In this module you will further develop your understanding of professional practice in the context of a practicing biomedical scientist within a healthcare environment.

The module will begin by contextualising biomedical scientist practice by providing an overview of health and social care systems and the integrated role of healthcare science professions in the diagnosis and monitoring of disease. The role and organisation of pathology disciplines and workforce will then be explored alongside the contributions of the wider healthcare science professions.

This multidisciplinary theme will then develop as you consider the needs of the wider healthcare community, embedding the importance of interprofessional education and efficiently functioning teams.

Key to the development of your understanding will be the consideration of service users, patients and their carers, and you will use these experiences to consider service development.

The module will continue by discussing regulatory expectations of healthcare professionals and grounding this with the professional development and statutory regulation of biomedical scientists and the monitoring and regulation of clinical pathology services (UKAS, MHRA etc).

This module is mapped against the Quality Assurance Agency Benchmark for Biomedical Science and the National School of Healthcare Science Practitioner Training Programme curriculum and contributes to the Healthcare Science Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship Standard by evidencing the behaviours expected within the relevant professional frameworks, and developing some of the skills and knowledge needed to deliver person-centred, professional care, personal and professional development, health, safety and security, and technical scientific services.

Portfolio of Professional Competencies (100%) LOs 1,2,3
A prescribed series of 8 professional and practical competencies developed within learning activities on campus, within the workplace and online.

1 Healthcare Systems and Structure (Turnitin submission)
2 Professional and regulatory processes (online test)
3 Reflection on service-user and interprofessional needs
4 Reflection on contribution to group activity
5 Group infographic (Turnitin submission)

This module is delivered as a blend of asynchronous online learning sessions, on campus study days and work-based study. Within each learning unit you will be given a range of learning outcomes and directed through a variety of learning material (for example recorded lectures, online exercises or collaborative activities) to work though asynchronously together with an opportunity to check and develop your learning (for example through online quizzes, challenge questions or discussion fora). You are encouraged to reflect upon the academic content of the module and consider how this is applicable within your workplace.

A key focus of this module is the integration of work-based experiences, embedding your academic knowledge within your daily practice. As part of this, this module focuses upon developing your skills as an independent self-directed learner in preparation for entering clinical practice as an autonomous professional upon graduation.

Throughout this module you will develop a portfolio of skills and competency-based artefacts that can, if you wish, be used towards your IBMS Registration Portfolio.

Your learning is supported by a group discussion board and weekly online sessions where you can discuss your learning with the academic teaching team.

1. Display the ability to safely work in a team to develop, execute and present the outcome of an investigation appropriate to the level of study. Communication

2. Explore the structure, scope and provision of healthcare models and understand the contributions made by a range of healthcare science professions. Knowledge and Understanding

3. Understand the regulatory aspects of biomedical scientist practice and the roles of professional and regulatory bodies in setting and maintaining professional standards. Knowledge and Understanding

You will require access to a computer with internet access.

Reed, R., Weyers, J. and Jones, A. (2016) Practical Skills in Biology, 6th ed. Pearson

Nessar, A., Glencross, H., and Wang, Q. (2016). Biomedical Science Practice. OUP

Institute of Biomedical Science Code of Conduct
https://www.ibms.org/resources/documents/good-professional-practice-in-biomedical-science/

Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics
https://www.hcpc-uk.org/standards/standards-of-conduct-performance-and-ethics/

Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency for Biomedical Scientists
https://www.hcpc-uk.org/standards/standards-of-proficiency/biomedical-scientists/

Acadamy of Healthcare Science Good Scientific Practice
https://www.ahcs.ac.uk/wpfd_file/ahcs-good-scientific-practice-2021/

In this module you will further develop your understanding of professional practice in the context of a practicing biomedical scientist within a healthcare environment.

The module will begin by contextualising biomedical scientist practice by providing an overview of health and social care systems and the integrated role of healthcare science professions in the diagnosis and monitoring of disease. The role and organisation of pathology disciplines and workforce will then be explored alongside the contributions of the wider healthcare science professions.