Golden goose or white elephant? Exploring lifelong learning through the professional group of operating department practitioners

General findings indicated practitioners were engaging in a variety of learning as advocated by their regulatory body, and thus meeting their professional and organisational responsibilities. Further investigation presents a tale of contrasts:from the positive experiences of learning which are driven by a commitment to delivering high standards of patient care, to the negative experiences with regards to participation and provision. Participation was hampered by a range of structural and organisational barriers, some of which were identified as being unique to this group.Providing a 'snap-shot' of learning within the NHS at a time of challenge and financial constraints the research questions the underpinning philosophy of lifelong learning policy in promoting inclusivity and prosperity and exposes deficiencies within organisational policy.

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

edd

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

The Open University

Year dc:date.issued

2015

Author dc:creator

• Parker, Susan Elizabeth

Language dc:language

en