by the panel at your ARCP. This checklist is valid from 2nd August 2019.

The ARCP Evidence Checklist Guidance for ESs provides notes on ESSRs on the Lifelong Learning Platform for Educational Supervisors and should be used with the ARCP Evidence Checklist above.

For guidance as to which trainees are able to sign off WPBA / SLE for other trainees, please click here.