Multi-Professional working & leadership

Question 1

Common SJT Scenarios:
Multi-Professional Working & Leadership

Answer 1

A colleague (e.g. another pre-reg) struggling with workload

A team member not acting professionally

Needing to resolve tension or conflict within a team

Sharing learning or teaching someone without overstepping

Delegating or signposting to others when outside your capacity

Question 2

How should you respond if a colleague is struggling with their workload and opens up to you?

Answer 2

→ Listen empathetically, offer appropriate help (e.g. support them to speak with a tutor), avoid gossiping or solving it alone.

Question 3

What’s a good way to show respect for other professionals’ roles in a clinical team?

Answer 3

→ Acknowledge their expertise, involve them in decisions, don’t make unilateral judgements.

Question 4

How can you show leadership in a team-based scenario without formal authority?

Answer 4

→ Stay professional, guide others, model good behaviour, and signpost where necessary.

Question 5

If a colleague isn’t performing to professional standards, how should you act?

Answer 5

→ Address it appropriately — support first, then escalate if needed.

Question 6

What does it mean to provide feedback for development?

Answer 6

→ Supportive, constructive, timely, and relevant — not personal or critical in tone.

Question 7

How do you balance helping others without sacrificing your own responsibilities?

Answer 7

→ Signpost support options or help organise a plan — but don’t take over their duties.

Question 8

When should you learn from others in a team context?

Answer 8

→ When it improves your skill or knowledge and does not compromise your workload or patient care.

Question 9

🧠 Spotting This Domain in Mixed Questions:

Answer 9

“Your colleague looks overwhelmed…”

“You notice tension between two staff members…”

“A fellow pre-reg is falling behind…”

“You’re asked to teach a new team member…”

“A team member suggests skipping a protocol…”