NCHD Reference Form for Paediatrics
NCHD Reference Form for Paediatrics
The reference form evaluates the applicant's organizational skills by categorizing them into effective, satisfactory, or being a significant area of concern. The criteria consider the applicant's ability to effectively manage tasks and responsibilities within their role .
A 'No' answer to recommending the applicant for re-employment or another position suggests the referrer may have reservations about the applicant's performance or behavior, potentially impacting the applicant's future employment opportunities .
The main criteria used to evaluate a paediatrician's performance include Knowledge/Experience, Technical Skills, Attitude to patients and family, Relationships with other staff, Response to stress, Note keeping, Organisational Skills, Audit participation, Communication Skills, Sickness Absence, and whether the applicant is subject to any work performance or disciplinary investigations .
Communication skills are assessed by evaluating the applicant's written and verbal communication as excellent, satisfactory, satisfactory with some gaps, or unsatisfactory. Poor evaluation, marked as unsatisfactory, indicates difficulties in both written and verbal communication, which could hinder effective collaboration and patient care .
The levels of proficiency in technical skills noted include being highly skilled, satisfactory with most procedures, satisfactory with some gaps, and significant area of concern if there is poor practical performance in required procedures .
The reference form evaluates the applicant's attitude towards patients and families by classifying it as usually very thoughtful, generally satisfactory, satisfactory but occasionally lacking, or unsatisfactory. This assessment helps gauge the physician's empathy, communication proficiency, and ability to fulfill patient and family needs, which are essential for effective patient care .
A satisfactory note-keeping ability involves consistently maintaining well-prepared, problem-oriented notes. This ability is crucial for ensuring clear and effective communication among medical staff, accuracy in patient records, and facilitating continuity of care .
Yes, the reference form includes provision for assessing whether the applicant is under any current work performance investigations or disciplinary procedures, formal or otherwise. A positive indication of such investigations can affect the applicant's reputation, impact career progression, and raise concerns about their professional conduct .
A supervisor might be unsure about an applicant's participation in audits due to service pressures that prevent a clear assessment of the applicant's involvement. The options for audit participation include active participation, satisfactory participation, unsure due to service pressures, and unsatisfactory participation .
Performance regarding 'Response to stress' is classified as unsatisfactory or satisfactory. A satisfactory performance is described as managing patients well, calmly seeking advice regarding problems promptly and appropriately after thinking them through. Unsatisfactory performance involves uncertainty in stressful situations or uncertainty in referral .