Training activity information
Details
Reflect on a situation or case you were involved with which showcases good practice, discuss the consequences, overall outcome, and how this experience may influence your future practice
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
- Reflective practice
- The professional and personal standards of a Clinical Scientist
- Exercising professional judgement and personal responsibility
- Patient centred care and support
- Culture and values
- Knowledge of limitations
- Continued professional development
- Ethical practice, including confidentiality, consent and candour
- Leadership
- Patient safety
- NHS principles and values
- Continuous improvement
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 criteria define ‘good practice’ in the context of your practice?
- What specific situation or case are you considering, and why do you believe it showcases good practice?
- Before reflecting, what potential consequences and outcomes do you anticipate discussing?
- What existing knowledge and skills will you draw upon to analyse this situation?
- What areas of your practice or knowledge do you think this reflection might highlight for development?
In action
- As you recall and analyse the situation, are you focusing on specific actions and decisions that contributed to the good practice?
- Are you actively considering the immediate and broader consequences of the actions taken during this situation?
- As you discuss the potential influence on your future practice, are you identifying ways you might apply these lessons in different contexts?
On action
- What specific actions or behaviours stood out as examples of good practice?
- What were the positive consequences and overall outcome of this good practice?
- What factors do you think contributed to the success of this situation or case?
- Did you recognise the good practice in the moment?
- What does this tell you about your awareness of professional standards?
- Did you contribute to this good practice?
- What skills did you utilise?
- How effective were you at analysing the factors that led to the positive outcome?
- How will you apply this learning of good practice into your own work?
- What specific aspects of this experience will you consciously try to emulate in future situations?
- How will you share your learning from this experience with colleagues?
Beyond action
- Have you encountered situations since this case where you have consciously applied the principles of good practice you identified?
- How has reflecting on this instance of good practice shaped your understanding of what constitutes high-quality patient-centred care in different contexts?
- How has reflecting on this situation shaped your understanding of risk management and quality improvement in your practice?
- In future complex or challenging situations, how might you draw upon the experience and outcomes from this case?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Practice lawfully and safely in accordance with the required standards. |
| # 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. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, identify the needs of the intended audience and employ appropriate methods to meet those needs. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Practice inclusively in a non-discriminatory manner to provide patient centred care. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Summarise the role and responsibilities of healthcare scientists in providing and upholding high quality patient centred care. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Identify stakeholders involved with and affected by their practice and work with stakeholders to provide high quality patient centred care. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Apply the principles and values of the NHS in their practice. |
| # 9 |
Outcome
Describe the framework of local and national healthcare provision and the contribution of their role and specialty. |