Reflection

My interpersonal skills have been developed through working closely with colleagues whilst on placement but also through my employment at the coffee shop, this has been particularly useful when training new staff.

Personally, for the duration of the health and social care course I believe that I have changed. This course has given me the additional skills and knowledge in which I can use for the future. My presentational skills especially have improved as before when I had to present to an audience I would become very nervous, however in various units presenting in front of an audience was essential. From the encouragement from both the teachers and my peers I am able to now confidently speak in front of a small audience and be comfortable with my work and present it - I have also used their feedback as a way to improve myself.

In each of your three placements, following consultation with your supervisor, you will plan, provide and evaluate five learning activities/experiences that

With all that said I think the overall experience helped me develop professional and prepare for future professional relationships ahead, such of between nurse and service user. The placement is the main cause for my professional development as it for a formal learning opportunity; however at the same time my academic work has helped me develop professionally as well. This is because it helped me develop my strengths as well as increase my self-awareness. However with all that said I believe that I developed professionally within the placement rather than anywhere else. This is due to the reasons above and also because of other areas that the work placement helped me develop which is are linked to professional development. for example it taught me about time keeping and how to manage my time, for example it taught me that I needed to leave with sufficient time in case there were delays or due to other reasons. It also taught me

Whilst all of my previous work experience has been voluntary work, the skills I gained from them all is invaluable. Working within a school has helped develop my professional persona and strengthened my ability to remain calm and focused when working under pressure. Similar skills were gained from working for ChildLine, which also helped further my communication, problem-solving and team working skills. Meanwhile, working in the

I have thoroughly enjoyed my first placement and feel as though I have learnt a great deal in just 8 weeks. I am happy with the feedback I have received, it corresponds to my own self-reflection and I believe it will help me develop and improve many of my skills.

In this experience we had the chance to learn and experience new skills and capabilities. The

This allowed me to expand my aptitude for quantitative analysis of accounting and allowed me to work closely with banks such as Halifax and Accord, allowing me to gain an insight into the importance of communication and focus in this line of business, which skills I have learned and built on could be most put into my university course and future

With these newfound skills I had developed, I felt empowered within placement – like I was beginning to fit in and not just a loose end. As the shifts passed, I began to evaluate my own practice to identify areas for improvement and make amendments in order to compensate for the diverse needs of the client base at Brampton Lodge.

My Placement Learning Opportunity (PLO) took place within the voluntary sector at an organisation named Extern. The project I specifically worked in was the Intensive Family Support Service (IFSS). Referrals for this service were mainly submitted by social services however, request for service could also be made through the doctors, housing executive, youth justice agency or the police. IFSS provided a tailored care plan specific to each individual/family in order to meet the needs required. It offers a more 'hands on ' approach so that the outcome is as positive as possible. My role within this PLO setting was to work alongside relevant legislation, policies and procedures and engage with service users and their families to meet

Having taken time out of education I can now see what path I must take in order to advance my skills. Time spent traveling away from home has allowed me to

The placement has given me experience in patient contact and working within a team, attending and facilitating meetings. The project involved myself liaising with families of children who had undergone epilepsy surgery to collect the data on behavioural improvements. I shadowed appointments and learnt a lot about secondary psychiatric disorders and problems of epilepsy, including autism, ADHD and personality changes. In addition to the experience I gained during the project, the course has provided me with the knowledge and understanding of conditions such as personality disorders, psychosis and substance abuse, as well as the social, environmental and psychological causes and perpetuating factors to the disorders.

This semester I learned a lot about writing in English 151. It has been a roller coaster ride with these essays for me this semester. I learned step by step how to write a good essay and how to have your readers be engaged in what you’re trying to tell them. Each essay I did has taught me something valuable I can take to the next level of English. I feel as if as the semester went by I did not take my writing that seriously and that reflected in my grades I received in each essay. It made me a better student and writer and it will reflect next semester. In this essay, I will reflect on what I learned throughout this semester that you should apply in your writing when you begin English 151.

I am applying for the position of a Residential Child Support people's lives especially within the healthcare settings. I am very keen to work within this role. I believe that, working within the would help to learn new skill as well as use my skills which I have already gain in previous health care experience.

I have learned to communicate better with both my colleagues, patients and their families and how to develop therapeutic relationships. I have also improved in academic writing. I feel I have made positive impact on both patients and their families during module three and four placements. I safely practiced the clinical skills acquired during theory and on placement and have developed more confidence in delivering these skills.