AoMRC Publishes Report 'Developing Professional Identity in Multi-professional Teams'

The AoMRC has published ‘Developing Professional Identity in Multi-professional Teams’ in May 2020 that echoes CPOC’s drive to facilitate cross-organisational working to the benefit of the patient and optimisation of the workforce. A broader more integrated approach to working is required to provide patient centred care.

The report highlights principles for successful multi-professional working that optimises the role of each member, does not threaten individual professional identity and provides the best care for patients. CPOC as a multi-professional centre recognises individual professionalism but emphasises the importance of the group as a collective while still respecting each team member’s role and responsibilities.

The guidance explores five key themes;

• How changing roles and responsibilities should be communicated and understood
• The principles that underpin effective team-working, which enable individuals and teams to thrive and deliver the best care for patients
• The importance of celebrating diversity and difference and resisting protectionism and silo-working, which involves creating a supportive culture, promoting respect for the contribution of others, and resolving conflict effectively
• How interprofessional education and training can enhance professional identity formation and team-working skills at the outset of medical and healthcare careers
• The ongoing role of CPD, supervision, mentoring and appraisal in stimulating a culture of shared learning and a supportive and self-reflective environment

To find out more on multi-professional working and its fantastic benefits for the provision of care you can access the report below.