Access to IT facilities
Blackboard
Library

Armstrong, M., & Stephens, T., (2005) A Handbook of Management and Leadership: A Guide to Managing for Results. Great Britain: Kogan Page.
NHS Leadership Centre, (2004) NHS Leadership Qualities Framework - A Good Practice Guide.www.nhsleadershipqualities.nhs.uk
Taffinder, P., (2006) The Leadership Crash Course: How to Create Personal Leadership Value. 2nd ed; London: Kogan Page.

Contact Hours: (18)
12 hours Lectures and group work
2 hours Class based discussions
1 hour Student presentations
3 hours Group and individual tutorials

Independent Study Hours: (132)
32 hours Work based learning
50 hours Reading and reviewing policies
20 hours Preparation for formative presentation
30 hours Preparation for summative poster presentation

Access to work based activities through employment in health care setting

The configuration and responsibilities of a typical NHS Trust Board, including that of the Governing Body and key post holders
The structure and accountability of leadership within the work area.
The implications and impact of contemporary policies and publications for instance:
has the NHS Standard Acute Contract; the National and Local NHS Operational Plan; High Quality Care for All and other relevant government documents

Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of assessment
1. A Poster Presentation weighted at 100%
Design and produce a poster outlining the local healthcare structure demonstrating critical understanding of roles and responsibilities and the analysis of a management of leadership issue related to your own role supported by:
2. A 5 minute verbal presentation weighted at 0% pass/fail.
Addressing all LO's

both elements of assessment must be passed

Formative feedback will be given through class discussions, group and individual tutorials and presentations