The module will provide an introduction to the principles of leadership and management beginning with an examination of styles together with a focus on teams and their effective management including the monitoring and review of performance. Management within the NHS will be studied, including its history, development and current direction together with current drivers in leadership and management within the NHS. This will form the framework for workshop 1 and will provide the basis on which students then move on to examine (in workshop 2) the management of change within the healthcare setting. Human resource management principles including employee rights and responsibilities will be discussed. The principles of `lean' and `six sigma' management will be examined before looking at the management of change. The role of quality management, laboratory accreditation systems and measuring quality will provide the context for an examination of how Quality is managed and the role of regulatory and professional bodies in competence and professional development. Workshop 3 focuses on financial management, budget planning, business planning and the management of change. The context is NHS financial planning, preparing 5 year plans and building a business case. The face-to-face workshops end with an evaluation of new ways of working within the NHS and other related healthcare settings.

Students will be encouraged to critically evaluate management strategies, leadership approaches and styles and to discuss current and topical professional issues relevant to healthcare science management.

Extensive support will be provided for guided independent study via the module Blackboard course pages (see below).

3 x 5 hour (15 hours) workshops 10am - 4pm.
Workshop 1 focuses on principles of management and leadership, managing teams
Workshop 2 focuses on Quality management, professional standards and responsibilities plus the management of change.
Workshop 3 focuses on Financial management and budget planning, building a business case and 5 year plan, further management of change.

Delivery methods during workshops will be varied and involve participant active learning. Group work and discussion will be included together with lectures, seminars and case based learning in small groups.

4 hours of prior reading / preparation is required for each workshop together with approx. 5 hours post workshop review and reflection.

Additionally, guided independent study will occupy the remaining 108 hours assigned. Tutor support will be provided via the Blackboard course pages where participants will find resources and guided material to direct and inform their reading, reflection, assessment, information gathering and critical appraisal.

Participants will have access to tutors online at specified times, as outlined in module handbook.

Access to online resources for distance students.
Computer capable of accessing VLE.
Suitable accommodation for supporting workshops.
Specialist lecturers from healthcare science and related sectors.

IIles, V and Cranfield, S. Managing Change in the NHS; Developing change management skills. A resource for healthcare professionals and managers. NIHR SDO publication 2008.
Hayes, J. (2007) the Theory and Practice of Change Management. Palgrave. ISBN 13-978-1-4039-9278-7.
Hunsaker PL. Training in Management Skills. Prentice Hall. ISBN 013 955014-3
Other texts may be recommended at the start of the module.

Working within healthcare science environment at a level suitable for progression to supervisory or managerial responsibilities.

Healthcare Science settings include both NHS and healthcare science or related labs in the private sector.

A written ASSIGNMENT (60%) involving critical review within the area of service redesign and modernisation. This may be focused according to the participants own working field of Healthcare Science. 3000 words maximum. (LOs 1, 2, 3, 5)

A REFLECTIVE LOG (40%) to include clear links between practice and concepts and theories delivered in workshops. It should be underpinned by a critical analysis of contemporary literature. The focus of the log will be planning for change and may include financial management of change. 2000 words maximum.
(LOs 2, 4, 5)

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment):
Participants will received formative feedback on the assignment and reflective log.

This module is fully supported by Blackboard course pages. The electronic support includes additional information about assessment, formative feedback and discussion groups, in addition to guided learning activities and guidance on independent study.