STP Work-based Assessment Feedback Form

Assessor’s Name Manuel Dominguez

Assessor’s Job Role Clinical Bioinformatician

Module Title Introduction to Clinical Bioinformatics Genomics

Assessment Title DOP

Summary of the The assessment was carried out by the trainee, the Principal
situation for the Clinical Bioinformatician, and a Clinical Bioinformatician to meet the
assessment Direct Observation of Practical Skills (DOP) requirements for this
module. The evaluation involved analyzing the Quality Metrics (QM)
of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data using the Sequencing
Analysis Viewer. Before the assessment, various cases were
reviewed, along with a discussion about additional QM analyses
that the bioinformatics team routinely performs. A specific case was
then selected for analysis. The trainee proceeded to conduct the
analysis, for example, determining whether the NGS data met the
QM cutoff for clinical analysis.

DOP question were given at the end of the DOP, which the trainees
answered individually.
Date of Assessment 02/02/2022

1. Professional practice
In completion of the task or consideration of the case the trainee:
 Practises safely and effectively within their own scope of practice
 Practises within the legal and ethical boundaries of their profession
 Ensures their fitness to practise
 Practises as an autonomous professional, exercising their own
professional judgement

Requires
Poorly executed Satisfactory Good Excellent
improvement
X
C. Roche analysed the data accurately, detailing the various plots and their potential
impact on variant interpretation. She adeptly identified instances of low-quality NGS
Bioinformatics Illumina data and understood where to examine key metrics (e.g., error
rate or Q30) to assess if the results surpassed the thresholds set by Illumina. During the
discussions in the DOP sessions, she occasionally expressed uncertainty about the
correct responses but effectively navigated these moments by posing relevant questions.
This approach enabled her to acquire the essential information needed to accurately
address the questions.
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2. Culture, equality and diversity

In completion of the task or consideration of the case the trainee:
 Considers the impact of culture, equality and diversity on practice
 Practises in a non-discriminatory manner

Requires
Poorly executed Satisfactory Good Excellent
improvement
X
During the discussion and assessment, C. Roche actively listened other members of the team
and supervisors integrating their contributions in the ongoing discussion.

3. Confidentiality
In completion of the task or consideration of the case the trainee:
 Maintains confidentiality
 Maintains records appropriately

Requires
Poorly executed Satisfactory Good Excellent
improvement
X
Regarding confidentiality, it is challenging to evaluate in this DOP, as the assessment did not
provide an opportunity to assess the trainee's awareness of patient confidentiality.

In terms of maintaining records, C. Roche took notes during the explanations and discussions.
During several training seasons I had had with her, she actively has taken notes, information she
has used in this DOP.

4. Working with others

In completion of the task or consideration of the case the trainee:
 Communicates effectively
 Works appropriately with others

Requires
Poorly executed Satisfactory Good Excellent
improvement
X
Feedback:

The analysis of this data is relatively complex and high communication is needed to explain
results in simple terms. C. Roche showed his skills to do this on several occasions.

5. Quality of practice
In completion of the task or consideration of the case the trainee:

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 Assures the quality of practice

 Reflects on and reviews practice

Requires
Poorly executed Satisfactory Good Excellent
improvement
X
Feedback:

C. Roche reflected during his DOP for instance about the impact of this NGS quality metrics
review. He is aware about the impact of low QM NGS data in the following analysis and
ultimately in diagnostic provided and patient care. For instances, she explains the impact of low-
quality sequencing data correctly in the DOP questions.

6. Technical and clinical knowledge

In completion of the task or consideration of the case the trainee:
 Understands the clinical context and key concepts relevant to the
task/situation
 Draws on appropriate knowledge and skills to inform practice
 Practises as an autonomous professional, exercising their own
professional judgement

Requires
Poorly executed Satisfactory Good Excellent
improvement
X
Feedback:

C. Roche has learnt key points of this module as she perfectly could link the clinical context and
key concepts in the analysis of this DOP.

7. Health and Safety

In completion of the task or consideration of the case the trainee:
 Establishes and maintains a safe practice environment

Requires
Poorly executed Satisfactory Good Excellent
improvement
X

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Feedback:

This is not assessed in this DOP.

8. Overall, in completion of the task or consideration of the case the trainee’s

practice was:
Requires
Poorly executed Satisfactory Good Excellent
improvement

Feedback:

In general, C. Roche successfully met the expectations for this introductory module,
demonstrating a solid foundational understanding of the subject. More importantly, she
comprehended the significance of bioinformatics within her chosen field of specialization: clinical
genomics.