Leading, Developing and Designing Integrated Systems (LLD) (15 Credits, Level 7)

Program Overview

This program, offered by the University of Salford, focuses on developing leadership skills in healthcare professionals working in community settings. It emphasizes co-production and co-design techniques, equipping participants with advanced knowledge and skills to lead patient and service improvements within their organizations. The program is delivered online and includes a day of clinical skills training at the university.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

In a nutshell:

• Offered to healthcare professionals working in community settings.
• Focuses on developing skills in leading, developing, and designing integrated systems at individual, team, and organizational levels.
• Helps participants develop advanced knowledge, skills, and behaviors to lead patient and/or service improvements within their organizations.
• Offered as part of the Advancing Integrated Care MSc - General Practice Nursing program but can also be taken as a standalone module.

Objectives:

• Critically evaluate theories and strategies of leadership and co-production.
• Develop advanced skills and behaviors for leading patient and/or service improvements.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations through practical activities and mentoring.
• Enhance leadership qualities and learn their impact on developing healthy communities.

Description:

• Participants engage in online learning activities facilitated by academic and clinical professionals with experience in primary care and General Practice Nursing.
• Includes a day of clinical skills training at the university to enhance practical skills and apply theoretical knowledge.

Teaching:

• Delivered online one day a week through various learning and teaching activities.
• Led by academic and clinical professionals with substantial experience in primary care and General Practice Nursing.
• Includes a day of clinical skills training at the university to enhance practical skills.
• Participants receive mentoring and engage in activities to critically evaluate themselves and others.

Careers:

• Graduates will have advanced skills in clinical decision making and management of patients commonly encountered in the Practice Nurse role.
• Enhances professional roles by developing leadership and service improvement skills.

Other:

• The program is offered by the School of Health and Society at the University of Salford.
• The school has strong links with over 100 health and social care organizations, ensuring the program stays at the forefront of developments in the sector.
• Candidates can apply for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) if they have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.
• Students who do not meet the formal entry qualifications can take a written assessment designed for entry into the program.