Module Descriptors
LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH STUDIES
NURS60527
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Edward Tolhurst
Email: E.Tolhurst@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
- SEMINAR PRESENTATION weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Resources
Library
IT resources
IT resources
Module Learning Strategies
The module will be delivered using a variety of methods and approaches.
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (36 hours)
16 hours Lead and key note lectures
4 hours Seminar presentation
16 hours Action learning sets
Guided Independent Study: (114 hours)
12 hours Group and individual tutorials
28 hours Blended learning - Blackboard
14 hours Library time
60 hours Assessment preparation
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (36 hours)
16 hours Lead and key note lectures
4 hours Seminar presentation
16 hours Action learning sets
Guided Independent Study: (114 hours)
12 hours Group and individual tutorials
28 hours Blended learning - Blackboard
14 hours Library time
60 hours Assessment preparation
Module Indicative Content
The module content will facilitate in depth discussion and critical evaluation of issues underpinning leadership practice reflecting the three themes highlighted in the National Leadership Framework (2012).
Contemporary leadership theories, leadership qualities, self awareness and visionary leadership.
Service delivery for example clinical governance, team building, responsibility and accountability, partnership working and empowerment
Setting direction, including political awareness, leading and managing change, decision making and horizon scanning, resource management and budgeting
Contemporary leadership theories, leadership qualities, self awareness and visionary leadership.
Service delivery for example clinical governance, team building, responsibility and accountability, partnership working and empowerment
Setting direction, including political awareness, leading and managing change, decision making and horizon scanning, resource management and budgeting
Module Texts
Armstrong M. and Stephens T. (2005) Management and Leadership. Kogan Page. London
Avery G.A. (2004) Understanding Leadership. Sage Publications. London
Iles V. (2006) Really Managing Health Care. Open University Press. Buckingham.
Kouzes J.M and Posner B.Z. (2003) The Leadership Challenge 3rd Ed., Josey-Bass. San Francisco.
Avery G.A. (2004) Understanding Leadership. Sage Publications. London
Iles V. (2006) Really Managing Health Care. Open University Press. Buckingham.
Kouzes J.M and Posner B.Z. (2003) The Leadership Challenge 3rd Ed., Josey-Bass. San Francisco.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A reflective assignment of 2000 words demonstrating an understanding of the leadership theory presented in your seminar presentation. The account must include contemporary leadership theory and must show how it relates to a professional leadership challenge encountered in your work experience. 70% Weighting (addressing LO's 3 and 4)
A seminar presentation of 20 minutes based on a leadership / management challenge within your work experiences. Key themes of leadership such as change management, teams and team building, conflict management, decision making, and motivation for example will be incorporated and presented in the seminar presentation. 30% Weighting - 1000 word equivalent (addressing LO's 1and 2)
Additional Assessment Details: Formative Assessment:
Group tutorials
A seminar presentation of 20 minutes based on a leadership / management challenge within your work experiences. Key themes of leadership such as change management, teams and team building, conflict management, decision making, and motivation for example will be incorporated and presented in the seminar presentation. 30% Weighting - 1000 word equivalent (addressing LO's 1and 2)
Additional Assessment Details: Formative Assessment:
Group tutorials