DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
News Release issued by COI News Distribution Service. 8 October 2008
Revalidation for
all doctors moved a step closer today as the Chief Medical
Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, confirmed the formation of the
implementation team for England and £1 million of funding to
support them.
The team comprises a panel of senior doctors who will provide
professionally informed leadership, support and advice to the NHS,
patients and doctors representatives for the design and delivery
of the process, ensuring that all doctors meet the standards
expected of them
Speaking on the appointment of the team, CMO Liam Donaldson said:
"The news that the NHS Revalidation Support Team is now in
place marks an important step forward in the process of
introducing revalidation for doctors in England. Their expertise
and experience will be a critical source of advice and support in
making that happen. This is good news for the profession and good
news for patients."
Maurice Conlon, head of the new team said:
"We believe that, for revalidation to work, organisations
must step outside their normal boundaries. We are proud of our
track record of building consensus and are enthusiastic about
working cooperatively for the benefit of patients and doctors alike."
Supporting today's announcement, President of the GMC,
Professor Sir Graeme Catto said:
"We look forward to working with the new Revalidation
Support Team on developing local processes and systems that will
meet the needs of the medical profession, employers and patients
and welcome their appointment."
The team will work closely with stakeholders and colleagues in
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to ensure that professionals,
employers and commissioners of NHS services are involved in the
design and roll out of the new processes.
Notes to Editors
1. For media enquiries only contact the Department of Health
press office on tel: 0207 210 5221.
2. Revalidation of doctors was announced on 23rd July. For
further details visit:http://nds.coi.gov.uk/environment/fullDetail.asp?ReleaseID=374895&NewsAreaID=2&NavigatedFromDepartment=False
3. Members of the Revalidation Support Team are:
Lucy Warner
is Chief Executive of the RST
Maurice Conlon is national
Director of RST and a GP
Martin Shelley is the National
Clinical Lead and a GP
RST Medical Directors
Jo Anthony is a Consultant Obstetrician
& Gynaecologist
Keith Judkins is a Consultant
Anaesthetist
Nick Lyons is a GP