University of Sunderland FHS115 Placement Handbook for Students

This document serves as a comprehensive placement handbook for the FHS115 Work Based Learning module at the University of Sunderland in London, specifically for the Health and Social Care Foundation programme. It provides essential information for both students and placement providers, detailing learning outcomes, general information, planning and preparation, supervision guidelines, and assessment criteria. The handbook outlines the structure of the placement, which involves 50 hours of work-based practice, and emphasizes the development of skills such as applying theory to practice and reflective analysis. The assessment includes a portfolio comprising a presentation on organizational theories, a reflective report, and a learning contract. The document also includes additional guidelines for students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, offering alternative assessment options. It also contains a student logbook, assessment details, and guidelines for both students and placement providers. The handbook underscores the importance of professional placements in enhancing employability and developing essential skills within the health and social care field.

Information for students and Placement Provider
2020
Contents
1. Introduction
2. University Staff Contact Details
3. Learning Outcomes
4. General Information
5. Planning and Preparation
6. Supervision
7. Assessment of the placement
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8. Roles and responsibilities of student, placement supervisor and
university staff
9. Appendices including all appropriate placement documentation
Introduction,
Dear Student and Placement Provider,
Welcome to the placement element of the University of Sunderland in London
Foundation programme in Health and Social Care. The placement is in first
and second year and forms the basis for the module FHS115 Work Based
Learning. This 20 credit module will enable the student to undertake work-
based practice in an organisational setting of their choice and to utilise this
experience to develop and reflect upon a range of generic, subject and
programme specific skills which are likely to be required in any future
career/area of employment.
The aim of this handbook is to provide information to support both the student
and the placement provider in the planning and delivery of the placement
experience. Should either of you require additional information or support then
please feel free to contact me, or any other programme tutor.
Learning Outcomes from Placement
The purpose of the placement is to help the student improving their
own learning and performance whilst relating subject specific
knowledge within the ‘work environment’.
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Specifically, the learning outcomes for the module are as follows:
Knowledge:
K1. Understanding of organisational theories
K2. Ethical codes of conduct relevant to health and social care practice
Skills
S1. Ability to apply theory to practice
S2. Ability to use ‘Reflection on Action’ to analyse own, or observed,
practice
S3. Ability to present material in a clear and coherent manner, which
demonstrate good literature searching and referencing skills
S4. Ability to undertake, and log the hours spent, on a work based
learning placement
INTRODUCTION
The 'practice' may be undertaken in a private, statutory or voluntary agency
where you are already employed/working as a volunteer or in a different
organisation. The period of 'contact' within your chosen setting may also be
negotiated with your pathway tutor, provided that the assessment criteria can
be met. Whatever the setting this module will enable the student to:
 Extend and evaluate your understanding of their chosen
programme pathway
 Broaden their awareness of organisational processes and
policies
 Enhance analytic and written communication skills
 Identify those transferable skills which they would like to develop
 Evaluate their competence in these skills
General Information:
Who is responsible for organizing the Placement?
The student is responsible for identifying and contacting a potential placement
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opportunity. However, both the Placement Tutor and the Academic Team may
be able to help with suggestions and possible initial contacts where possible.
Once the student has identified a potential placement, and before they start,
they need to complete all appropriate documentation – see below. The
student will not officially be considered as being on placement until this
documentation has been completed and returned to the Placement Tutor
for approval.
Length and Timing of the Placement
The placement lasts for 50 hours with the timing and structure being
negotiated between the student and placement provider. It will take place
between March, 2020 and June 2020.
Planning and Preparation for the Placement
The placement should be negotiated by the student and approved by the
module leader. For the purposes of the module, the placement activity will be
undertaken for, or through, an agency or organisation whose aim it is to
support people within a health and social care context. The placement will
normally be around London and the South East of England.
Each student should consider their personal skills and interests when
choosing a placement, which could be in a wide variety of agencies. Any
activity may be considered, if it enables them to meet the learning objectives
and other requirements of the module. Whilst the Tutor may offer support, it
is the responsibility of the student to make any contact with an organization.
The placement should be negotiated with a Practice Supervisor and should
provide the opportunity to observe and become involved in normal
organisational activities relevant to the student’s interests, knowledge, skills
and abilities. The exact nature of the placement will vary and be unique to
each student. It is important to identify a practice supervisor who agrees to
provide on-going support and guidance in the placement.
The placement should be for a total of 50 hours, the duties and times being
negotiated between the student and the practice supervisor when agreeing
the Learning Contract (see below). The placement may commence with an
on-site induction and students may, if appropriate, be required to undergo
training. These requirements will be included in the Learning Contract and
will be included in your required 50 hours of placement.
