ARCP
The ARCP process is conducted in accordance with the current version of The Gold Guide and takes place when a panel reviews the evidence of a trainee and an outcome is decided following a discussion amongst panel members. The panel may include the Training Programme Director (TPD), Head of School (HoS), other members of the relevant training committee, the Specialty Programme Manager and Coordinator, and may include an external lay adviser.
A meeting between the panel and the trainee often takes place after the ARCP to deliver the awarded outcome, but this does not form part of the ARCP decision-making process. This is why there is a large emphasis on ensuring that all evidence is submitted and available for the panel members to review.
To find out more about ARCPs in KSS, visit the ARCP webpage.
Requirements and guidance
All documents requiring signatures, apart from your Form R, must be signed – a typed name will not suffice. Please inform the rota coordinator at your trust of the date as soon as possible, if you are required to attend.
Please ensure that you have submitted the following evidence in accordance with the deadline specified in your ARCP invitation email:
ST2/CT2 Trainees – All trainees from August 2021 do 6 months of Anaesthetics and 6 months of ICM .
Intermediate Training ARCP 2022-2023: Requirement Guide
How do ARCPs work?
ARCPs should take place for each time a trainee reaches the end of their training grade, and also annually. For many trainees this criteria is met at the specialties’ annual ARCPs. Each trainee has an individual timeline that is used to ensure that they have an ARCP at the required time.
NB: Please be aware that you may need to attend more than one ARCP in a calendar year.
The ARCP is a summative formal process to review submitted evidence (usually on the ePortfolio) to determine if training has been completed and progression into next stage of training can occur. It also clarifies any need for directed training or an extension to training, and is the process to assure the Responsible Officer (RO) and employer that the trainee is up to date and fit to practice.
A panel meeting reviews evidence and results in a non-negotiable outcome and determines the next steps for the trainee. Outcomes will be fed back to the trainee. If there are specific targets for training or the need for additional training, these expectations will be clearly documented, agreed with the trainee and embedded in the subsequent learning agreement.
ARCP Outcome definitions:
1 Achieving progress and competencies at the expected rate.
2 Development of specific competencies required – additional training time not required.
3 Inadequate progress by the trainee – additional training time required.
4 Released from training programme with or without specified competencies.
5 Incomplete evidence presented – additional training time may be required.
6 Gained all required competencies.
7 Outcomes for FTSTA & LATs
7.1 Satisfactory progress in or completion of the LAT/FTSTA placement.
7.2 Development of specific competencies required – additional training time not required LAT/FTSTA placement.
7.3 Inadequate progress by the trainee – LAT/FTSTA. This period of training not recognised placement.
7.4 Incomplete evidence presented – LAT/FTSTA placement.
8 Out of programme experience for approved clinical experience, research or career break.
Interim reviews
The interim review is a face to face meeting half way through the training year, for reviewing and discussing evidence of progress and planning how to prepare for the ARCP. ePortfolios will be reviewed against the ARCP decision, taking into account what stage the trainee is at in their training.