Self-Assessment (Reflective Practice)
Conduct regular self-assessment of own competence in order to continuously develop as a professional
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Ethics and Professionalism
Levels
Apply self- awareness and self-care principles for personal and professional development
Demonstrate emotional resilience
Recognise impact of own attitudes, values and beliefs on work activities
Recognise personal strengths and weaknesses for improvement
Accept and use feedback effectively
Identify limitations in professional competencies and qualities and seek development
Identify and recognise limitations relating to current professional capacity
Manage impact of personal characteristics on professional activities
Evaluate the efficacy of own activities and service provision
Determine learning needs and apply learnings for personal and professional improvement
Plan own learning development and discuss development needs
Utilise supervision, peer feedback, experience, knowledge and skills appropriately to improve professional practice and resolution of personal issues and conflicts
Manage the complexities and sensitivities of client issues in professional practice
Apply general self- awareness, self- assessment and self- monitoring skills
Recognise own strength, weaknesses, values, beliefs and the impact they may have on professional practice
Reflect upon personal effectiveness
Demonstrate self- awareness and sensitivity in working as a reflective professional within ethical and professional practice frameworks
Establish, prioritise, implement, and evaluate professional development plans to meet learning needs, and apply learning into own professional practice
Evaluate personal effectiveness, and develop plans to improve professional practice
Practice effective self- care management to prevent burnout
Seek out peer supervision
Analyse what is required for competent, effective and safe practice, and provide active support for professional staff development
Monitor, evaluate and reflect on professional practice including knowledge and skills, attitudes and behaviours, experiences, improvement areas and outcomes of work
Actively seek constructive feedback from peers, supervisors, experienced professionals within or outside of professional practice
Identify the supervision and support systems available within and outside the organisation
Drive support systems and create an environment that facilitates reflective practice
Review effectiveness of development opportunities in meeting professional practice needs of the organisation
Use supervision and support to continually assess the implications to inform personal and professional developmental needs
Evaluate self-care strategies within the department for effectiveness
Validate reflection with peers or supervisors
Evaluate training resources to determine if they are appropriate for professional development
Develop frameworks and action plans to prioritise aspects of professional practice for development
Create a climate of accountability and commitment for self- improvement
Build a department of professionals with high levels of professional accountability and commitment
Promote a safe environment for self- assessment and professional development and advocate for others to do so