Preparing a CV: Some organisations will ask for a CV. The student is
therefore encouraged to either initiate or update their CV prior to approaching
an organization. Advice and guidance on this are available from the University
Careers and Employability Service.
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Work based placements will give you a valuable opportunity to put your learning
into practice, develop professional skills and become more employable. You will
spend a minimum of 50 hours with an external employer in a role directly
relevant to your course.
Essential info
• You’ll spend 50 hours in the workplace.
• The placement will be a good fit with your course, meaning you’ll be able to
learn the relevant care skills for your profession.
• The placement will take place during [March 2020], from [June 2020]
• Completing your placement is compulsory. Non-attendance is not an option.
What are the benefits for you?
● Build and develop your professional skills, increasing your competence
and ability to progress into skilled employment.
● Further develop “soft skills” such as communicating, teamwork and
problem solving.
● Gain deeper knowledge of the running of an organisation business and
teamwork principles
● Opportunity for personal growth: develop self-reliance, step out of your
comfort zone, build confidence and learn about yourself. Identify your
strengths and preferences for future career options.
● Potentially secure a job or apprenticeship with the employer afterwards
and on completion of your course
● Build a valuable working relationship with an employer, resulting in a
more meaningful reference to use for future job applications.
● Grow your network in the profession (including making contacts in other
organisations), helping you to identify future job roles.
Professional placements have been designed, so that when you finish your
course, you are best placed to progress, whether that is directly into
employment, higher level skills training such as an apprenticeship, or pursuing
more education. A meaningful professional placement will make a significant
difference to your future employment prospects, and make you stand out
against other applicants in the job market.
How is the Student Assessed?
The student must present at the end of the placement a portfolio of evidence.
This includes the following:
A presentation of your organisation by identifying and analysing the
organisational theories based on your placement experience Approx.
1,200 words
A written Reflective Personal Profile/Placement Journal/Diary which
covers the organisational theories, ethical codes, linking theory and
practice; based on the experiences using one of the reflective models
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as a guidance Include literature searches and referencing (Approx.
2,000 words)
A learning contract drawn up between student and placement
provider
A (on the profile plus additional material in support
100% of total marks testing the learning outcomes K1 and K2 and S1 and S2
n.b. the student must achieve a pass in each of the above elements.
Deadline for Submission Students have to submit their portfolios
during the Assessment Weeks of Term 2.
Completion of other documentation during and at the end of placement
It is expected that the student keep a record of the hours completed on
placement using the Record of Hours form (copy in appendices). On
completion of the placement confirmation of the 50 hours achieved together
with a brief supervisors report confirming that the student has successfully
completed the placement learning outcomes should be completed and signed
by the supervisor. N.B. The placement and hence the module cannot be
passed without this document.
Supervision
It is expected that the student is allocated a named supervisor for the
duration of their placement. Due to the varied and broad occupational
contexts in which the student may be working within it is not possible to
stipulate any specific level of qualification which the supervisor may have.
However, it is hoped they have a level of experience appropriate to their role.
Similarly, it is unrealistic to stipulate the number and duration of supervisory
sessions that take place over the course of the placement. However, it is
hoped that time is scheduled to allow the student to discuss and review their
progress in achieving the learning outcomes. Should any supervisor have any
queries about this then please contact the Placement Tutor. See also section
on roles and responsibilities on page 14.
Teaching input to support the placement
There are a number of taught sessions that support the placement which
include identification of learning needs, evaluation, reflective and professional
practice and how to make the most of the placement. These are planned
formal teaching sessions which take place at the start of the module. Later,
more informal sessions are delivered to respond to individual needs of the
student and which reflect the student placement experience. All teaching
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materials are available on Canvas and relevant texts are available on My
Module Resources. However, the primary source of learning for the student is
via experiential learning meaning that the student learns by actively
participating in the placement.
On-going review
Your personal review of the experience will be a continuous process recorded
in your reflective placement journal/diary and is part of your assessment and
portfolio.
You must establish contact with the module leader immediately if you
experience any problems or difficulties, or if there are any changes proposed
to the agreed terms of reference in the Learning Contract
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Project Title/Role:
Company/Organisation name:
Student name:
Dates of placement:
Work Placement Student Log book
This log book is for you to use prior to, during and after your WORK PALCEMENT
so that you:
● Feel prepared for your placement, with clear goals for what you want to achieve
● Keep track of and reflect your learning and development during your placement
● Use your experience to inform future planning and skill development
● Have a record of your achievements to refer to
This guidance is for you to help plan and prepare for work placements.
