Getting Access to the ePortfolio
Who needs to use the ePortfolio?
All CMT/StRs/ST3s who started training from 1st August 2007 may transfer to the ePortfolio; however it is not mandatory for them to switch over if they wish to continue with paper-based assessment. It is imperative that this decision, to continue using paper assessments, is agreed with the local deanery and educational supervisor or programme director.
SpRs are not required to use the ePortfolio, however, if they wish to use it they can but, are reminded that the ePortfolio has been designed for StRs and therefore, includes the curricula relevant to them and the Workplace-Based Assessments. If they want to switch to the newer curriculum then this must be agreed beforehand by the deanery and Specialist Advisory Committee (SAC) for their specialty.
All trainees who start training from 1st August 2010 will be mandated to use the ePortfolio.
Access
Previously temporary accounts were created and issued by deaneries, trainees were given 3 months to complete their enrolment and if they failed to complete this their ePorfolio account would be locked.
From August 2011 local administrators are able to set up accounts for trainees, however trainees will be given 30 days to complete their enrolment from the time of their appointment start date. All trainees must be fully enrolled, if failing to complete this within the 30 days may result in ePortfolio account been locked until this has been done.
To check enrolment status please see Enrolment for further information and guidance.
Once you have been issued with an ePortfolio account you will be sent a username and password. You must activate this account by logging onto the JRCPTB ePortfolio site http://www.nhseportfolios.org
Trainees are expected to take full responsibility for keeping their ePortfolio up-to-date. This data will be reviewed at ARCPs and by the JRCPTB in overseeing training and making recommendations for a CCT. You should contact your local deanery or postgraduate centre administrators as your first point of call for any amendments to your ePortfolio account. If you have any technical queries about your account please use the help and support tab within the ePortfolio to ask for assistance.