Control the use of physical resources

This standard covers financial control and its impact on resource allocation and efficiency.

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1. access and accurately interpret all relevant work instructions and information
2. work safely at all times and in accordance with all relevant legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols
3. provide clear and consistent advice to team members on how they can help to control expenditure and resource use
4. provide opportunities for team members to take individual responsibility for monitoring and controlling expenditure
5. monitor expenditure against budgets, and resource use, in accordance with organisational requirements
6. confirm that the use of resources is efficient and responsible
7. control expenditure and resource use in line with budgets and organisational requirements
8. take corrective action in response to actual or potential significant variations from budget promptly, ensuring compliance with organisational requirements
9. complete and store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements

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1. the current legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols which are relevant to your work practice and to which you must adhere
2. the scope and limitations of your own competence, responsibilities and accountability as it applies to your job role
3. how to access and interpret all relevant work instructions and information
4. specific procedures for reporting issues which are beyond your competence, responsibilities and accountability
5. the duty to report any acts or omissions that could be unsafe/detrimental to you or others
6. the hazards and risks which may arise during the execution of your work role and how you can minimise these
7. the organisational requirements for expenditure control, authorisation procedures and record keeping
8. the range of variations from the budget which may occur and what effective corrective action to take in response to these
9. the types of requests for expenditure outside your control which are likely to occur and the correct procedures to follow in response to these
10. the importance of effective expenditure control in enabling efficiency and your role and responsibilities in relation to this
11. the principles and systems which underpin effective expenditure control
12. how to complete and safely store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements

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31 Mar 2026

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Current

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Skills for Health

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SFHGEN66

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Health and Social Care, Health and Social Services Officers, Health Associate Professionals, Health Professionals, Health, Public Services and Care, Healthcare and Related Personal Services

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2259

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Control, physical, resources, financial

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