What systems do employers need to have in place for the purposes of revalidation? .
Employers need to ensure that all licensed doctors working within their organisations are having an annual appraisal. Responsibility for the provision of appraisals and systems of clinical governance necessary for revalidation lies with the Responsible Officer. Organisations must ensure that the Responsible Officer has adequate resources and support to carry out their role and ensure the readiness of these systems for the commencement of revalidation. A joint statement published in October 2010 by the General Medical Council and the health departments of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, Revalidation: A Statement of Intent (pdf), sets out the key milestones that employers will need to meet before revalidation is introduced.