Timing Task
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At least 2 months
before placements
start
• Regularly attend lectures to learn
about work placements
Discuss your interests, skills, any potential
barriers (part-time jobs, caring
responsibilities) with the work placements
team to allow them to match you (and
notify the team if you’re contacting to
employers yourself)
• Attend preparation sessions
• Write your CV, prepare for
interviews, and get any necessary
certification and DBS that may be
applicable to your profession, with support
from tutors
• Contact any employers you’re
interested in and apply
2 months before
placements start
 Receive list of suitable employer(s) for your work
placement and choose which you would like to be
matched with
1-2 months before
placements start • Do employer assessment/interview
(if applicable)
Start your work placement!
Ongoing • Schedule regular one-to-one
meetings with your supervisor/line manager,
throughout the placement
• Schedule regular one-to-one
meetings with your time leader or
placement contact, throughout the
placement
Mid-placement  Have your mid-point review meeting
End of placement • Have your final review meeting
• Thank your employer and ask for a
reference
• Complete feedback on the employer
After placement  Complete your module!
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU?
During your placement, you will be expected to:
 Work towards the objectives you’ve set in advance.
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 Track progress by keeping your log book updated,
having regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager
and tutor, and attending any necessary reviews.
 Meet professional standards and etiquette and abide by
all rules regarding health and safety during your placement.
PREPARING FOR YOUR WORK PLACEMENT
Below is an example of a self-assessment tool. This will help you reflect on your
skills and to recognise areas where you might need support.
1. How confident do you feel with regards to each of these
statements?
Not
confident
at all
Not very
confident
Neutra
l
Confident Very
confident
I can speak clearly to
employers about my
skills and experiences
at an interview.
✓
I am prepared for work. ✓
I understand the skills
that employers are
looking for.
✓
I have the behaviour
and social skills that
employers need to do
the job I want to do
✓
I have the knowledge
and technical skills that
employers need to do
the job I want to do
✓
I can get a job related to
my qualification
✓
I have a good
understanding of what
life is like for people who
are different from me
✓
2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following
statements?
Strongly Disagre Neither Agre Strongl
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disagree e agree /
disagree
e y agree
I am good at
communicating my
thoughts and ideas in a
way that is easy for others
to understand.
✓
I am good at organising my
time and the things I have
to do.
✓
I work well as part of a
team.
✓
I feel connected to my local
community
✓
Most people are generally
trustworthy
✓
3. Based on your answers above, what do you think are your 3
key strengths?
1. Communication skill
2. Good time management skills and organizing skill
3. strong technical skills and interpersonal skills
4. And what do you think your top 3 focus areas for development
should be?
1. The skills which employers looking for
2. Team working abilities
3. connectivity with the local community
DURING YOUR PLACEMENT
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LOG BOOK/PROGRESS TRACKER
For work placements, it is important for you to develop clear objectives and track your
progress in achieving them. A log book is a useful tool for you to log information
regarding your work placement and track your progress throughout the placement.
There is an example of a log book / progress tracker in the Appendix; however, you
may prefer one online tool on CANVAS.
Timesheets can help you ensure you meet the minimum 50 hour requirement on
your placement.
There are a few examples of timesheets in the Appendix;
Set clear objectives
● Agree with the placement tutor a set of learning objectives to be worked
towards on the work placement.
● Agree and sign a three-party work placement agreement with the employer
and your education provider.
Track your progress
● Fill in your log book regularly (at least weekly) to track your work placement
activities, lessons learned, highlights and progression.
● Attend regular one-to-one meetings with your supervisor/line manager and
placement tutor to review progress and communicate any issues.
● Attend a midpoint review meeting in person with the employer and the
placement tutor to check in on your progress, review your learning objectives
and make any changes to improve the second half of the placement.
● Attend a final review session in person with the employer and the placement
tutor at the end of the placement to reflect on your progress.
Have professional standards and manners
● Make suitable arrangements to be punctual to the work placement on the days and
at the times agreed in advance (including lunch and break timings).
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● Maintain professional standards of behaviour including being courteous and
respectful to other staff, students and members of the public.
● Be reliable. If you are unable to attend work due to illness or another reason,
contact your line manager promptly.
● Dress appropriately for the employer’s work environment.
● Maintain a positive attitude, be open to learning and feedback and make the most
of the opportunity.
● Maintain confidentiality regarding any of your information and do not do anything
which may bring you and/or the education provider into disrepute.
● Abide by all rules regarding health and safety, appropriate IT use and other policies
and procedures of the employer.
