Training activity information
Details
Shadow three Clinical Scientists outside your specialty and reflect on their roles
Type
Observational training activity (OTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.
Considerations
Reflect on their roles, considering:
- Pressures of the role and resilience
- Prioritisation of duties
- Multi-tasking
- Relationships with patients
- Interpretation of results with reference to national guidance
- Value-added service
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Application of the principles of patient centred care
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Explore the contribution of clinical assessment and investigation to patient care. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team undertaking clinical assessment and investigation. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Describe the working practices of clinical assessment and investigation. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Compare and contrast the practice of clinical assessment and investigation across specialties. |