A1 - The Roles Of The People Working In The Health And Social Care Sector

Question 1

Role definition

Answer 1

A description of the job that someone does

Eg diagnose illness

Question 2

Responsibility definition

Answer 2

A specific task that someone is accountable for

Eg updating medical records

Question 3

GP definition

Answer 3

A doctor who treats patients in the community for a variety of health problems, but does not specialise in a specific area

Question 4

GP role

Answer 4

GP’s assess, diagnose, treat and manage illness
They carry out screenings for some cancers and promote general health and wellbeing
They act as an advocate for patient’s supporting a representing their best interests to ensure that they receive the best and most appropriate health and social care

They are an example of a primary care provider

Question 5

GP responsibilities

Answer 5

Respond to patients medical or health problems
Liase with medical professionals
Promote health education
Run specialist clinics
Administrative work
Staff meetings
Keeping up to date with medical developments
Observe and assess trainees

Question 6

Consultant definition

Answer 6

A senior doctor doctor who works in a hospital and specialises in a particular field

Eg a cardiologist

Question 7

Consultant role

Answer 7

Managing more complex cases
General running of departments
Teaching/Training
Research
Developing local services

Question 8

Consultant responsibilities

Answer 8

Provide general care to patients on hospital wards
Specific procedures
Paperwork
Working as part of a team
Working with other medical and non medical staff
Planning staffing and workload
Teaching and supervising
Auditing and research

Question 9

Nurse definition

Answer 9

the largest group of professionals working in health and social care
There are many opportunities to specialise or reach senior levels within the profession including the role of a nurse practitioner

Question 10

Nurse Practitioner definition

Answer 10

Provides expert consultancy service to patients and their carers. They contribute to the management and development of the care provision and they undertake research and train other staff

Question 11

Adult nurse roles

Answer 11

works with adults of all ages with a wide of physical health conditions
Based in hospitals, clinics or GP practices or in service users homes
They plan individualised care, and treatments
They run clinics and health education programs

Question 12

Mental health roles and responsibilities

Answer 12

Support people with mental health disorders
They plan and provide support and medical and nursing care

Question 13

Paediatric nurse roles and responsibilities

Answer 13

Work with children with a wide range of conditions
They work with and support the child’s family, parents and carers this helps to meet everyone involved needs
They can work in hospitals and at a family’s home

Question 14

Learning disability nurse roles and responsibilities

Answer 14

Help people of all ages to live their lives as fully as possible
They teach people the skills to look after themselves, find work and help with daily activities

Draw up care plans and monitor implementation

Provide support for their families carers and friends based in community or supported living settings

Question 15

District nurse roles and responsibilities

Answer 15

Visits patients every day or more than once a day

Enable people to care for themselves or with family

They play a vital role in keeping hospital admissions and readmissions to a minimum

Question 16

Neonatal nurse roles and responsibilities

Answer 16

Work with new-born babies and premature babies on wards and high dependency units

They encourage parents to take an active role in their child’s care

Question 17

Health visitor roles and responsibilities

Answer 17

Provide support to people aged 0-5 with health issues and illnesses
Advice on feeding and weaning
Routine checks on development
Work in homes, GP practices, nurseries and community settings

Question 18

Practice nurse roles and responsibilities

Answer 18

Works in GP surgeries
Take blood samples
Carry out immunisation programs and vaccinations
Carries out health screenings

Question 19

School nurse roles and responsibilities

Answer 19

treat student injuries and advise on health issues

Carry out developmental checks
Administer immunisations
Provide health education
Administer medication

Question 20

Non medical roles of a nurse

Answer 20

Counselling
Recovery
Writing care plans
Planning discharge from hospital
Advocacy

Question 21

Medical roles of a nurse

Answer 21

Observing patients
Administering medication
Carrying out investigations
Preparing patients for operations

Question 22

Midwife definition

Answer 22

Midwife = a person, typically a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth.

Question 23

Antenatal definition

Answer 23

Antenatal Care = before birth; during or relating to pregnancy. Its goal is to provide regular check-ups that allow doctors or midwives to treat and prevent potential health problems throughout the course of the pregnancy and to promote healthy lifestyles that benefit both mother and child.

Question 24

Postnatal definition

Answer 24

Postnatal Care = The period beginning immediately after the birth of a child and extending for about six weeks. Postnatal care can also include assessment and counseling provided to the mother before discharge after giving birth in a health facility, as well as later contacts during home visits by community health workers or postnatal visits to a health facility

Question 25

Midwife role

Answer 25

Monitor the prenatal development and
health of mothers and babies

Help deliver babies

Provide post- natal care, support mothers,
babies and families after birth.

Question 26

Midwife medical responsibilities

Answer 26

Medical

Diagnose, monitor and examine pregnant women

Provide ante natal care, screening tests

Assisting during labour

Supervising pain management

Question 27

Midwife non medical responsibilities

Answer 27

Prepare patient birthing plans

Arrange/ provide parenting and health education

Provide support and advice on the care of newborn babies

Providing support and advice following miscarriage,
termination or neonatal death.

