Training activity information
Details
Complete and reflect on a multi-source feedback assessment toward the end of your training, and develop an action plan for your personal and professional development through the remainder of your training and into your future career
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
- Development from the midpoint MSF and progress against the action plan
- Reflective practice
- Continued professional development
- Frameworks for skills development
- Sources of support and development
- Setting objectives and monitoring progress
- The professional and personal standards of a Clinical Scientist
- Exercising professional judgement and personal responsibility
- Managing your own health and wellbeing
- Culture and values
- Knowledge of limitations
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
- How will this feedback assessment differ from the midpoint assessment?
- What specific areas of professional development are you focusing on at this stage of your training?
- What career aspirations will you consider when developing your action plan?
- How will you ensure your action plan is SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)?
In action
- As you review this later feedback, are you comparing it to the feedback received at the midpoint and noting any changes or progress?
- Are you actively considering how the feedback relates to the requirements of your future career as a qualified Healthcare Scientist?
- As you develop your action plan, are you thinking about both short-term goals for the remainder of your training and longer-term professional development objectives?
On action
- How did the feedback at this stage compare to the feedback you received at the midpoint of your training? What key areas for development are still highlighted? What insights did the feedback provide regarding your readiness for your future career?
- How have your skills and professional practice developed over the course of your training, according to the feedback? What skills do you need to continue to develop as you transition into your future career? How effective were you at developing an action plan that addresses both immediate and longer-term development needs?
- How will you use this action plan to guide your continued professional development beyond the STP? What resources or support will you seek to achieve your career goals? How will you continue to seek and utilise feedback in your future practice?
Beyond action
- How does the feedback received in this later assessment compare to your midpoint feedback? What areas of significant development are evident?
- How has the process of reflecting on feedback at this stage informed your understanding of your strengths and areas for continued development as you transition into your career?
- What concrete steps will you take in your future career to implement your action plan and ensure continuous professional development?
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. |
| # 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. |