Medical And Clinical Services For The National Health Service

* A broad range of specialised vocational knowledge and skills, involving recent developments and specialisms

By obtaining a degree in Healthcare Management I will develop a set of skills that will increase my knowledge in healthcare overall and contribute to the growth of Bioscrip in meeting its goals. To name a few of these skills I will possess is management , finance, accounting, healthcare systems in being able to incorporate document management procedures and techniques, as well as risk management. These skills will be applied in areas of Bioscrip such as Intake, Reimbursement and Finance.

The importance of continually providing knowledge and practice is to keep up with the constant changes that are happening all the time. Globalisation and technology have made changes in health and social care at a rapid rate. There has been a significant change in the way that care is being experienced and there are higher expectations in the quality of care. A more personal approach is required and accessibility to training resources ensures that we can all be the best in our job roles and in line with legal requirements. There are opportunities available now, thanks to technology advancements, to share responsibilities across the board, we have better access to other partnerships,

The 53 RWHAP Part A recipients reported the total number of service categories funded. The services funded by recipients are divided into two categories: core medical services and supporting services. On average, 22.2 service categories are funded by recipients, including both core medical and supporting services.

profession, communities, and in society” (para. 5). I want to continue to broaden my knowledge over the life of my career. I also believe in using this knowledge to positively impact others in all aspects of healthcare.

At the start of the health and social care course I knew that I wanted a career working within the health or social care sector. From working with local authorities (such as schools, elderly care home) I have learned how to communicate effectively with different service users. Professionally I have learned the importance of guidelines within a health and social care sector. I know and understand the relevant that I am able to promote later within my career with working with service users.

BSN graduates are better prepared to acquire and master new clinical skills because of the advanced education. As McHugh MD; Lake ET (2010)

The best practice can only be achieved with a workforce that continually updates the knowledge and skill in line with any changes that occur. It is important to continually improve knowledge and practice to certifying that staff members are aware and follow all the existing health and social care standards, guidelines and legislations for good practice as well as ensuring staff follow the company’s policies and procedures. As a result of this it improves

Continuous and life-long learning- Unlike other professions in healthcare field one has to keep in pace with the updates going on, know the new technology,

I recently won a commission to develop, write and deliver a specialised postgraduate training programme for allied health professionals including

Service improvement is arguably one of the most important challenges facing the National Health Service (NHS) today, as both patients and service users search for a ‘good quality’ service, and expect services to be both efficient and effectual. All staff within the health service need to be educated and competent in their roles, in order to be able to offer a service that is beneficial to the patients that make use of it.

operate as a service provider. From this I will be able to gain a greater understanding of patient care. This collaboration between disciplines and the resulting improvement for the patient was identified by Hill (2006). Since I have started working within the NHS over the last year, I have had more opportunities to work with members of different professions both in the NHS and voluntary sector. This experience has helped me develop a better understanding of how patient care is made up of a multitude of smaller parts.

The National health services (NHS) provides a comprehensive healthcare services across the entire nation. It is considered to be UK’s proudest institution, and is envied by many other countries because of its free of cost health delivery to its population. Nevertheless, it is often seen as a ‘political football’ as it affects all of us in some way and hence everyone carry an opinion about it (Cass, 2006). Factors such as government policies, funding, number of service users, taxation etc all make up small parts of this large complex organisation. Therefore, any imbalances within one sector can pose a substantial risk on the overall NHS (Wheeler & Grice, 2000). This essay will discuss whether the NHS aim of reducing the nations need

Working within health and social care it might be different from another career path. You have to be committed to people, have good communication and listening skills, and be willing to make a real difference to people’s lives. If you feel that you are fulfilling your ambitions from knowing that your job is helping people by contributing to their health, happiness and wellbeing, you are in the right place. Before choosing a specific career, it is important to know that within this sector, there are always entry routes for people of all ages and all levels of experience, which means that no matter what your background is, you constantly have an opportunity.

I am completing an EPQ on the Five Year Forward View as I am interested in the reformation of the NHS. Independent learning allowed me to develop research skills, which are relevant to medicine as it is a vocation that requires lifelong learning. For example, I have seen doctors analysing research studies on new diseases and cures. Having been interested in the cardiovascular system, I first organised work experience on a Cardiology ward, where I observed a multidisciplinary approach. I saw surgeons, nurses, anaesthetists and radiologists combine their strengths to diagnose and treat patients.