WPBA Tools - Summary of Evidence Collection

In order for the trainer or educational supervisor to be in a position to monitor the progress of their GP trainee in the twelve workplace based assessment professional competence areas, information relating to their performance needs to be collected throughout the training period using these tools:

Case-based Discussions (CbD)

Minimum number of assessments: 3 per six monthly review in ST1, 3 per six months in ST 2 and 6 per six months in ST3.

Consultation Observation (COT) in primary care or Mini-CEX in secondary care

Minimum number of assessments: 3 per six monthly review in ST1, 3 per six months in ST2 and 6 per six months in ST3.

Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS)

Candidates must be assessed in eight mandatory procedures and eleven optional procedures may also be attempted.

Multi-Source Feedback (MSF)

Two cycles must be completed in both ST1 (5 clinicians only) and ST3 (5 clinicians and 5 non-clinicians).

Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ)

One cycle of 40 forms must be completed if the GPStR spends 12 months in primary care (in ST3). For GPStRs who spend more than 12 months in primary care a cycle should also be completed in ST1 or ST2 as appropriate.

There will also be evidence recorded through direct observation of the trainee by the trainer when in primary care and Clinical Supervisors’ Reports (CSR) whilst in secondary care.