Besides the SLEs, trainees also have to perform a Multi-source feedback as part of their Assessment at the workplace. Trainees should send out electronic tickets via their e-portfolio to their colleagues so that they can be assessed on their behaviour at the workplace. The details can be found below.
Multi-Source Feedback (MSF)
Multi-source feedback – Team Assessment of Behaviour (MSF-TAB) was previously described as 360° assessment. These are collated views from a range of co-workers. MSF-TAB should usually take place twice a year, unless concerns are identified. The foundation doctor should nominate at least 10 raters/assessors for MSF-TAB. Most raters/assessors should be supervising Consultants (Clinical Supervisors), GP specialists, Higher Specialist Trainees (HSTs), Basic Specialist Trainees (BSTs) and experienced nursing or allied health professional (AHP) colleagues.
The following applies for MSF:
The Foundation trainee should send off 15 assessment requests.
Out of the minimum of 10 required responses, the raters must be:
- Consultant Clinical Supervisor / GP specialist: minimum required 2
- Doctors (more senior than F2 – preferably should include resident specialist, HST and BST from firm: minimum required 1
- Senior nurses: minimum required 2
- Allied Health Professionals/Additional team members and auxiliary staff: minimum required 2
- Foundation doctors: minimum required 0 (max 2)
It is recommended that one TAB is done toward the end of the first placement (usually September) and another TAB is done in the third placement (usually March). The TAB should be done within the same placement time interval. (E-portfolio will only group TAB responses for every 3 month placement)
Further important Assessments are done in the form of the Clinical Supervisor’s report and the Educational Supervisor’s report, both of which are done towards the end of every placement.
