Training activity information
Details
Offer peer support to someone entering a new environment and work with their manager to consider how your input would be most useful
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 value of feedback
- Culture and values
- Knowledge of limitations
- Effective communication
- Sharing knowledge
- The professional and personal standards of a Clinical Scientist
- Confidentiality
- Raising concerns
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 ‘peer support’ mean in a professional context?
- What skills and experiences can you draw upon to offer effective support?
- What information will you need to gather from the individual and their manager to understand their needs?
- How will you ensure your support is helpful and aligns with the individual’s and the team’s goals?
In action
- As you interact with your peer, are you actively listening to their initial experiences and concerns in the new environment?
- Are you consciously drawing upon your own experiences of joining the team or organisation to offer relevant advice and support?
- As you discuss with the manager how your input can be most useful, are you considering specific ways you can practically assist your peer’s integration?
On action
- What were the initial challenges faced by the individual entering the new environment? What types of support did you offer? How did the manager perceive your input and the needs of the new individual?
- How effective were you at identifying the support needs of someone new to an environment? What communication and interpersonal skills did you utilise when offering peer support? How well did you collaborate with the manager to provide effective support?
- How will you apply your understanding of the challenges faced by newcomers in future situations? What strategies for providing effective peer support will you remember for the future? How will you approach collaboration with managers when offering support to colleagues?
Beyond action
- Have you had opportunities to provide support to new colleagues or team members since this experience? How did your previous reflection inform your approach?
- How has this activity enhanced your understanding of the principles of teamwork, mentorship, and creating a supportive work environment?
- In your future role, how might you actively contribute to supporting and integrating new individuals into your team or profession?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 |
Outcome
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, identify the needs of the intended audience and employ appropriate methods to meet those needs. |
| # 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. |
| # | Outcome |