Professional Documents
Culture Documents
1. Reflective essay for Communication and Teamwork: Read the document titled
‘ISBAR revisited’ produced by Hunter and New England Health service in NSW (in the
Resources section below). You are required to write an essay of between 750-1000
words where you will reflect and discuss communication and teamwork during the
following situations:
1. A time during your 2018 clinical school placements where you saw the ISBAR or a
similar communication framework utilised within a team environment, and how it
impacted the clinical situation?
2. A time during your 2018 clinical school placements where you felt team
communication was sub-optimal, and how a communication tool such as ISBAR
could have impacted the clinical situation?
3. A time during your 2018 clinical school placements where you have utilised or
considered utilising a communication template to aid your communication skills?
Grading: A "satisfactory" or a "not-yet satisfactory" grade will be given for these essays
during your interview. The grade is based on the information presented in your portfolio
and your genuine participation in the interview discussion. If a "not-yet satisfactory" grade
is given, the Portfolio Co-ordinator is notified and will advise on the required re-submission
and re-interview process.
Format: Your essay submissions should have your name and SID marked clearly on the
front page and in the footer/header of each page. A guide to length is 3-4 pages of type (eg.
Times Roman 12pt, 1.5 spacing).
Please use this format for naming your portfolio file before submitting
it: S1_Essay1_SID_Surname.doc & S1_Essay2_SID_Surname.doc
Submission: All essays are to be submitted electronically via the Turnitin Canvas
Submission portal found below by the due date. Please note that there are two separate
submission portals for the essays. Submissions must be a Word or PDF document. If you
cannot see the portfolio submission link please contact smp.assessment@sydney.edu.au.
You are also required to provide your interviewer with a copy of your portfolio electronically
(and printed if requested) see details below.