FHS 115 Assessment
ASSESSEMENT CRITERIA: PORTFOLIO
ASSESSMENT
Please note that the hand-in date for the finished portfolio is during the
Assessment Weeks in June 2020.
Work-based Learning in Health and Social Care Settings 1
Knowledge
1. Understanding of organisational theories;
2. Ethical codes of conduct relevant to health and social care practice.
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Skills
1. Ability to apply theory to practice;
2. Ability to use ‘Reflection on Action’ to analyse own, or observed, practice;
3. Ability to present material in a clear and coherent manner, which
demonstrates good literature searching and referencing skills;
4. Ability to undertake, and log the hours spent, on a work-based learning
placement.
Assessment
Assessment 001: Presentation on organisational theories and their work-based
learning placement provider. Testing LOs K1 and S3 and contributing to 40% of the
final mark. 1200 words as a guideline.
Assessment 002: Completion of a Reflective Report based on successful
completion and experiences of the work-based learning placement. Testing LOs
K1, K2, S1, S2 and S3. 2000 words as a guideline.
Assessment 003: Completion of 50 hours placement hours to be signed off by the
placement provider. Testing LO S4.
Your portfolio will be assessed against the specific learning outcomes
identified above You should consider the following criteria as a guide to
producing your work in addition to the university’s generic assessment
criteria:
 Details of the placement organization including the nature of its
activities
 Critical analysis of your experiences and performance within the
organization in relation to the organisational theories in development of
your skills, knowledge and understanding
 Critical evaluation of the role of others in the organization
 Use of appropriate theoretical concepts including reference to
models of reflection and experiential learning
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1
Student Information
Name:
__________________________________________________________________
_
Provider Name:
_______________________________________________________________
Course:
__________________________________________________________________
Tutor Name:
_________________________________________________________________
Tutor contact number: ___________________
Email address; ___________________________________
Work Placement Information
Organisation Name:
_________________________________________________________
Address:
__________________________________________________________________
______
Main phone number:
__________________________________________________________________
____
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Placement supervisor/Line Manager:
__________________________________________________________________
_______
Placement Supervisor/Line Manager phone number:
__________________________________________________
Email address:
____________________________________________________________
Placement name/brief description:
________________________________________________________________
Practical Information
Placement start date: _________June________
Placement date: _________________________
Placement structure/days of the week (i.e. when you are expected to attend your
placement):
__________________________________________________________________
_
Working hours:
_______________________________________________________________
Break/lunch times:
_____________________________________________________________
How will you travel to/from your placement? _________own
vehicle_________________
Dress code:____not
specify______________________________________________
Any special clothing/equipment required?
______________No____________________________
Any other important information:
_________________No________________________________
BEFORE YOUR PLACEMENT
About the organisation and your role
What type of organisation is your work placement taking place at? What
clients or service do they serve? Who are their clients? How many people do
they employ? How is the business/service organised? How many years have
they been in business/service?
Care UK is the health and social care in which I am looking for a placement.
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Company offer care home facilities to older people. Their client are older people
and those with learning disabilities and mental health problems. The company
size is 5000 to 10000 employees and the business is organized with the help of
employees and higher authority while making an decision.
Care UK is established in 1982 which means around 38 years age ot has been in
the business.
What is the role and what are your responsibilities? What do you expect to be
doing day to day? How will you contribute to the success of the organisation?
The job role is Registered Nurse and the responsibility of RN is to observe
and record patient's behaviour, coordinate with physician and other healthcare
professionals for determine the care plans. Also, RN provide emotional and
psychological support to patients and their families for harmonious
environment.
As per my job profile, I diagnose the disease by analysing the patient's
symptoms and take action accordingly. Also, maintain report of patient's
medical histories and monitor changes which will help the my senior authority
to indulge in other work.
Describe the attributes, skills and/or practical experience that will help you
to succeed in this role.
Emotional stability: The job is RN is stressful but they have to deal all
patient with care and there is an emotional attachment with a patient
because they help them for recovery. Thus, this skill is necessary.
Communication skill: RN must posses strong communication skill
especially for speaking and listening so that they take action accordingly.
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Problem solving skill: there are many situation, which fall RN under a
dilemma. So having a strong problem solving skill will help to take out the
situation which is consider a good quality.
Interpersonal skill: RN work as a link between doctors and patient and
having excellent interpersonal skill will assist to work well in different
situation.
Objective Setting
Copy over the Key Development Objectives as set out between yourself, your college
and employer in your Industry Placement Agreement:
To become a professional doctor
Based on the above and your responsibilities as agreed with your line manager,
what are your objectives for your work placement? These should be SMART
(Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic, Timebound).
