The National School for Healthcare Competence describes Critical Reflection in the following terms:
It is highly relevant as you transition from training into practice. It is particularly valuable during periods of unusual/rapid change to maintain safe clinical practice; will help with ensuring that you enter future practice with insight of what will be required of you and from you and foresight on how you will manage those expectations; will help you realise where you need to focus your energies as you continue to develop in your role as a Clinical Scientist