Training activity information
Details
Set objectives for your personal wellbeing over the course of the Scientist Training Programme
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Managing your own health and wellbeing
- Healthy habits and work life balance
- Self-care and awareness
- Personal strategies for recognising and managing challenges and stress
- Sources of help and support
- Personal effectiveness
- Reflective practice
- Fitness to practice
- Impact of personal wellbeing on patient care
- Knowledge of limitations
- Continued professional development
- Setting objectives and monitoring progress
- Teamwork, including working with others effectively and team dynamics
- The professional and personal standards of a Clinical Scientist
- Culture and values
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What does practising lawfully and safely mean in the context of your personal wellbeing objectives?
- What specific aspects of your wellbeing (e.g., work-life balance, stress management, physical health) are you aiming to address?
- What resources or support might be available to help you achieve your wellbeing objectives?
- How will you monitor your progress towards these objectives throughout the programme?
In action
- As you consider and document your wellbeing objectives, are these objectives specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) enough to guide your actions throughout the programme?
- Are you noticing any initial thoughts or feelings about the feasibility or importance of these objectives as you set them?
- Are you drawing on any prior experiences or insights about your wellbeing needs as you define these objectives?
On action
- What were your initial thoughts and feelings when setting these objectives?
- What factors influenced the objectives you set for your wellbeing?
- Did you notice any particular areas of wellbeing that you prioritised?
- What did this activity reveal about your ability to self-assess your wellbeing needs?
- How effective were you at identifying specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) objectives for your wellbeing?
- What did you learn about your proactive approach to personal care during training?
- How will you monitor your progress towards these wellbeing objectives?
- What support or resources might you need to help you achieve these objectives?
- How will you adapt these objectives as your training progresses and your needs evolve?
Beyond action
- Have you revisited your initial wellbeing objectives?
- How do they align with your current understanding of the demands of the programme?
- How have your wellbeing strategies evolved since setting these initial objectives?
- Have you found any particular approaches more or less effective?
- Considering your experiences throughout the programme so far, how might you refine your approach to personal wellbeing in your future career as a Healthcare Scientist?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 2 |
Outcome
Justify their own practice, taking personal responsibility for their limits, scope and fitness to practice. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Appraise and reflect on all elements of practice, identify areas for improvement and personal development. |