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SMART Objectives
1. To construct a checklist for an updated patient and staff safety in every week.
2. To provide proper care to patient without any bias by ensure correct patient detail in
every day.
3. To improve the team working abilities within 6 month.
4. To learn new roles and responsibilities within health and care within next 3 years.
5. To improve the knowledge regarding health care that helps to provide proper care to
patient within 3 months.
Reality
What is my current level in relation to my goals?
My current level in relation to goal is I posses communication and
interpersonal skill and have an experience of RN for 6 months.
Obstacles
What might get in the way of me achieving my goals?
When I attain the goals, I become RN and also treat and serve the patient
which in turn help to meet the goal.
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What will I do?
What do I need to do to achieve my goals and overcome any obstacles? Who will
support me and how?
In order to attain the goal, I attend all the patient and start interacting with them in
order to diagnose their problem by identifying their symptoms. Also, keep
attending the training session and also make notes of my daily activities.
Whenever I face any obstacle, I feel free to contact my senior authority who assist
me and solve the problem as well.
Employability Skills
Employability skills are the transferable skills that employers are looking for in all
individuals. Please complete the two tables below – we’ll return to these to check
your progress at the end of your placement.
If you already completed a student self-assessment survey you can copy across
your responses.
1. How confident do you feel with regards to each of these statements?
Not
confident
at all
Not very
confident
Neutr
al
Confide
nt
Very
confident
I can speak clearly to
employers about my
skills and experiences at
an interview.
✓
I am prepared for work. ✓
I understand the skills that
employers are looking for.
✓
I have the behaviour and
social skills that
employers need to do the
job I want to do
✓
I have the knowledge and
technical skills that
employers need to do the
job I want to do.
✓
I can get a job related to
my qualification.
✓
I have a good
understanding of what life
is like for people who are
✓
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different from me.
2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Strongly
disagree
Disagre
e
Neither
agree /
disagree
Agree Strongly
agree
I am good at communicating
my thoughts and ideas in a
way that is easy for others
to understand.
✓
I am good at organising my
time and the things I have to
do.
✓
I work well as part of a team. ✓
Most people are generally
trustworthy.
✓
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APPENDIX 2
ON YOUR WORK PLACEMENT
Induction Checklist
✓
I have been given an overview of the organisation equipment, the profession, and the work
carried out at this particular site.
✓
I have been told about my itinerary for my placement, which departments I will be working
in, and the type of work I will be observing, learning about and doing.
✓
I understand the start and finish times of my working day.
✓
It has been explained to me who will be my immediate line manager for my work placement
and who to speak to if there is a problem.
✓
I have been shown the location of the staff room and toilet facilities, and I am aware of the
break times that I can take.
✓
I have been told the areas which are restricted to me or that I must remain with my
supervisor /an employee at all times, due to security reasons (where applicable).
✓
I have been briefed on potential hazards/safety issues, if any, that I could be exposed to
during the work placement.
✓
I have been told about safe working practices to adhere to while on my placement.
✓
I understand that I am not permitted to operate any equipment without the permission of
my line manager, and without first receiving the appropriate training.
✓
I have had the importance of safety equipment explained to me, such as PPE, where it is kept,
which areas it must be used in and why.
✓
I have been told that I must report any injury/accident to my line manager immediately, who
will be able to locate the nearest first-aider.
✓
I have been told what I should do in the event of a fire, and how I will know if a fire alarm has
been raised.
✓
I have been told the emergency procedure and where the assembly points/emergency exits
are. I understand that I should speak to my line manager if I am unclear which emergency
exit to use on the site, in case of an emergency.
✓
I know that I should not run during an evacuation.
Student and work placement provider to read and agree this checklist:
Signed organisation: Signed student: Dated:
.................................. ......................................... .........................................
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APPENDIX 3
Learning Contract
Student: ______________________________________________
Placement supervisor: ______________________________________________
Health and Social care coordinator (if applicable):
______________________________________________
Module tutor: ______________________________________________
Agency: ______________________________________________
Placement Days and Hours:
______________________________________________
Placement Instruction Meeting Schedule:
______________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS
Students (in consultation with their Placement supervisors are to identify learning
objectives and select learning activities that will help them reach self-identified learning
objectives in each area. Students are to identify at least 3 learning objectives in each area.
Additional learning objectives may also be submitted. Students are also to describe how
and by what dates their learning and performance will be evaluated. At the mid-term and
end of term, students will be evaluated by the Placement supervisor and the Module tutor
on their learning and performance. This document should be used as a reference for the
mid-term and final evaluations
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Learning Contract
Learning Objectives: What do you
want to learn?
