Supervisory One-to-One Meeting Note
Check-In - How Are You?
The supervisee, [Sarah Miller], reported feeling generally positive, although noted some fatigue due to an increased caseload. She mentioned managing well but expressed a desire to ensure work-life balance is maintained, especially with upcoming holiday periods.
Update on Actions from Previous Meeting:
• Action 1 (Reviewing new patella taping techniques): Completed. Sarah attended the online webinar and has successfully integrated two new techniques into her practice for suitable patients. She reported positive initial feedback from patients.
• Action 2 (Drafting patient education leaflet for post-ACL surgery): Progressing well. Sarah has completed a first draft and will share it with the supervisor for review next week. No significant barriers encountered.
Review Key Workstreams (Clinical Discussions):
• Case 1 (Chronic lower back pain, 6-month history): Discussion focused on a challenging patient with persistent LBP and psychosocial factors impacting recovery. Sarah presented her updated treatment plan incorporating pain neuroscience education and graded activity. Supervisor provided guidance on motivational interviewing techniques.
• Case 2 (Post-shoulder arthroscopy, limited progress): Review of a patient struggling with range of motion. Discussion covered potential adjuncts to treatment, including hydrotherapy referral and re-evaluation of home exercise compliance. Supervisor suggested exploring patient's understanding of their condition.
Objective Review:
• Objective 1: Enhance clinical reasoning in complex neurological cases. Status: Amber. Sarah has attended two internal neurology case conferences and presented one case. Needs to seek out more opportunities for direct observation or mentorship in this area.
• Objective 2: Improve efficiency in documentation. Status: Green. Sarah has consistently met documentation deadlines and has received positive feedback on the conciseness of her notes.
• Objective 3: Lead a peer-teaching session on a chosen topic. Status: Amber. Sarah is planning a session on 'Foot Orthotics in Sport' for November. Initial content outline reviewed.
Living Our Values:
Sarah consistently demonstrates a patient-centred approach, embodying the 'Compassion' value by taking extra time to explain complex conditions to patients. She also shows 'Excellence' through her commitment to continuous learning and application of new techniques.
Review Scope for Growth Category:
Discussion centred on Sarah's potential to become a mentor for junior physiotherapists. She expressed interest in developing leadership skills and was encouraged to observe senior clinicians during their mentorship sessions.
Learning and Career Development (Courses/Training):
• Completed: Online webinar on 'Advanced Myofascial Release Techniques' (October 2024).
• In Progress: 'Manual Therapy for the Cervical Spine' Level 2 certification (Module 1 completed, Module 2 scheduled for December).
• Discussed: Potential attendance at the 'National Physiotherapy Conference' in May 2025. Supervisor advised reviewing the programme when available.
Support Required:
Sarah requested access to more advanced clinical reasoning resources specifically for neurological rehabilitation. She also enquired about opportunities to shadow a senior physiotherapist specialising in chronic pain management.
Any Other Business:
Sarah briefly raised concerns about the availability of certain rehabilitation equipment in the gym and suggested a review of current stock.
Agreed Actions for Next 1:1:
• Supervisee (Sarah): Share draft patient education leaflet by [8 November 2024]. Research and identify specific neurological rehabilitation resources to discuss. Observe one mentorship session with a junior physiotherapist before [1 December 2024].
• Supervisor: Provide feedback on the patient education leaflet. Investigate availability of neurological rehabilitation resources and opportunities for shadowing in chronic pain. Follow up on equipment concerns with facilities management.
