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Module title: Leading Innovation in Health and Social Care – Occupational Therapy
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: HSC11135
Module leader: Ciara Ryan
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Allied Health and Social Care Sciences
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module aims to introduce you to key concepts relating to the management and delivery of services as well as allowing you to develop a personal development plan for your transition into professional life. The module addresses the core themes of leadership and entrepreneurship, looking for you to consider innovative solutions to challenges faced within communities and consider how appropriate services might be implemented. In doing this, the module aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to lead change in the future.Topics will include:• Leadership and management – theory and practice• Conflict management and resolution • Organisational aims, strategy, and values• Audit and quality assurance• Entrepreneurship• Social enterprise• Implementing and managing change within services and communities• Service-user and stakeholder involvement in service design and implementation• Project management and resource management• Global perspectives• Sustainability of services• Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion • Healthcare technologies. • Occupational performance, participation, and occupational science to support communities
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Investigate the potential for, and evaluate the implications of, innovative practice and entrepreneurship in health and social care settings.

LO2: Critically discuss the complexities involved in leadership, resource management, evidence base, policy implementation and the management of change and/or creation in relation to a development of a service and/or business.

LO3: Critically appraise service-user engagement in the development and evaluation of health and social care services.

LO4: Critically discuss the changing health and social care context nationally and globally and the implications for current and future health sustainably and social care service delivery.

LO5: Evaluate methods for monitoring quality assurance in relation to a service and/business and equality, diversity, and inclusion in relation to staff and service users.

LO6: Evaluate own knowledge and skill level in order to formulate a personal development plan.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Elizabeth Anne McKay
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 20 Interactive sessions designed to facilitate critical discussion, analysis, and evaluation of theoretical information related to innovation, leadership, and service development in health and social care. Pedagogical Approach: Guided critical discussions, case study analysis, and scenario-based learning to develop advanced understanding of complex health and social care contexts.
Face To Face Seminar 8 Student-led seminars focusing on sharing and evaluating ideas between student groups, emphasising collaborative learning and knowledge exchange. Pedagogical Approach: Peer-to-peer learning, group presentations, idea generation, and critical reflection on emerging healthcare challenges.
Independent Learning Guided independent study 138 Self-directed learning incorporating online resources to provide theoretical background on module topics, enabling deep individual exploration of course content. Pedagogical Approach: Self-study materials, reflective exercises, and independent research.
Online GROUPSCHEDULED 34 Collaborative group activities requiring collective problem-solving, innovative solution development, and leadership skill application. Pedagogical Approach: Problem-based learning, scenario analysis, group business plan development, and collaborative strategic planning.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 40 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 0.25 Component 1 - Group Presentation (40%)A 20-minute group presentation (followed by 5 minutes of questions) proposing an innovative community-based health service improvement. Working in groups of 4-5 students, students will:1. Present a justified service improvement proposal supported by demographic data and stakeholder consultation2. Detail implementation plans including staffing, budget (£25,000 initial funding), and timeline3. Demonstrate service user engagement strategies4. Outline quality assurance mechanisms and evaluation strategies5. Submit a supporting 500-word executive summary (non-marked)Groups will be assigned in Week 1. Formative feedback will be provided through formative presentations in Week 8.
Report 60 6 Exam Period , WORDS= 1500 Individual Reflective EssayA 1,500-word individual reflective essay where students will evaluate their learning from the module and wider professional development. The essay must include:1. Critical reflection using a recognised framework to analyze experiences from the module2. Self-evaluation of professional capabilities and areas for development3. A detailed personal development plan with SMART goals4. Clear links to professional standards and evidence-based practice
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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