Liaising with other agencies to ensure continuity of care.

Question 28

Healthcare assistant working in a hospital role

Answer 28

washing and dressing patients

serving meals and helping to feed patients

helping people to move around

toileting

making beds

talking to patients and making them comfortable

monitoring patients’ conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, blood
pressure, respirations and weight – record the information

Question 29

Healthcare assistant working in a health centres and GP surgery roles

Answer 29

sterilise equipment

do health checks

restock consulting rooms

process lab samples

take blood samples

Do health promotion or health education work

Question 30

Healthcare assistants medical responsibilities

Answer 30

Monitor patients

Temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure

Taking blood samples

Carry out health checks

Weighing patients

Question 31

Healthcare assistants non medical responsibility

Answer 31

Responsibility – nonmedical

Washing and dressing patients

Helping with patient mobility

Supporting day to day routines

Talking to patients working under the direction of nursing staff

Support and delivering health education.

Question 32

Occupational therapist roles

Answer 32

Helping people to adjust to their disability

Providing specialist equipment to help with mobility

Supporting people to adapt their home or vehicle to make them more accessible

Helping people to cope with memory or sensory loss

Teaching someone who’s recovering from a stroke how to do things themselves

Advising housing departments on mobility issues.

Question 33

Occupational therapist medical responsibilities

Answer 33

Medical

Being aware of acute medical
conditions and how to overcome
them in contexts such as A & E
and acute medical care

Question 34

Occupational therapist non medical responsibilities

Answer 34

Advising on specialist equipment to assist with daily
activities

Advising on home and workplace alterations, e.g.
wheelchair access

Assisting people to return to work

Coaching with learning difficulties, e.g.in handling money

Enabling rehabilitation

Organising support and rehabilitation groups for carers
and clients.

Question 35

Care Managers roles

Answer 35

Role

Creating and maintaining relationships with
residents.

Maintaining accurate resident records.

Observing, listening and responding to
resident concerns.

Maintaining confidentiality.

Question 36

Care Managers

Key Responsibilities

Answer 36

Day to day running of the residential care
settings.

Managing and supervising work of care
assistants.

Ensuring quality of care meets standards and
adhere to relevant legislation.

Appointing suitable staff.

Managing the budget.

Question 37

Care Assistant /
Domiciliary care roles

Answer 37

Role

Help with personal care such as
washing, dressing, using the
toilet and feeding.

General household duties
including cleaning, doing
laundry, shopping and ironing.

Paying bills and writing letters.

Liaising with other health care
professionals

Question 38

Domiciliary care key responsibilities

Answer 38

Key responsibilities

Work in a wide range of settings
such as clients’ homes,
residential settings and day care
facilities.

Support people with physical,
mental or learning disabilities.

Question 38

Domiciliary care definition

Answer 38

Sometimes called ‘Home Help’

This is a trained carer going to someone’s
home and completing tasks the person is
unable to do themselves.

They may not be able to do these tasks
themselves if they have a physical
disability, a sensory barrier or a learning
disability but… they want to live at home.

Question 39

Social Worker roles

Answer 39

Role

Preparing and reviewing case files for clients

Making difficult decisions

Working with a variety of service users of all ages

Ensuring continuity of care.

Protect vulnerable people from harm and abuse.

Help people to live independently

Support children who live apart from their families

Support refugees and asylum seekers

Prisoners and young offenders following their
release

Question 40

Social worker key responsibilities

Answer 40

Key responsibilities

Managing a designated case load

Maintaining professional registration

Working within regulatory guidelines

Keeping informed of any changes in policies and
procedures

Liaising with other agencies, the police for example
regarding issues with vulnerable children

Question 41

Support worker roles

Answer 41

Role

Attend multidisciplinary meetings.

work with colleagues, health and social care professionals and
multi-agency networks to evaluate caseload needs and the progress that
has been made

adhere to professional practice standards and legislation, including
confidentiality, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion policies

ensure you’re up-to-date on your knowledge of local service provision for
appropriate signposting and referrals

assess parenting skills and help people to build physical and emotional
caring abilities through a range of practical activities

help children with learning and development

enhance parents’ understanding of different education and play strategies

provide practical home management and budgeting advice to parents

coach, mentor and motivate families to understand the benefits of
relevant activities

Question 42

Youth worker role

Answer 42

ROLE

Demonstrating values that
underpin youth work

Completing a background check
with the Disclosure and Barring
service.

Continued professional
development (CPD)

Acting as a mentor to young
people. 11 - 25

Question 43

Youth worker responsibilities

Answer 43

RESPONSIBILITY

Working across different
sectors. This includes:- care,
criminal justice and in the public,
private and voluntary sector.

Developing projects .

Offering advice on topics such as
sexual health, using language
which is accessible to young
people.