Step 3

Team Leader Performance Checklist

What the faculty look for in every station

Faculty use this checklist for the structured debrief after each station. Read it before the day and use it when you practise with colleagues. Each domain is rated: Done well, Partly done or Not done.

DomainWhat good looks likeRating
OpeningSafety and PPE; called for help; introduced self as leader; allocated named roles before hands-on tasks; took a handoverDone well / Partly / Not done
AssessmentStructured ABCDE; treated problems as found; checked glucose and temperature; full exposureDone well / Partly / Not done
TreatmentCorrect, timely treatments with doses and routes; followed RCUK algorithms; safe drug checks (especially in children)Done well / Partly / Not done
ReassessmentReassessed after each intervention; recognised deterioration and changed the planDone well / Partly / Not done
DiagnosisConsidered differentials and reversible causes out loud; used results and imaging appropriatelyDone well / Partly / Not done
CommunicationClosed-loop instructions to named team members; calm, clear voice; summaries at natural points; invited team inputDone well / Partly / Not done
Delegation and CRMStayed hands-off; distributed workload; avoided fixation; challenged unsafe actions appropriatelyDone well / Partly / Not done
EscalationCalled the right senior or specialty early with a clear requestDone well / Partly / Not done
Family and teamAllocated someone to relatives; kept the room calm; short hot debriefDone well / Partly / Not done
Disposition and handoverClear SBAR or ATMIST handover; stated destination and accepting team; finished on timeDone well / Partly / Not done

Debrief questions

  1. What went well?
  2. What would you do differently next time?
  3. What was the key decision point, and what made you decide?
  4. What is the one thing you will take into the next station?
Global judgement
Would you be comfortable with this candidate leading your resuscitation room today? Yes / With support / Not yet

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