NVQ LEVEL 5 Promote Professional development

-Self assessment- Reflecting on my work helps to plan different ways of doing things and helps me see my progression.

1.1 – it is important for me to continually improving my knowledge, and ensure that I am aware of, and follow, the current health & social care standards, legislation, and guidelines for good practice. Learning new skills and refreshing training enables me to progress, and achieve within my career and working practices.

2.1 Evaluate prior learning and work-related experience to identify personal strength and weaknesses in self-development.

2.2 Reflecting on my practise by identifying personally what I found hard and how I could improve and gain more knowledge and extend. Also by completing a SWOC analysis(see attachment 2) for my own feelings and what I as an individual would like to gain more knowledge on and what current opportunities would be available to me and what may prevent me from turning my weaknesses into strengths. In class I also answered some questions on what I have learnt about myself as a TA and what were my highest/lowest emotional moments in the current week this was a good way of reflecting on my practise as made think on what my strengths and weaknesses are and what I need to progress on (see attachment 3) In my place of work we also every 6-8 months have a performance management meeting with our line manager to discuss what courses we would like to attend and what we would like to progress on(see attachment 4). During the course of Unit 332 we complete a PDP (personal development plans) by using SMART targets to address development/learning we want to improve on ( see attachment 5).

4.2 Demonstrate how to work with others to review and prioritise own learning needs, professional interests and development opportunities.

The purpose of this unit is to assess the learner’s knowledge, understanding and skills required to promote the professional duty to maintain the currency of knowledge and skills and the need to continually reflect on and improve practice.

Critically develop original and creative strategies for the future development of yourself and the practice of others. (30%)

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.

| 1.1 Explain the importance of continual self-development in achieving organisational objectives1.2 Assess current skills and competencies against defined role requirements and organisational objectives1.3 Identify development opportunities to meet current and future defined needs1.4 Construct a personal development plan with achievable but challenging goals

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.

1. Reflect on your learning and describe your journey towards answering your guiding question and achieving your professional growth goal. Discuss the data you are using to evaluate your progress/growth.

The concept of lifelong learning (LLL) has become an integral contribution to the progression of professional growth throughout life. It facilitates individuals to combine their existing skills and knowledge with new, updated knowledge in order to provide enriched care. The Department of Health (2010) further supports the notion of lifelong learning, and proposes that the acquisition of knowledge and skills initiates personal and organisational growth within the NHS workforce. This is becoming more essential within the expanding nursing field, particularly as there are now more opportunities for Nurses to develop and pursue medical specialisations.

Over the course of one’s professional career as a healthcare worker under the National Health Society (NHS), certain level of responsibilities and requirements are needed. One of the main expectations for working in the health field is to demonstrate continuing professional development (CPD). CPD refers to the ongoing process of actively documenting and reflecting upon healthcare experiences in order to further promote professional learning and understanding (HCPC, 2014). To aid in personal development and career progression, the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) was established. The KSF is a comprehensive and detailed framework that outlines the role and duties of various staff groups in the NHS (Department of Health, 2004). The KSF is

This document is an evaluation of how improving my skills, knowledge and practice can benefit my family, friends and myself. Also, how obtaining my level 3 qualification could benefit these parties and also the health and social care workforce across the nation.