Leadership (XANP7803)

Module delivery dates January delivery -

This module is running by distance learning commencing on 10 January 2013.

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 7 or 8 January 2013 (you only need to attend one date) and in Carlisle on 8 January 2013. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Why study with us?

This module is part of the MSc/PgC Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care programme and also the Community Specialist Practice and Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programmes. The aim of this module is to assist you to analyse and evaluate the principles of leadership and your application to practice.

Finance

NHS Funded Trust Employees:

After you have decided which module you would like to study, you will need to check that you meet the entry criteria. If this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, the next step is to contact the CPD lead (training manager) at your Trust. They will then ask you to complete the CPD-Apply application. Once this has been authorised by your trust, the University will contact you with further information.

If you are self-funded or intend to fund this by other means, please follow the University’s ‘apply now’ link on the left hand side of this page.

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and social care 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 requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria

To be eligible to study this module you should be able to apply it to your practice.

Modules

XANP7803 Leadership (20 credits at level 7)

Intended learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student will be able to:

1. Critically reflect on personal knowledge, skills and attributes, particularly communication required for a leadership role
2. Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of Leadership and how it differs from and is complementary to management
3. Critically discuss different theories and styles of leadership
4. Systematically review Leadership from professional, ethical and legal perspectives and reflect upon the implications of health systems, culture and management structures for the development of Leadership
5. Analyse the strategies available for achieving change in different situations including the importance of personal and organisational power

Core bibliography

Bennis W Thomas R (2002) Geeks and Geezers, How Era, Values and Defining Moments, Shape Leaders. Harvard, Harvard Business School.

Despain J, Bodman J (2003) Value-Based Leadership London. Prentice Hall.

Goleman D et al (2002) The New Leaders London. Little Brown.

Kouzes J (2002) The Leadership Challenge London. Josey Willey Bass.

Leithwood K et al (1999) Changing Leadership for Changing Times Buckinghamshire. Open University Press.

Northouse P (2001) Leadership theory and Practice London.

Sage Russell and Tobin (1999) Practical Leadership Skills London, Kogan Page

Course summary

You will initially explore the difference between leadership and management in order that the concept is well formed and understood. The module will examine the term leadership from a philosophical, psychological, social, spiritual and ethical stance. Various theories of leadership will be offered for critical analysis and application. The skills necessary for leadership will be covered. The analysis of the power structures and cultures, which are found in the health services, will be explored in order to place leadership in the wider context.