What learning activities and
tasks will you engage in at
the agency to reach your
learning objectives?
How will you measure what you
have learned?
Health and Social Care as a Profession
1. Produce records of every patient
2. provide proper care to the patient
3. learn how to communicate with each
other
With the support from senior
authority, I am able to meet
the define aim
By doing work practically, like do a
assessment of a patient.
Organizational Context of Practice
1. Management skills
2. Team working abilities
3. degree of centralization
Assist to make a person
responsible towards their
profession
By examine whether the daily
activities are met properly or not.
Community Context of Practice
1. Interaction with community
2. enhance communication skill
3. make new deal for company
Help to meet different local
community regarding to HSC
for meet the define aim
By make sure that company get a
contract or not.
Assessment
1. Identify the patient's need
2. Management and recoding of patient
3. Take action on the basis of record
By choosing one patient and
evaluating their performance
By taking feedback from senior
authority
Planning and Intervention
1. Make notes for patient's situation
2. proper documentation
3. Action for any problem
Help to raise my organizing
skill
By set the goal or detail evaluation
and cross verifies the situation of
patient
Closure and Evaluation
1. exit documentation of patient
2. Behavioural response
3. Summative evaluation
Checking the Recovery of a
patient
Taking help of senior authority and
getting their feedback
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Learning Contract Cont’d
Learning Objectives: What do you
want to learn?
What tasks and learning
activities will you engage in
at the agency to reach your
learning objectives?
How will you measure what you
have learned
Understanding Health and Social
Problems
1. laws and regulation
2. wrong information of a patient
3. conflicts between patient and staff
By getting training and go
through the company's policy
By taking feedback from senior
authority
Social Policy and Social Change
1. Fair treatment with employees
2. Fair treatment with patient
3. cultural competent healthcare providers
Taking support from upper
authority
Feedback
Diversity
1. fair treatment with employees
2 recruit diverse workforce
.
3. all kind of patients are treated equally
Reviewing company's policy Through involve in Team work
activities
Communication Skills
1. Verbal
2. Written
3. Gestures
Taking assessment of patient
and attending meeting
Through lower colleagues
Knowledge and Use of Self
1. Interpersonal skills
2. Care of patient
3. determine the laws and regulation
Involve in team working
activities
feedback
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APPENDIX 4
Student Diary
The student diary is for you to use during your work placement so that you:
● Keep track of and reflect your learning and development during your placement
● Have a record of your achievements to refer to
To complete the student diary you should:
1. Discuss the questions and fill in the answers in the regular catch-ups with your work
placement line manager
2. Discuss the answers with your tutor in your regular catch-up
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Provider to edit frequency as relevant for placement>> e.g., Week 1, Day 1
What types of tasks and activities did
you do today/this week?
 induction
What progress are you making
towards achieving your goals?
understand the company's policy by proper
listening
If you have any problems/obstacles,
what actions could you take to
overcome them?
Asking to the trainer who gave me induction
Provide evidence of skills and
strengths that you demonstrated
today/this week. when I got confuse with the Data protection act
which company follows, I immediately ask to
trainer
Student’s signature__________________________________________ Date: _____________
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Work placement supervisor/ line manager signature _____________________ Date: ___________
STUDENT DIARY
Provider to edit frequency as relevant for placement>> e.g., Week 2
What types of tasks and activities did
you do today/this week?
Assessment of patient
What progress are you making
towards achieving your goals?
start developing organizing skills and
management skill
If you have any problems/obstacles,
what actions could you take to
overcome them? Support from senior authority
Provide evidence of skills and
strengths that you demonstrated
today/this week. I got confuse with the symptoms of a patient
and this confuse me. So I took help from senior
member.
Student’s signature__________________________________________ Date: _____________
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Work placement supervisor/ line manager signature _____________________ Date: ___________
STUDENT DIARY
<<Provider to edit frequency as relevant for placement>> e.g., Week 3
What types of tasks and activities did
you do today/this week? monitoring and review the performance of
team
What progress are you making
towards achieving your goals?
I raise my team working abilities
If you have any problems/obstacles,
what actions could you take to
overcome them? consult with the team members in order to
make them comfortable and feel them
responsible towards their work
Provide evidence of skills and
strengths that you demonstrated
today/this week. When I involve team members this will assist
to enhance team working abilities.
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Student’s signature__________________________________________ Date: _____________
Work placement supervisor/ line manager signature _____________________ Date: ___________
STUDENT DIARY
<<Provider to edit frequency as relevant for placement>> e.g., Week 4
What types of tasks and activities did
you do today/this week?
