unit 2 the professional reflective practitioner

expain the roles and purposes of reflection in health and social care practice

describe models and tools used for reflection in health and social care practice

review the ways that reflective practice is applied in healthcare or support service envirnments

Swot Analysis

STRENGTHS
Caring nature
Clear communicator, communicating appropriately and being able to use verbal, written, electronic and non verbal communication.
Eager to learn new things by asking colleagues and line managers for feedback on my practice.
Take on advice with a positive approach from senior or more experienced carers/ professionals
Driving service users to events/social events/appointments
Will gain better understanding during the course and be able use my knowledge when at work with a clear understanding over the course
Adapt my way of working with service users which results in a positive working relationship with service users
Adopt a person centred approach within my work, i have a genuine interest in promoting the welfare of the service user
I am able to work in line with regulated ways of working, for example cooking for the service user
I am a reflective practitioner reflecting on action
I am able to work independently and take personal responsibility of service users using own initiative

WEAKNESSES
Lack of knowledge as a first time working in this kind of job environment
Too caring
Get emotional attachments and emotional knowing about their background history especially with my work with the teenage children
I’m quite motherly and this can take away service users independence
Lack of knowledge and skills when service users display behaviour which is challenging

OPPORTUNITIES
Training opportunities in the workplace such as diversity and equality to gain more knowledge that will enhance my practice
Promotions once qualified in the workplace with more management and leadership opportunities
Undertaking the healthcare practice course will give me the skills to support personal development of myself and others

THREATS
Due to Financial restraints i have to work long hours.
Child care issues sometimes my childcare provider or their dad
cannot accommodate me or one of the children is sick so im unable to attend work.
Not being able to get to work for any reason.
Not being senior enough to administer medicines to service users.
Time constraints can impact on my opportunities for learning and developing

PDP

Long term Professional Developmental goal. (career, academic goal)

Cosmetic nursing
Short term – up to 3 months objectives. Areas for development:
Consider the knowledge skills and competences you need to develop to.

Where am I now? (To include skills knowledge competence experience)
Where do I want to be? Consider what will achievement look like?
Actions to support development. Resources required
Criteria to measure/assess achievement?
Expected Date of achievement
Started hnd healthcare practice at david game. My developments i need to concentrate on are gaining the knowledge and skills expected of me to be competent in what i do working with service users.
Gaining knowledge and theories behind healthcare practice in my course and on placement. Have been in my placement 2 months now and this role is all new to me as ive never done this before
I want to be gaining more experience and knowledge in what i do. Reading policies. Gaining confidence in my placement so i can reflect in what i do
Studying, preparing for assignments and gaining training through work in my residential setting. More reading in books and folders on laws around healthcare
Ask questions at work and in class in regards to subjects to gain better understanding. To read policies and understand to achieve the skills i need in this field
May ‘19

Medium Term objectives/
Identified areas for development
Where am I now?
Where do I want to be?
Actions to support development.
Criteria to measure/assess achievement?
Date
To finish my first year at david game qualifying in my hnc qualification and passing all my assignments. To of gained all knowledge, skills, and experience needed to be a better support worker in my placement.
Iam moving towards my goals , passing my assignments and gaining a senior role in my work placement. Gaining theories and promoting them in the workplace to achieve a positive reflective role within my team at work and in my placement. My first year is complete and passed
I want to be wiser and a good role model to my fellow students and work colleagues proving i have the knowledge and expertise after finishing my first year within college and within my workplace
To ask questions to tutors, managers and professionals if im not sure about certain policies or if i have questions regarding other subjects. To study and read service users care plans regularly. To obtain short courses certificates to gain knowledge and further my development.
Short courses to help me achieve my overall plan. Reflect on my role as a support worker and as a student. Think about my achievements and how i want to achieve them in a sensible and positive way.
Dec ‘19

Long Term objectives/
Identified areas for development
Where am I now?
Where do I want to be?
Actions to support development.
Criteria to measure/assess achievement?
Date
To be successful, to train hard and complete all courses needed to be competent in work and business minded.To train my staff in my areas of expertise and knowledge.
A owner of a beauty cosmetic/ aesthetics business after completing nursing at university
Training , hiring staff to work for my company. For my business to be success.to achieve all goals set. To be making profits and for them to be achievable.
Be positive be career set. Be confident and be focused. Know my work well and be assertive and a good people person while excelling. Train all staff in areas needed of them.
Train staff. Hire the right staff that are trust worthy and that are willing t learn all areas of development expected of them.Make sure location is good.staff are well presented and motivated. Be on top of business with paperwork, planning, training, advertisements and supply needs
Jan ‘23