Training activity information
Details
Review a departmental process and patient pathway for equity of access and inclusivity, considering NHS principles and values, and make recommendations for actions
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- NHS principles and values
- Patient centred care and support
- Access to healthcare and health inequalities and outcomes
- Inclusive practice
- Unconscious bias
- Culture and values
- Equality legislation and guidance
- Patient safety
- Effective communication
- Reflective practice
- The professional and personal standards of a Clinical Scientist
- The contribution of Healthcare Scientists and other professional groups to patient care
- Continuous improvement
- Confidentiality
- Raising concerns
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What departmental process or patient pathway are you considering reviewing?
- What are the NHS principles and values related to equity of access and inclusivity?
- What potential barriers to equitable access or inclusivity might exist within this process or pathway?
- How will you gather information to assess equity and inclusivity (e.g., data analysis, stakeholder consultation)?
In action
- As you analyse the process, are you actively looking for potential barriers to access or inclusivity for different patient groups?
- Are you consciously comparing the observed process against the principles and values of the NHS as you review it?
- As you develop recommendations, are you considering how these actions would directly address any identified inequities or enhance inclusivity?
On action
- What were the key steps and considerations within the departmental process or patient pathway you reviewed?
- Did you identify any potential barriers to equitable access or inclusivity for different patient groups?
- How well did the process align with NHS principles and values?
- How effectively were you able to analyse a process or pathway from an equity and inclusivity perspective?
- What does this reveal about your understanding of NHS principles and values in practice?
- How effective were you at formulating specific and actionable recommendations?
- How will you incorporate considerations of equity and inclusivity in your future reviews of processes and pathways?
- How will you advocate for changes that promote equitable access and inclusivity within your department?
- What further learning might you need regarding health inequalities and inclusive practices?
Beyond action
- Have you had the opportunity to observe or contribute to any changes in departmental processes or patient pathways related to equity and inclusivity since this review?
- How has this review enhanced your understanding of NHS principles and values in relation to equitable access to healthcare?
- In your future practice, how will you continue to champion equity of access and inclusivity in the development and delivery of healthcare services?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Practice lawfully and safely in accordance with the required standards. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Appraise and reflect on all elements of practice, identify areas for improvement and personal development. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Practice inclusively in a non-discriminatory manner to provide patient centred care. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Summarise the role and responsibilities of healthcare scientists in providing and upholding high quality patient centred care. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Identify stakeholders involved with and affected by their practice and work with stakeholders to provide high quality patient centred care. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Apply the principles and values of the NHS in their practice. |
| # 12 |
Outcome
Discuss contemporary issues affecting health and healthcare in the context of their practice and the wider health environment. |