This is an interesting article which outlines some of the roles that we might not always consider when thinking about or discussing the NHS.
One thing is for sure though, that all these positions (and many others besides) are absolutely vital for the smooth running of the wonderful institution that is the NHS.
Tomorrow we will be looking at the subject of Communication, what it might be, how we can define it, looking at skills and attributes and other associated aspects to do with the subject we are learning about.
As always, lend me your thoughts on what you have read. The online news posts are great for reading newspaper articles you might not have previously engaged with, getting used to how they are constructed etc. which is never wasted information.
See you all tomorrow, and bring some coloured pens, as the last part of the class will be doing some drawing. I should clarify here, that good artistry is NOT needed for that exercise, so don't worry if you "can't draw for toffee", as they say...
Mark
I enjoyed reading this article, very informative and great to read about experiences of jobs roles I've personally never really heard much about.
ReplyDeleteLoved this article! As the saying goes "it takes all kinds of people to make the world go round". This rung true reading about the lady dealing with children in the mortuary. In any healthcare line of work we will come across jobs people find strange or tough but someone has to do them.
ReplyDeleteReally interesting article, but on a personal note the first case study of the pathologist got my back up, my daughter wasn’t cared for they way she should have been and mistakes were made !!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that Kelly.x
DeleteEye opening, interesting and informative read. Some job titles here I've never heard of. Made me revisit where I think I'd most likely fit into the healthcare jigsaw. All the jobs required some form of communication, whether non- verbal or verbal. Also highlights how staff's mental health is very crucial in healthcare today.
ReplyDeleteThanks for these comments. Indeed, communication skills are incredibly important, and developing them is essential for all roles. This ties neatly into the qualities the groups outlined in class last week. Mental health too is incredibly important and may be a subject we tackle in the reading analysis section of our teaching and learning after the October break.
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