Module Descriptors
LEADERSHIP
XCPD60386
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - SEMINAR weighted at 30%
- BUSINESS PLAN weighted at 70%
Module Details
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 (2002).
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 Additional Assessment Details
Seminar presentation of twenty minutes based on an audit identifying a minor resource need within the students practice setting. Students will be expected to use a systematic approach to the audit based on the implementation of a recognised audit tool
Weighting 30% - 1000 word equivalent (Contributes to Learning Outcomes 1 and 2)
2. Preparation of a bid/proposal, based on the audit, providing a range of evidence to obtain financial support for the resource identified. The proposal must include the relationship to national and local plans and provide a coherent methodology to support the bid. (Contributes to Learning Outcomes 3 and 4) Weighting 70% - 2000 words
Additional Assessment Details:
Both elements of the assessment must be passed in order to successfully pass the module
Formative Assessment:
Group and individual tutorials
Weighting 30% - 1000 word equivalent (Contributes to Learning Outcomes 1 and 2)
2. Preparation of a bid/proposal, based on the audit, providing a range of evidence to obtain financial support for the resource identified. The proposal must include the relationship to national and local plans and provide a coherent methodology to support the bid. (Contributes to Learning Outcomes 3 and 4) Weighting 70% - 2000 words
Additional Assessment Details:
Both elements of the assessment must be passed in order to successfully pass the module
Formative Assessment:
Group and individual tutorials
Module Learning Strategies
The module will be delivered using a variety of methods and approaches.
contact hours will include;
Lead and key note lectures 40%
Seminar presentation 10%
Action learning sets 20%
directed and independent learning will include
Group and individual tutorials 10%
Blended learning - Blackboard 5%
Library time 5%
Assessment preparation 10%
contact hours will include;
Lead and key note lectures 40%
Seminar presentation 10%
Action learning sets 20%
directed and independent learning will include
Group and individual tutorials 10%
Blended learning - Blackboard 5%
Library time 5%
Assessment preparation 10%
Module Texts
Armstrong M. and Stephens T. (2005) Management and Leadership. Kogan Page. London
ISBN 0 7494 4344 8
Avery G.A. (2004) Understanding Leadership. Sage Publications. London
ISBN 0 7619 4288 2
Iles V. (2000) Really Managing Health Care. Open University Press. Buckingham.
ISBN0 335 19414 1
Kouzes J.M and Posner B.Z. (2003) The Leadership Challenge 3rd Ed., Josey-Bass. San Francisco.
ISBN 0-7879-6833-1
ISBN 0 7494 4344 8
Avery G.A. (2004) Understanding Leadership. Sage Publications. London
ISBN 0 7619 4288 2
Iles V. (2000) Really Managing Health Care. Open University Press. Buckingham.
ISBN0 335 19414 1
Kouzes J.M and Posner B.Z. (2003) The Leadership Challenge 3rd Ed., Josey-Bass. San Francisco.
ISBN 0-7879-6833-1
Module Resources
Library resources including textbooks, journals and videos, internet web sites
OHP and power point projector and laptop
Module teachers
OHP and power point projector and laptop
Module teachers