Training activity: 2

Details

Shadow a Clinical Scientist in another life sciences specialty and reflect on their role

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

• The day-to-day role of a Clinical Scientist
• The pressures of the role and prioritisation of duties
• The breadth of the role, activities undertaken and the need to multitask
• Relationships with service users and duties beyond the laboratory
• Interpretation of results with reference to national guidance

Relevant learning outcomes

#	Outcome
# 1	Outcome Explore the contribution of Diagnostic Services and Laboratory Medicine to patient care.
# 2	Outcome Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team working in Diagnostic Services and Laboratory Medicine.
# 3	Outcome Describe the working practices of Diagnostic Services and Laboratory Medicine.
# 6	Outcome Compare and contrast the practice of Diagnostic Services and Laboratory Medicine with other services and specialties.