Table 4 Statements which were rated above average for Importance and below average for Preparedness

Cluster 2

Statement 13

Self-awareness and understanding of own motivations, responses, biases and emotional triggers. Ensuring that these things don’t impact on patient care and that actions are always in the best interest of patients

4.20

3.17

Cluster 2

Statement 39

Resilience - the ability to recover from adversity

4.26

2.88

Cluster 2

Statement 43

A skill set and lifestyle that ensures own well-being and an appropriate work-life balance

4.54

2.49

Cluster 3

Statement 55

Ability for decisive action by assessing relevant information, putting this into perspective of other considerations, weighing up the risk and benefit and acting accordingly

4.32

3.16

Cluster5

Statement 4

Skills in negotiation and conflict resolution, including the ability to challenge in a non-confrontational manner and to view conflict as a source of learning and innovation

4.37

2.87

Cluster 5

Statement 38

Being able to manage differences in agenda between members of the health team, including the patient

4.20

2.73

Cluster 7

Statement 49

The ability to work collaboratively with all clinical colleagues, which includes: an understanding of the role of self and others in the health professional team; a disposition to engage allied health professionals in the care of patients and value the care that is provided by allied health; and taking on a coordinating leadership role where appropriate

4.18

2.89