A1: Working in the health and science sector

Question 1

State the purpose of the equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Answer 1

Complies with legislation
Fair and equal treatment
Prevents discrimination and prejudice
Promotes respecting, valuing and celebrating individuals

Question 2

What are the characteristics of the equality act 2010?

Answer 2

Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion and belief
Sex
Sexual orientation

Question 3

State the meaning of safeguarding

Answer 3

Ensuring that individuals are protected from harm.

Question 4

What do safeguarding policies aim to do?

Answer 4

Provide the correct guidance on what organizations need to do to protect the wellbeing of staff and visitors

Question 5

State the different agencies who are involved in safeguarding.

Answer 5

Adult social care and young people homes
CQC
GP’s
Hospitals
Ofsted

Question 6

State what an employer contract is and what it outlines

Answer 6

Contract between employer and employee which must be stuck to unless contracts are terminated or employed is ended.

It outlines roles and responsibilities, duties and roles, employment conditions

Question 7

What is a disciplinary policy?

Answer 7

Formal way of dealing with a case such as unacceptable behaviour of an employee.

Question 8

When may a disciplinary be bought into action?

Answer 8

If an employer has concerns of the individual surrounding work, conduct or absences.

Question 9

State what the aim of the disciplinary policy is

Answer 9

Sets out and maintains standard of work and conduct
Ensures consistency and fair treatment
Establishes sequence for disciplinary action.

Question 10

What are performance reviews?

Answer 10

Track progress and performance within your role.

Question 11

State the main purpose of performance reviews.

Answer 11

Evaluates performance against standards and expectations
Giving feedback to help support improvement
CPD
Opportunities to raise concerns.

Question 12

Describe the importance of adhering to quality standards, management and audit processes.

Answer 12

Ensuring consistency (always obtaining the same high outcome)
Maintaining health and safety
Monitoring processes and procedures
Facilitating continuous improvement
Facilitating objective and independent reviews.

Question 13

What are the key principles of ethical practice?

Answer 13

Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Autonomy and informed consent
Justice
Truthfulness and confidentiality

Question 14

What is a grievance policy?

Answer 14

Raising a grievance can be done if you have concerns surrounding work, working conditions or problems with another colleague.

Question 15

State the purpose of a grievance policy

Answer 15

Opportunities for individuals to confidentially raise and address grievances

Question 16

What are codes of conduct used for?

Answer 16

To help professionals achieve good outcomes.

Question 17

Give examples of codes of conduct

Answer 17

NMC
Royal college of nursing
Science council
Society of radiographers

Question 18

Give the overall aims of codes of conduct

Answer 18

Clarifies mission, values and principles.
Standards that everyone must adhere to
Expected behavior and attitude
Promote confidence in the organisation and profession.

Question 19

What is a technical qualification?

Answer 19

Occupation for college levers or apprentices and requires a level 2/3 qualification.

Question 20

What is a higher qualification?

Answer 20

Requires more knowledge and skills and acquired from the workplace or further education.

Question 21

What is a professional qualification?

Answer 21

Clear career progression from a higher technical with degree apprenticeships alongside

Question 22

What is a scholarship?

Answer 22

Available to help with costs

Question 23

What is an internship?

Answer 23

Offers valuable experience but usually short and usually available for students within the holidays.