Administrative work
What progress are you making
towards achieving your goals?
enhance management skill
If you have any problems/obstacles,
what actions could you take to
overcome them? consult with colleagues
Provide evidence of skills and
strengths that you demonstrated
today/this week. earlier I do not manage the work but after this,
I maintain proper documentation and perform
administrative work
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Student’s signature__________________________________________ Date: _____________
Work placement supervisor/ line manager signature _____________________ Date: ___________
STUDENT DIARY
<<Provider to edit frequency as relevant for placement>> e.g., Week 5
What types of tasks and activities did
you do today/this week? recording patient information
What progress are you making
towards achieving your goals?
learn paper paper work
If you have any problems/obstacles,
what actions could you take to
overcome them? ask with colleagues and team members
Provide evidence of skills and
strengths that you demonstrated
today/this week. as per knowledge gain, I take a training for
documentation.
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Student’s signature__________________________________________ Date: _____________
Work placement supervisor/ line manager signature _____________________ Date: ___________
STUDENT DIARY
<<Provider to edit frequency as relevant for placement>> e.g., Week 6
What types of tasks and activities did
you do today/this week?
perform clinical test
What progress are you making
towards achieving your goals?
gain new knowledge regarding nursing
practice
If you have any problems/obstacles,
what actions could you take to
overcome them?
Ask senior for providing training session
Provide evidence of skills and
strengths that you demonstrated
today/this week.
raise knowledge which will help in my
profession
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Student’s signature__________________________________________ Date: _____________
Work placement supervisor/ line manager signature _____________________ Date: ___________
STUDENT DIARY
<<Provider to edit frequency as relevant for placement>> e.g., Week 7
What types of tasks and activities did
you do today/this week?
planning and evaluation patient nursing care
What progress are you making
towards achieving your goals?
enhance planning and evaluation skill
If you have any problems/obstacles,
what actions could you take to
overcome them? Take a support from senior manager
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Provide evidence of skills and
strengths that you demonstrated
today/this week. Raise communication skill
Student’s signature__________________________________________ Date: _____________
Work placement supervisor/ line manager signature _____________________ Date: ___________
STUDENT DIARY
<<Provider to edit frequency as relevant for placement>> e.g., Week 8
What types of tasks and activities did
you do today/this week?
Learn treatment plan
What progress are you making
towards achieving your goals?
take action by own by assessing the symptoms
of patient
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If you have any problems/obstacles,
what actions could you take to
overcome them?
consult with upper authority
Provide evidence of skills and
strengths that you demonstrated
today/this week. raise my nursing skills
Student’s signature__________________________________________ Date: __________
STUDENT DIARY
<<Provider to edit frequency as relevant for placement>> e.g., Week 9
What types of tasks and activities did
you do today/this week?
laws and regulations for Care UK
What progress are you making
towards achieving your goals? gain knowledge regarding laws and company
context
If you have any problems/obstacles,
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what actions could you take to
overcome them?
taking training and review company's policy
Provide evidence of skills and
strengths that you demonstrated
today/this week. learn about laws and regulation
Student signature: ______________________________ Date:
______________________
Work placement supervisor/Line manager: __________________________ Date:
______________________
STUDENT DIARY
<<Provider to edit frequency as relevant for placement>> e.g., Week 10
What types of tasks and activities did
you do today/this week?
start working with doctor
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What progress are you making
towards achieving your goals?
learn and maintain harmonious relationship
If you have any problems/obstacles,
what actions could you take to
overcome them?
assist form doctor
Provide evidence of skills and
strengths that you demonstrated
today/this week. meet my goal to become RN.
Student’s signature__________________________________________ Date: _____________
Work placement supervisor/ line manager signature _____________________ Date: ___________
APPENDIX 5
AFTER YOUR WORK PLACEMENT
Summarise your learning from your placement.
What progress have you made against your SMART learning objectives?
Enhance overall skill which I need to become RN.
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What new skills, knowledge or experiences have you gained?
 Organizing skills
 Interpersonal skill
 knowledge about company's culture and environment
What did you most enjoy?
Working with my team.
What did you find difficult or challenging?
understanding the symptoms of patient which make me confuse
How will the knowledge, skills or experience support you in your future studies
and plans? What will you do next?
enhancing the skill will help to become a professional doctor where I will serve
people and provide proper care.
Now you’ve completed your work placement, rate yourself against the below
statements again.
1. How confident do you feel with regards to each of these statements?
Not
confident
at all
Not very
confident
Neutr
al
Confide
nt
Very
confident
I can speak clearly to ✓
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employers about my
skills and experiences at
an interview.
I am prepared for work. ✓
I understand the skills that
employers are looking for.
