A SEMINAR PRESENTATION of a reflection on your work experience, appropriately referenced (20 MINS), weighted at 30%. (To assess LO3)

A LOG BOOK to include a written REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT in the form of a 1000 word essay and ATTENDANCE REGISTER, weighted at 70% (To assess LO's1 and 2)

Guidance on presentation skills will be considered within the module and formative feedback on the presentation and assignment will be provided within group class tutorials

The module will explore the nature of organisations within the health & social care. Drawing upon organisational theory, the module addresses three broad themes: organisational structures; meeting service user needs; and employee engagement. A key aspect of this is the multi-professional, multi-disciplinary nature of health and social care and the need to work effectively across organisational boundaries. The module will also include the requirement to undertake a project on a chosen health/social care related issue, relevant to the course during work experience. The module builds upon The Context of Health & Social Care at Level 4, and provides a platform for Leadership and Management in Health & Social Care at Level 6.

Key topic areas within the module will include:

Communication, within and between organisations
Teamwork
Staff engagement and development
Inter-professional working practices
Commissioning services and establishing patient/service user requirements
Workforce planning
Employer brand
Dealing with, and effectively using, the media
Core principles of marketing, including social media
Key organisational policies and procedures
Service user and carer involvement in the development of services
Linking organisational goals to wider policy drivers


70 hours of Work experience in an area to support the presentation and reflective account.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (64 hours)
38 hours lectures
16 hours group workshops

Guided Independent Study: (236 hours)
30 hours accessing world wide web
56 hours reading and library study
70 hours work experience
60 hours preparation for project presentation
20 hours groups activities in preparation for group tutorials

Library and web-based sources
IT resources including Power point
Blackboard
Core texts
Study skills CD Rom

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the nature of organisational formations, and modes of service delivery, within health and social care
(SG: 2, 3)
(Knowledge and Understanding, Learning)

2. Critically analyse a key issue in relation to service delivery, organisational structure, communication, or employee engagement (SG: 3, 5, 6)
(Analysis, Application)

3. Reflect upon and critically evaluate the role of multi-disciplinary teams in relation to Health & Social Care Organisations (SG: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6)
(Problem Solving, Reflection)

Greener, I. (2009) Healthcare in the UK: Understanding Continuity and Change. Bristol: The Policy Press

Huczynski, A. & Buchanan, D. (2013) Organisational Behaviour. Harlow: Pearson

Hughes, M. & Wearing, M. (2013) Organisations and Management in Social Work. London: Sage

Mullins, L. (2016) Management and Organisational Behaviour. Harlow: Pearson

The module meets the care certificate standards: 1. Understanding your role; 2. Your personal development; 4. Equality and diversity; 5. Work in a person centred way; 10. Safeguarding adults; 11. Safeguarding Children; 13, Health and Safety

This module provides an introduction to the political context of health and social care and how government influences services and communities to promote well-being. It will consider the individual’s role in health and social care and topics studied will include:

- current debates in health and social policy
- contemporary policy such as the Care Act, 2014, the Health and Social Care Act, 2012, Skills for Health, 2015 and Skills for Care, 2015
- policy and guidance in safeguarding adults and child protection services; looking at individual and organisational responsibilities
- theoretical perspectives in health and social policy and models of welfare
- an awareness of primary, secondary, and tertiary services
- how organisations communicate between each other
- the role and function of the National Health Service, local authority and private/charity sectors in providing care and supporting carers
- health and social communities and local measurement of well being
- equality and diversity within health and social care
- an exploration of how health and social care services are provided in the UK in comparison to those of other countries