There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module will introduce you to the following topic areas, which you will explore in the context of your area of nursing: Clinical Leadership; Clinical Governance and Change Management. You will explore partnership and team working, and critique effective leadership in contemporary healthcare practice. There will be opportunities to consider the role of the nurse leader in relation to teaching and learning, inter-professional education, clinical support, and supervision. You will consider leadership styles and qualities that are effective in supporting change within the complexity of healthcare settings, and explore theoretical aspects of leadership in the context of your practice. Reflective skills will be explored, and these skills will be used to explore the impact of leadership and change management within your clinical practice.

LO1: Critically reflect on the key theories of leadership in the context of healthcare.
LO2: Evaluate the role of leadership in ensuring patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and a positive patient experience through a quality improvement process.
LO3: Demonstrate an understanding of behaviours and roles associated with effective leadership styles to facilitate change in practice.
LO 4: Critically reflect on the key concepts within this module and how this learning will influence your professional practice.