✓
I have the behaviour and
social skills that
employers need to do the
job I want to do.
✓
I have the knowledge and
technical skills that
employers need to do the
job I want to do.
✓
I can get a job related to
my qualification.
✓
I have a good
understanding of what life
is like for people who are
different from me.
✓
2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Strongly
disagree
Disagre
e
Neither
agree /
disagree
Agre
e
Strongl
y agree
I am good at
communicating my
thoughts and ideas in a
way that is easy for others
to understand.
✓
I am good at organising my
time and the things I have
to do.
✓
I work well as part of a
team.
✓
Most people are generally
trustworthy.
✓
Have your responses changed? What are the biggest differences from the
start of your placement to now?
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yes, response changes and the biggest difference is that I start trust people as
they are trustworthy
What do you still need to develop? How will you do this?
Interaction with patient and this will develop when I attend patient by
myself.
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Would you recommend the placement to another student? Why/why not?
Yes, because it help to raise skill and make a person confident to serve people
better.
What improvements could be made to the placement?
timing should be set as there is 24 hours service which need to be change and proper
monitoring of an individual during placement
APPENDIX 6
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SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
EMPOLOYER REFLECTIONS
To be completed by the supervisor at the end of placement and discussed with the
student.
How has the student progressed against their learning objectives?
What improvements did the student make from the start of the placement to the
end? These can be technical skills or employability skills.
What could the student have done better? What can they do to further improve?
Any other comments:
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Student’s signature________________________________ Date: _____________
Placement Supervisor signature _____________________ Date: ___________
Daily Timesheet
Company:
Student Name:
Supervisor Name:
Date Start Time Finish Time Break Total Hrs Supervisor Initials
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Student Signature: _______________________ Date:
_______________________
Supervisor Signature: ______________________ Date: _______________________
APPENDIX 7
STUDENT TIMESHEET
Student
Name:
Work
Placement at:
Care UK
Work
Placement
Address:
Day AM Lunch PM Comments
Monday 09:0
0:00
01:00:00 09:0
0:00
good
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Tuesday 09:0
1:00
01:00:00 05:0
0:00
Not good
Wednesday 09:0
0:00
01:00:00 10:0
0:00
good
Thursday 09:0
0:00
01:00:00 08:3
0:00
good
Friday 09:0
0:00
01:00:00 09:0
0:00
good
Saturday 09:0
0:00
01:00:00 09:3
0:00
good
I declare the
information
provided on
this timesheet
is accurate
Employer
Signature:
Date:
Student
Signature:
Date:
Key: Holiday
(H) Sick (S)
Authorised
Absence (AA)
Unauthorised
Absence (UA)
Late (L)
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APPENDIX 8 RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk Assessment Sheet
Company Name: ___________________________________ Assessment
Undertaken by:
__________________
___________
Address: _________________________________________ Date:
__________________
__
Placement Supervisor: ______________________________ Signature:
________________
Contact Details: Nature of Work
Experience:
__________________
___________
Identify Hazard
What is the potential risk?
Level of Risk
High/Medium/Low
Control Measures
List measures put in place to control possible risk
Health and safety High Complying with law
Cyber attack High Comply with data Protection act
Physical attack Medium Must have an equipment
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Operational risk Medium Proper monitoring
APPENDIX 8 WORK-BASED LEARNING RISK ASSESSMENT
Organisation Service: ______________________
Placement Supervisor: _______________________
Location of Placement: ________________________
Nature of Work Experience: _____________________
Dates of Placement: From____June__ To____September______
What are the
hazards?
Who might be
harmed and how?
What are you
already doing?
What further action is
necessary?
Action by
whom?
Action by
when?
Done
Cyber threats
Customer and
organization by
leaking of any
personal data
Complying with law Non-trust worthy
employee should not be
hire
Director
While risk is
identify
done
Management
risk
Employees because
their performance
is not review
Monitoring within a
month
Every week monitoring
should be done
Management
team
From
existing
month
In-
process
Use of Infected
equipment
Patient and
company which
might cause
another disease
and image of
company affected
Proper monitoring Every month, equipment
should be change by
hiring an employee
Company's
management
team
Existing
month
done
Low quality of
service
Patient and
company.
Affect the
reputation of a firm
Low price product
purchase
Trademark item
purchase and team
should be made to
review the performance
of patient
High
authority
Every month done
Patient, employees Through Complying with law BOD Existing done
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Health and
safety hazard
and company.
If safety measures
are not taken,
employees and
patient got ill
documentation month
Signed: ………………………………………………………………. (Supervisor/Line Manager) Date: ………………………
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