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NHS Education for Scotland NMAHP Development Framework

Framework reflective self-assessment tool

This reflective self-assessment tool is designed to help you evaluate the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) outlined in the Framework for your level of practice. It encourages you to reflect on your job role, identify areas for potential growth, and recognise opportunities for further development.   

The four Pillars of Practice provide a framework to guide your reflection. For Levels 2 to 4, the pillars include Clinical Practice, Facilitating Learning, Leadership, and Service Improvement. For Levels 5 to 8, the pillars shift to Clinical Practice, Facilitating Learning, Leadership, and Evidence, Research, and Development.  

If you are new to reflection, there is a helpful guidance section with tips and activities to help you to reflect.  
 
This tool serves as an alternative to the Framework Development Needs Analysis Tool (DNAT).  
 
Once completed the tool can be used to support reflective discussions and personal development planning with your manager. If you are working at advanced level the tool can also be used to support evidence of competence and sign off locally.  
 
You can download and save this self-assessment tool, allowing you to input directly into the document to complete the required sections. Alternatively, you can print this document and write your response by hand. The tool will take at least an hour or more to complete.

The Reflective Self-assessment Tool is in MS Word format here.