This 20 credit module focuses on developing your existing expertise so that you are able to function effectively in a leadership role, allowing you to explore leadership in practice and enhancing your confidence and competence to lead and manage quality improvement and innovation.
Within the taught component of the module, you will at times be joined by guest key speakers from all sectors, not just health, who will share their valuable knowledge and experiences.
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FHEQ level
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This degree level module will enable you to demonstrate the personal qualities required to work with others, managing finite resources through initiatives supporting quality improvement and innovation.
On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
Assessment
You are expected to produce an assignment about a service improvement, initiative, or innovation. This can be about an idea you are considering, one that is under way or one that you have already completed. As part of the assignment you will complete a project proposal or project report.
(Please note that these assessment details are provisional - if you require further information please contact the module lead.)
Successful completion of the module will enable you to demonstrate the personal qualities required to work with others and to lead on the management of finite resources through initiatives supporting quality improvement and innovation.
On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
The assessment takes the form of a service improvement, initiative, or innovation. This can be about an idea you are considering, one that is under way or one that you have already completed. As part of the assignment you will complete a project proposal or project report.
(Please note that these assessment details are provisional - if you require further information please contact the module lead.)
Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
Access to:
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The degree and masters-level modules are taught together.
6, 13, 20, 27 April and 4, 11, 18 May 2021.
(Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change - always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit.)
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers.
In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date.
Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers.
The degree level module can be studied as a standalone professional development module, as a core module towards our BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Advancing Practice course or as an optional module towards some other BSc (Hons) Professional Development pathways.
The masters level module can be studied as a standalone module or as an optional module towards our MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Professions) programme and some other associated pathways.
Please contact the Professional Development Unit for any further information.
The University is adhering to
government guidance relating to COVID-secure operation. For this
reason, modules are being delivered in a variety of formats, with much content
delivered online, either in an interactive manner (i.e. requiring participation
at the allotted times), or sometimes in a passive manner (i.e. you may be able
to conduct some of the study outside of the typical taught hours of 09:00–17:00).
Some sessions, particularly clinical assessments, will continue to be delivered face-to-face with appropriate risk-mitigating measures in place. Others may allow you the option of attending face-to-face or synchronously engaging on-line with peers who attend face-to-face.
When you receive confirmation of your enrolment on a module, you will be granted access to our Digital Learning Environment (DLE or Moodle). You should access this prior to the start of your module to determine the teaching format of the module’s sessions.
"Effective leadership, innovative ideas and strategies are core to sustaining health services that continually strive to provide safe, high quality, compassionate care to all patients and service users. Leadership qualities and the act of 'leading' is the responsibility of each and every one of us who work in health services; each day we go to work, our actions no matter how large or small at front line or board level have an impact on the care we deliver. This module seeks to provide an understanding of the bigger picture and our own personal responsibility within and across organisations by exploring with other healthcare professionals, the theories, principles, ideas and ideologies that underpin effective leadership and promote innovation in practice."
This short course of 60 credits at degree or masters level is aimed at registered healthcare professionals currently in practice who wish to enhance their knowledge and gain a qualification at the same time.
Students wishing to undertake these modules as part of a professional development pathway:
Masters level - Individuals without a degree may be eligible to apply providing they have appropriate practice-related experience relevant to the programme, please discuss with the Professional Development Unit prior to application.
Each student will be considered and advised individually (where required) by the programme team and Professional Development Unit. Please contact the PDU or programme lead if you have any queries regarding your situation.
Funding
These modules are commissioned by Health Education England (HEE) and you may, therefore, be eligible for funding through your employing trust.
Please contact your Trust’s Educational Co-ordinator who will guide you through the application process.
If you work in the private, independent and voluntary sector, please contact your employer who will advise you.
Fees
For those who are self-funding, please see our professional development module fees page.
For further information regarding these modules, please contact:
Professional Development Unit
Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
Prospective student enquiries: pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1752 586951
Current student enquiries: pdu@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1752 586958