Training activity information
Details
Draft a commissioning plan for a specialist or a new technology or technique
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
- Clinical audit and risk assessment
- Impact on service and patients
- ICT requirements
- Training implications
- Timeline
- Resources and cost
- Guidance and legislation
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 are the key elements of a commissioning plan?
- What regulatory requirements and quality assurance procedures are involved?
- What are the specific considerations for the chosen specialist area, technology, or technique?
- Have you reviewed existing commissioning plans or guidelines?
- What challenges might you face in planning for commissioning?
- How do you feel about drafting a formal plan?
In action
- Are you able to identify all the essential elements that need to be addressed in the commissioning plan?
- Are you considering the interdependencies between different stages of the process?
- Are you anticipating potential challenges and incorporating mitigation strategies?
- If you encounter difficulties in defining specific aspects of the commissioning plan (e.g., acceptance criteria, training requirements), where are you seeking further information or guidance?
- Are you reviewing examples of commissioning plans for similar technologies or techniques?
- Are you collaborating with other team members to ensure all perspectives are considered?
On action
- What were the key components of the commissioning plan? What tests and measurements were included? What regulatory requirements and guidelines were considered? Who were the key personnel involved in the commissioning process? What potential challenges or risks were identified in the plan?
- What did you learn about your planning and organisational skills, your ability to anticipate the different aspects involved in introducing a new technology or technique into clinical practice, and your understanding of the regulatory and safety requirements for commissioning? Did you identify any areas where your knowledge of project management or regulatory frameworks needs strengthening?
- How will this enhance your understanding of the commissioning process? How will this improve your ability to contribute to the development and execution of commissioning plans? What further knowledge of specific technologies or regulatory requirements would be valuable?
Beyond action
- Revisiting the commissioning plan you drafted, how does it align with your current understanding of commissioning processes and best practices?
- How has this drafting experience since enhanced your understanding of the key considerations and steps involved in introducing new technologies or techniques into a clinical department?
- Have you been involved in the actual commissioning of equipment or techniques since drafting this plan? How did your planning experience inform your participation?
- How has your experience in drafting a commissioning plan since contributed to your current role in implementing new advancements in radiotherapy?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 4 |
Outcome
Critically appraise the application of radiotherapy treatments and techniques and make recommendations considering safety, efficacy, outcomes and the suitability and impact on the patient. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Evaluate the application of novel and evolving techniques and treatments in radiotherapy. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Plan for adoption and validation of new techniques and equipment in radiotherapy. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Practice effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, patient centred radiotherapy treatments. |