The RCGP guide to clinical extended roles provides guidance for GPs on how to demonstrate competence in extended roles across all clinical specialisms. Employers and service commissioners are encouraged to refer to this guidance. Due to local service variation, GPs planning to deliver a service as a GPwER are advised to establish requirements with the relevant employer and service commissioner.
RCGP guide to GP clinical extended roles (PDF file, 440 KB)
Extended role frameworks
The RCGP supports its members to develop extended roles by providing best practice frameworks in areas that we know are of interest to our members. The following frameworks are available and new frameworks will be added as and when they are complete:
Extended role accreditation
The RCGP’s position on extended role accreditation, and reaccreditation, is outlined in the RCGP guide to clinical extended roles.
The RCGP does not accredit GPs with extended roles, but currently supports the British Association of Dermatologists to provide an accreditation programme for dermatology GPwERs.
Useful links
- RCGP Guide to your appraisal
- Updates to the GMC's Good Medical Practice 10 in 10 learning (sign in to RCGP eLearning required)
- RCGP Leadership capability framework
Contact us
If you have questions about GP extended roles, please contact professionalstandards@rcgp.org.uk
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