Professional Practice

Module content

• Discuss the ethical foundations of professionalism including critical reflection and how these relate to the clinical scientist, the practice of healthcare science and the wider healthcare environment.
• Explain and critically evaluate the structures and processes that underpin the quality of the service provided by the NHS and quality improvement initiatives to promote high quality patient care and enhance patient safety and discuss the quality mechanisms relevant to your division/specialism.
• Explain the principles of effective written and verbal communication and feedback considering the needs of patients, the public, health professionals and scientists.
• Discuss, compare and contrast a range of leadership models including those that underpin current NHS Leadership and Competency Frameworks and identify and critically evaluate how your personal values, principles and assumptions affect your personal leadership style.Explain the current structure and management of health and social care systems and services at a national (UK wide) and local level and the way in which the voice of patients and the public is embedded in all aspects of healthcare and healthcare education.