1.1 Explain why it is important to work within the scope of own role, responsibility and training
Knowing where one’s duties start and stop is essential in any profession. Staying within those boundaries means respecting both one’s training and responsibilities, which benefits everyone involved. There are several important reasons for this:
- Ensuring Safety: The Health and Care Professions Council (2016) explains that following the scope of one’s training protects others from potential harm. When people work outside their qualifications, they risk causing issues for those relying on them.
- Legal Risks: The Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 points out that crossing professional lines can lead to legal trouble. This affects not just the individual but also their workplace if rules and regulations aren’t followed.
- Upholding Standards: Skills for Care (2018) highlights how acting within clear roles helps keep care services consistent. It builds trust among clients, teammates, and industry regulators by ensuring quality remains high.
- Building Expertise: Focusing on tasks one is trained to handle allows one to grow professionally. Quality Compliance Systems (2020) suggests that developing skills in a specific area leads to greater success over time.
By sticking to our individual roles, we protect not only the people under our care but also ourselves as a professionals. Straying beyond what one is prepared to do could put others at risk and harm the reputation of the organisation.
Understanding when to take action or direct someone elsewhere is vital – a sign of strength rather than weakness. It’s about meeting needs effectively while knowing when an issue requires expertise beyond one’s capacity.
Other answers in the full document:
- 1.2 Explain what is meant by a delegated healthcare task:
- who might delegate a healthcare task
- reasons for delegating a healthcare task
- 1.3 Describe own role in quality assurance processes and promoting positive experiences for individuals accessing care
- 3.1 Explain how a working relationship is different from a personal relationship
- 3.2 Describe different working relationships in adult care settings
- 3.3 Explain why it is important to work in partnership with others
- 3.4 Describe different skills/approaches required when working in partnership with others
- 3.5 Identify how and when to access support and advice about:
- partnership working
- resolving conflicts in relationships and partnerships