Leadership and Change
Starting dates and places
Description
Module delivery datesLancaster - 20 January 2014; 10:00 - 16:00 hours (and then online)
You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.
Closing date for applicationsThe closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.
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Lancaster - 20 January 2014; 10:00 - 16:00 hours (and then online)
You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.
Closing date for applicationsThe closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.
Why study with us?The aim of this module is to provide you with the opportunity to examine issues of quality management and leadership for change at the point of service delivery.
FinanceIf you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.
What can this course lead to?You may wish to use this module towards a degree such as the BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice or the BSc (Hons) Practice Development.
Resources and facilitiesWe are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.
Entry requirementsEvidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
More information about levels and credits.
Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteriaTo be eligible to study this module you should be able to apply it to your practice.
ModulesHLLG6021 Leadership and Change (20 credits at level 6)
Intended learning outcomesOn successful completion, you will be able to:
- Propose and critically review the need for a change in your practice area
- Develop a strategy to implement the change including a critical appraisal of the leadership and change management theories relevant to this
- Relate your findings and recommendations into the governance agenda in terms of continuous quality improvement
- Critically reflect upon your own strengths in developing as a change agent in order to promote and enhance your continuous professional development
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Burns, B (2004) Managing Change. 4th ed. London: Prentice Hall.
Covey S R (2004) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. 2nd Ed. Simon & Schuster, London
Marquis, BL & Huston,CJ (2008) Leadership roles and management functions in nursing (6th ed) Philadelphia: Lippincott.
McSherry, R., Pearce, P., Tingle, J. (2001) Clinical governance: a guide to implementation for health care professionals. Oxford: Blackwell
Northhouse PG ( 2010) Leadership theory & Practice 5th Ed. London: Sage
www.institute.nhs.uk NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement
http://www.sdo.lshtm.ac.uk/managingchange.html National Institute for Health Research National Institute for Health Research
http://www.nhsleadershipqualities.nhs.uk NHS Leadership Qualities Framework NHS Leadership Qualities Framework
Course summary Leadership: theories and approaches; reflection on own leadership styles. Change management theories and approaches - leading teams through change. Organisational culture in relation to leading change. Clinical governance, quality improvement and the QUIPP agenda. Report writing and development of presentation skills.Share your review
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