1. Critically evaluate contemporary leadership theory and the impact this makes on the leader’s role in the clinical setting in relation to team performance, service delivery and development
2. Critically evaluate the role of the leader in developing multi-professional and inter-professional partnerships
3. Critically reflect on the importance of responsibility and accountability in relation to key principles of the leader’s role
4. Identify and critically reflect on the impact of contemporary political agendas in relation to the leader’s role, for example national leadership standards, leadership development policies and issues, quality agendas and NHS/DH guidance

Please choose one element of assessment only:
Narrated PowerPoint: 40 minutes critical analysis.. A narrated presentation of 40 minutes based on a leadership and management challenge within your role or area of work. 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 narrated presentation. Addresses all the learning outcomes and is weighted at 100%
Written Assignment: 3000 word critical analysis assignment based on a leadership and management challenge within your role or area of work. Key themes of leadership such as change management; teams and team building; conflict management; decision making; and motivation for example will be included within your write work. Addresses all the learning outcomes and is weighted at 100%

The module content will facilitate in depth discussion and critical evaluation of issues underpinning leadership practice reflecting the three themes highlighted in the current / most appropriate National Leadership Framework.
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, organisational culture and concepts of power.

This leadership module aims to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to be an effective leader and implementer of change in clinical practice, regardless of your role or level within the clinical environment. Within the module you will be encouraged to take an active role during in-depth discussion and critical evaluation of issues underpinning current leadership practice. The module reflects the three themes highlighted in the current National Leadership Framework; Contemporary leadership theories, leadership qualities, self-awareness and visionary leadership, ensuring you have the most up to date information to impart in practice. You will also consider service delivery for example clinical governance, team building, responsibility and accountability, partnership working and empowerment as well as setting direction, including political awareness, leading and managing change, decision making and horizon scanning, organisational culture and concepts of power. Importantly equipping you, as a health professional, with the skills to lead effectively and implement change to improve care and service provision.

The module will be delivered using a variety of methods and approaches.
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (36 hours)
24 hours Lead and key note lectures
8 hours Seminar presentation
4 hours Group Tutorials

Guided Independent Study: (164 hours)
64 hours Blended learning - Blackboard
20 hours Library time
80 hours Assessment preparation

Barr, J. and Dowding, L. ( 2019) Leadership in Health Care. 4th edition. London: Sage Publications.
Gopee, N. and Galloway, J. (2017) Leadership and Management in Healthcare. 3rd Edition. London: Sage Publications
Northouse, P.G. (2019) Leadership: Theory and Practice. 8th Edition. London: Sage Publications.

Library
IT resources

Working in the health and Social Care arena