GVS policy
statement on responsibilities in relation to CPD for vets in Government
The Veterinary Head of Profession (VHoP) working through
the Government Veterinary Surgeons Steering Group (GVS-SG) is responsible
for:
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developing and refining a Learning and Development Framework for
Vets in Government, encompassing the Cabinet Office's Professional
Skills for Government initiative.
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assuring the progressive knowledge and skills acquired and applied
by vets working within government are recognised as satisfying the
CPD obligations, requirements and professional standards set down
by the RCVS
- championing best practice in learning and development in order that
vets in government, and the teams they work with, achieve excellence
in the delivery of their work.
Vets in government are responsible for:
Managers of vets working in government are responsible for:
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defining the department's corporate requirement for veterinary knowledge
and skills.
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supporting veterinary staff in meeting their individual learning
and development needs in order to meet the corporate requirement
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systematic appraisal of veterinary staff and quality assurance of
their CPD
The Veterinary Services Team, working under the direction of the VHoP,
is responsible for:
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advising the GVS-SG on strategic issues.
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identifying and facilitating access to learning opportunities, which
meet government needs and support Succession Planning for vets in
government.
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modified
13 March, 2008
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