Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FOR THE CLINICAL SCIENTIST IN THE NHS | ||
Code | PHYS850 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof CG Rowbottom Physics Carl.Rowbottom@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2024-25 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 20 |
Aims |
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The module has the following aims: to provide students with clarity of understanding of the role of managers and leaders by examining the key principles and practices of managers and leaders and outlining the differences to provide students with an understanding of a structured process for problem solving to give students an understanding of how to manage a project, the different stages involved and tools and techniques that will help the project to allow students to gain an understanding of the statutory requirements for managing the employment relationship in organisations such as the NHS. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) The students should develop the ability to critically assess the role of managers and leaders within the NHS |
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(LO2) The students will have the ability to understand the concepts of project management and be able to use suitable tools and techniques to develop a project plan and carry out a critical assessment of the associated risks |
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(LO3) The students should develop a detailed understanding of the requirements for managing the employment and employee relationships within the NHS |
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(LO4) The students should develop the ability to crtically assess cases studies concerning methods used within the NHS to plan work to enhance patient care |
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(S1) Teamwork |
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(S2) Ethical awareness |
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(S3) Leadership |
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(S4) Organisational skills |
Syllabus |
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Healthcare science, health factors and inequalities, health economics, health protection. Psychological and social factors affecting patients, responses underpinning physics applied to healthcare, quality assurance and control, clinical governance, communication skills. Clinical examination and history taking NHS structure and management, research methods NHS context of research and audit, quantitative and qualitative research, innovation and translational research in the NHS, innovation and service improvement, project management, protocol review, health technology assessment, additional safe working & legislation |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Group-work |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
15 |
15 |
30 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 70 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 100 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Analysis of a series of case studies There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :toward end | 0 | 50 | ||||
Production of a project plan for a scenario within the NHS There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedu | 0 | 50 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |