Leadership skills in healthcare practice
Who should attend this course?
This Leadership in skills healthcare practice course is for health care professionals who have leadership responsibilities or are intending to progress to a leadership role.
The course can be taken as part of the BSc Contemporary Nursing Degree or as a stand-alone course.
Course content
The aim of the Leadership in skills healthcare practice course is to critically examine the skills of leadership which support the provision and enhancement of contemporary healthcare practice and management.
Learning and teaching sessions will normally incorporate:
- Leadership theory and styles
- Team dynamics
- Decision Making
- Managing change
- Conflict resolution
- Personal development planning
- Self-assessment and skill development
Download a printable version of the leaflet for the Leadership skills in healthcare practice course
How does this module map the NHS KSF?
Participants will explore and develop skills that relate to:
- Core Dimensions 1, 2, 4 and 5
- General Dimensions 1, 2 and 6
Assessment
The assessment of this course consists of:
- A 1,000 word action plan with actions that meet your vision and goals
- A SWOT analysis identifying your leadership strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats presented by a practice situation within health care services
- A 2,000 word critical reflection exploring aspects of your leadership skills that enhances service provision
Why choose this course?
How to apply
Apply for the Leadership skills in healthcare practice course
Course fees
Credit/level for this course: 15 credits at level 6
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Contract funding for NHS staff
The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals.
If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.
Study routes
- Part Time