FRCA Examiner Regulations

Published: 31/07/2019

Annex A: FRCA Examiner – Person Specification

PERSON SPECIFICATION - FRCA EXAMINER

 

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Application and Selection Examinership
Essential
Fellow by examination, Fellow ad eundem or Fellow by election √ √
Substantive consultant/SAS grade anaesthetist √ √
In good standing with the College √ √
Holds full registration, without limitation, with the GMC √ √
In active clinical practice in the UK* √ √

Able to commit at least 12 days per academic year or part-time equivalent and have the support of the Trust to achieve this. May apply for Less Than Full Time (LTFT), or flexible working on completion of first (probationary) year

 

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Has the expectation of completing no less than 6 years and no more than 10 years as an examiner √
Desirable
Able to demonstrate a special interest relevant to the balance of expertise required √
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING Application and Selection Examinership
Essential
Demonstrates commitment to ongoing assessment, training, and development as an examiner/trainer √ √
Attendance at equality, diversity and inclusion training** √ √

Participates in revalidation, including annual appraisal in current post, and adherence to CPD requirements

 

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Desirable
Able to demonstrate involvement in written and electronic publications that are of particular relevance to training/education and basic sciences of anaesthesia √
EXPERIENCE Application and Selection Examinership
Essential
At least three years experience as a substantive consultant/SAS grade.  It should be noted that it is often the case that applicants will need to have five years or more experience as a substantive consultant/SAS grade in order to demonstrate the necessary experience and commitment to education and training of trainees √
Active involvement and commitment to the education and training of anaesthetic trainees √ √
Desirable
Has held or holds an official anaesthetic trainer post such as CT, RA or involvement in the organisation and delivery of a regional exam course. √
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Application and Selection Examinership
Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills √ √
Proven team player who sets and achieves high standards √ √
Essential
Demonstrates high professional standards as a trainer and/or examiner √ √
Fully up to date with the requirements and practices of anaesthesia √ √
Demonstrates courtesy, fairness and non-discrimination towards all trainees/candidates and fellow doctors/examiners √ √
Demonstrates an understanding of the level of knowledge, skills and attitudes required of a candidate to pass FRCA examination components √ √
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Application and Selection Examinership
Essential
Highly self-motivated √ √
Meticulous attention to detail √ √
Ability to form excellent working relationships at all levels √ √
Able to handle challenging people and situations with discretion, tact and diplomacy √ √
Friendly and consultative attitude √ √
Willingness to contribute to wider aims of training and assessment √ √
 

*Examiners, who retire from clinical practice whilst in tenure, may continue as an examiner to the end of the academic year in which they retire.

 

**On application, equality and diversity training must have been carried out within the last 3 years. On acceptance of examinership, examiners are expected to undertake equality, diversity, and inclusion training specific to examinations on an annual basis (this is arranged by the College).