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This practice module will be within child health care services where you will work within The Code: Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour (Nursing Midwifery Council 2015) demonstrating accountability and autonomy commensurate with registration. You will act in accordance with the duty of candour where appropriate. You will develop skills in clinical supervision and have knowledge of organisational values. You will have enhanced decision making skills and demonstrate the ability to teach others (individuals, families and colleagues/ professional/health and social care providers). You will provide compassionate person centred care commensurate with Registration applying effective communication strategies. You will have in depth knowledge of clinical governance, risk assessment and management, quality processes, service evaluation, service improvement and impact these have on service design and delivery. With increasing autonomy you will provide and evaluate care delivery applying patient safety policies and guidelines relevant to care setting commensurate with Registration. During this module you will demonstrate clinical skills commensurate with entry to the Register. You will engage in the practice of infection control and complete associated theory (Cleanliness Champions Programme) and numeracy related to practice.
You will continue to gain confidence in core child health nursing skills whilst developing greater independence in practice. You will demonstrate a sound knowledge base to inform decision making in the management and delivery of care in partnership with children and their families.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Demonstrate confident and autonomous working practices within the boundaries of the NMC The Code: Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour (2015).
LO2: Engage in effective team working by demonstrating key communication skills and decision making to ensure positive outcomes for people and families.
LO3: Based on best evidence available, deliver safe and effective care, demonstrating skills and attributes commensurate with registration.
LO4: Demonstrate professional accountability and autonomy through maintaining and enhancing the quality and standards in service provision in partnership with others.
LO5: Using a critical, problem solving approach, demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills in the delivery of care in partnership with children and families, taking cognisance of core values such as personal integrity and the best interests of the individual.