GPs with Extended Roles (GPwERs) undertake roles that are beyond the scope of GP training and the MRCGP and require additional training. The term GPwER includes those previously referred to as GPs with Special Interests (GPwSIs).
Framework to support the governance of GPwERs
The RCGP has developed a framework in partnership with NHS England, which describes a new approach to the accreditation of GPwERs and is aligned to the appraisal and revalidation process. The framework is intended to be useful to several groups, including GPs, employers, speciality-specific groups and commissioners. It will regularly be reviewed by the RCGP
RCGP accreditation of GPwERs
The RCGP has been trialling a national process of GPwER accreditation for GPs with extended scopes of practice in Dermatology and Skin Surgery. The College worked with the British Association of Dermatologists and the Primary Care Dermatology Society to create the dermatology specialty-specific (GPwSI) framework.
The RCGP is working with dermatology partner organisations to identify a model of accreditation that is effective, scalable and affordable. While we are in discussions we will not be accepting new applications. We will update the dermatology pages with news about our GPwER programme at the earliest opportunity.
Contact us
If you have questions about the GPwER frameworks, contact gpwer@rcgp.org.uk
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