Core Curriculum: CiP 2

Aware of the healthcare systems in the four nations of the UK

• Understands the NHS constitution and its founding principles.
• Understands how healthcare services are currently commissioned and funded and the key organisational structures. 
• Understands the role of government and the agencies and public bodies who work with the department of health.
• Appreciates the role of third sector organisations  in healthcare.
• Demonstrates an awareness of budget and resource management

Aware of and adheres to legal principles and professional requirements

• Understands the legislative and regulatory framework within which healthcare is provided in the four nations of the UK.
• Follows GMC guidance on professionalism and confidentiality (Adheres to GMC Good Medical Practice)
• Understands the human rights principles and legal issues surrounding informed consent and respectful care– including key legal rulings.

Aware of ethical principles

• Understands ethical principles and how these underpin practice.
• Acts professionally in difficult ethical situations.

Participates in clinical governance processes

• Follows safety processes that exist locally and nationally.
• Actively engages in a culture that promotes safety.
• Participates in incident investigations and links recommendations to quality improvement.
• Discloses harmful patient safety incidents to patients and their families accurately and appropriately (exercises within the Duty of Candour).
• Demonstrates humanity and empathy for both first and second victims of adverse incidents.
• Actively engage with and learn from women and families in improving patient safety and experience
• Understands the ways in which incidents can be investigated and the theory that underpins this.

Works effectively within the digital environment

• Understands the principles of data governance and the legislation around data protection
• Understands the need for proactive and responsible interaction with digital platforms.
• Effectively signposts patients and health professionals to patient support websites and newsletters.
• Is able to work with patients to interpret information in the public domain.
• Maintains an appropriate digital persona.
• Demonstrates ability to interact appropriately with women’s concerns and public campaigns