What is your biggest achievement?
Well despite my qualifications, QIP projects, and the teaching programmes I have delivered, my biggest achievement lies in the feedback II have received.
- Clinical Lead feedback
- Oncology pt feedback
I am particularly proud of this because…
What do you like most about this specialty?
I find it difficult to find any aspect that I truly dislike, because I think it has a lot to offer in terms of the type of medicine and teamwork required. However, of I had to pick one aspect I enjoy less than others it would be having to sometimes deal with relatives with particularly high expectations. For example, I recall one lady in her 70s from Greece …At the time, despite my best efforts…reflect…
What extra stuff have you done?
In addition to my rotations through my early resident doctor training, I specifically chose to undertake a further six months… also clinics.
From an academic perspective: QIP, BGS, Frailty programme.
I have also spent some time speaking with the consultants to understand how the frailty service has been set up and continues to run.
Where do you see yourself in 5/10 years?
In this time I would have completed my training and be working as a consultant. Over the time ahead I hope ti gain experience in DGH/tertiary.
- During my time as resident…teaching…hope to continue in formal role.
- Frailty service during time at RSCH.
- Personal note, continue working as a mentor to young people.
What skills do you need to improve?
I have been heavily involved in audit and teaching, which has enabled me to improve my learnign around service improvement, training and teaching skills. However, i have found it difficult to find avenues to pursue true research work. I know that as a trainee it is important…
- I plan to raise this with future supervisors, attend journal clubs, and I have already seen a research methodology course on the approved study leave list for higher specialty trainees.
How would you describe your communication skills?
I would describe them as clear, respectful, and empathetic. For example…MRI Stroke Infarct.
STAR
Time where you had to defend beliefs about a patient?
Clerked a partially sighted severely frail lady, presenting with SOB + found to have resp failure.
STAR
Where communication made a difference to a patient?
During an on call on my oncology rotation a patient treated for poor oral intake. Asking whether he should continue undergoing rx.
STAR
Example where failed to communicate properly?
ICU SpR Gases.
Pt RESPECT Form with Angry Daughter.
Example of obtaining informed consent from vulnerable patient?
Frail Pt NIV
What makes you a good team player?
Ownership, Communication, Awareness.
For example…Resus Arrest.
Example where played an important role in team?
Ownership, Communication, Awareness.
For example…Resus Arrest.
Failed to act as a team player?
Ascitic tap w/o colleagues.
Do you work better on your own or as part of a team?
My answer to this would be I strive to work well both as part of a team, and where appropriate independently. For example, Starting Night shift, dividing tasks.
What makes you a good leader?
Ownership
Supportive/Communication
Aware
Starting Night Shift
Time where you were unsure what you were being told was represented true feelings?
Scottish self-discharger. Wanting to get back to her dog. Transpires pt was fearful of hospitals from seeing her father.
Time where you used creative thinking?
Arrest in Car Park
