The module can be taken as a free-standing module or as an optional module within the BSc (Hons) Healthcare Practice does not require students to have previously studied leadership and management. This module examines the theoretical, social, political and economic factors influencing the management, planning, delivery and evaluation of healthcare in the UK and other countries. International perspectives and models of health and care transcend the whole of the programme. The most recent health policies and initiatives which influence quality service provision (reflecting the key principles of the UK health and care systems) will be explored.
The module is aimed at multidisciplinary health professionals involved in the management, service development and evaluation of health and care. Students will be facilitated in applying theoretical perspectives within their sphere of practice, enabling them to achieve evidence based management of services at any level of the organisation. A blend of different learning and teaching approaches will be employed. Students are encouraged to make connections with appropriate personnel in their organisation to further their understanding of theoretical and policy constructs covered within the module.

Aims
1. To provide students with in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of the most recent policy initiatives that shape current and future services.
2. To explore how management theories can promote harmonious and effective multi- professional working (including service users/carers).
3. To facilitate the development of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the progression of students’ current and future roles,
4. To develop creative thinking leading to transformation of individuals and organisations.

What and how you will learn on the module

How you will learn:
This module is delivered using a blended learning approach which integrates a variety of on campus and online activities, supported by Canvas, the University’s virtual learning environment. A complementary range of activities are employed to engage you in the critical exploration of key topic areas, and the completion of formative tasks during the module also helps to keep you on track with the learning and gain feedback on your understanding of the content. A sense of community is developed and maintained with frequent opportunities for peer learning, enabling you to share your practice experiences and to learn from each other. Level 6 and level 7 students taking this module may be taught together. Academic writing and critical thinking skills are developed through ‘The Critical Thinking Skills Toolkit’ and other academic practice activities embedded within the module, that have been designed to nurture the skills needed to facilitate you to become a thoughtful, objective and reasoned thinker. This will help you tackle the assignment(s) confidently, understand marking criteria, use evidence, take a reasoned approach, make structured arguments and engage with other points of view.

What you will learn:

• Comparative Public Health and Health Care Systems in the UK and Europe
• Epidemiological perspectives of health in the global and local context
• Overview of priorities in healthcare provision from global, national and local perspectives
• Contemporary challenges for the UK health system
  
• Health economics, demands for health and social care vs. costs: needs for cost- containment and prioritisation.
  
• Service user involvement and measurement of health outcomes
  
• Roles and functions of the manager in health and social care
  
• Mission, vision and values in service planning
• Introduction to business ethics in the health and social care context.
  
• Role of power and politics in service planning and delivery (resource allocation) in health and social care
  
• Analysis of current frameworks within health and social care
  
• Roles and functions of the manager in health and social care
  
• National Institute of Clinical Excellence/Social Care Institute of Excellence
  
• Managing learning and development (including inter-professional working) in teams and the organisation
  
• Organisational management and structure in health and social care
  
• The role of supervision in health and social care