Curriculum standards

Ready to perform without supervision

Expected behaviours of a trainee who can routinely perform this activity without needing supervision

The trainee will:

• role model a transparent, supportive, and consultative style by engaging patients, families, carers, relevant professionals, and/or the public in shared decision making
• work with patients, families, carers, and other health professionals to resolve conflict that may arise
• establish rapport with people at all levels by tailoring messages to different stakeholders

Requires some supervision

Possible behaviours of a trainee who needs some supervision to perform this activity

The trainee may:

• communicate appropriately with colleagues
• communicate appropriately with patients, families, carers, and/or the public
• respect the roles of the various team members

Ready to perform without supervision

Expected behaviours of a trainee who can routinely perform this activity without needing supervision

The trainee will:

• identify opportunities to improve care by participating in surveillance and monitoring of adverse events and ‘near misses’
• identify systemic factors impacting patient attendance
• prioritise safety and quality of care in decision making

Requires some supervision

Possible behaviours of a trainee who needs some supervision to perform this activity

The trainee may:

• participate in audits and other activities that affect the quality and safety of patients’ care
• participate in multidisciplinary collaboration to provide effective health services and operational change
• use information resources and electronic medical record technology appropriately and effectively

Ready to perform without supervision

Expected behaviours of a trainee who can routinely perform this activity without needing supervision

The trainee will:

• participate in high quality supervision and teaching of others
• promote commitment to high quality teaching and professional development within the team and with learners that are attached to the team
• reflect on, evaluate, and seek to improve professional practice, including actively seeking feedback from supervisors, colleagues, and mentors

Requires some supervision

Possible behaviours of a trainee who needs some supervision to perform this activity

The trainee may:

• accept feedback constructively, and change behaviour in response
• recognise the limits of personal expertise and seek appropriate help as needed
• demonstrate basic skills in facilitating others’ learning

Ready to perform without supervision

Expected behaviours of a trainee who can routinely perform this activity without needing supervision

The trainee will:

• demonstrate culturally safe relationships with professional colleagues and patients
• promote and advocate for respect for culture and diversity
• identify and address barriers to healthcare including unconscious bias, discrimination, and systemic racism

Requires some supervision

Possible behaviours of a trainee who needs some supervision to perform this activity

The trainee may:

• demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity and unconscious bias
• work effectively and respectfully with people from different cultural backgrounds

Ready to perform without supervision

Expected behaviours of a trainee who can routinely perform this activity without needing supervision

The trainee will:

• promote a team culture of shared accountability for decisions and outcomes
• encourage open discussion of ethical and clinical concerns
• respect differences in multidisciplinary team members
• effectively consult with stakeholders, achieving a balance of alternative views
• acknowledge personal conflicts of interest and unconscious bias
• act collaboratively to resolve behavioural incidents and conflicts such as harassment and bullying
• promote and role model a high standard of ethical and professional practice
• show compassion and empathy towards patients and colleagues

Requires some supervision

Possible behaviours of a trainee who needs some supervision to perform this activity

The trainee may:

• support ethical principles in clinical decision making
• maintain standards of medical practice by recognising the health interests of patients or populations as primary responsibilities
• respect the roles and expertise of other health professionals
• promote team values of honesty, discipline and commitment to continuous improvement
• demonstrate understanding of the negative impact of workplace conflict

Ready to perform without supervision

Expected behaviours of a trainee who can routinely perform this activity without needing supervision

The trainee will:

• make appropriate decisions when faced with multiple and conflicting perspectives
• contribute effectively to shared decision making with teams and patients
• contribute medical input to organisational decision making
• apply judicious and cost-effective use of health resources
• recognise limits of practice

Requires some supervision

Possible behaviours of a trainee who needs some supervision to perform this activity

The trainee may:

• consult team members or senior staff when faced with multiple or conflicting perspectives
• review new healthcare interventions and resources
• use a systematic approach to interpret appropriate data and evidence for decision making

Ready to perform without supervision

Expected behaviours of a trainee who can routinely perform this activity without needing supervision

The trainee will:

• promote collaboration with team members in delivering patient care or population advice
• apply leadership and followership skills in clinical and professional practice
• ensure all members of the team are accountable for their individual practice
• actively promote, and advocate for, improved wellbeing of colleagues and other health professionals
• check in with, and support, colleagues in difficulty, and work within the appropriate structural systems to support them while maintaining patient safety
• role model prioritising personal health, safety and wellbeing
• initiate, actively participate in, and where appropriate, lead multidisciplinary team meetings

Requires some supervision

Possible behaviours of a trainee who needs some supervision to perform this activity

The trainee may:

• understand the range of personal and other team members’ skills, expertise, and roles
• acknowledge and respect the contribution of all health professionals involved in patient care
• participate effectively and appropriately in multidisciplinary teams
• seek out and respect the perspectives of multidisciplinary team members when making decisions

Ready to perform without supervision

Expected behaviours of a trainee who can routinely perform this activity without needing supervision

The trainee will:

• advocate for resources and support for healthcare teams to achieve improved and equitable health care
• influence the development of organisational policies and procedures to optimise health outcomes

Requires some supervision

Possible behaviours of a trainee who needs some supervision to perform this activity

The trainee may:

• demonstrate awareness of organisational policies and procedures
• demonstrate an awareness of how to advocate for patient populations