MSC Qualification In Healthcare Leadership

Healthcare clinical workers have differing needs for supervision than administrative staff, this may be on account of clinical provider’s clinical knowledge and responsibilities that may not be shared by administrative leaders. The position of leaders to allow this autonomy is supported, Kerfoot (2003) states that poorly lead healthcare

This reflective essay is based on the personal SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threats) analysis, to understand my leadership potential. It will define leadership within the context of the National Health Service (NHS) leadership as well as highlight some of the current incidents relate to poor leadership. Additionally, it will briefly discuss some of the relevant leadership theories that can be applied to nursing practice whilst exploring my own leadership style. Lastly, this essay will reflect the scenario from practice to support my “strengths” and “weakness” whilst developing a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Bound) goal plan to address one of my weaknesses and then the conclusion will be drawn summarising

This reflective essay is based on my strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities (SWOT) analysis (Appendix 1) in order to examine my leadership skills. Leadership is one of the essential component in nursing since all nurses are expected to demonstrate effective leadership skills to ensure patient’s well-being is protected and improve their experiences while receiving the care (Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (2015). Firstly, leadership will be defined within the context of the NHS and particularly nursing. Furthermore, some of the current health issues and challenges faced by health care practice that are related to poor leadership will be discussed. The essay will be continued by exploring various relevant leadership theories in relation to nursing practice and working within the Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs). Lastly, as mentioned earlier, I will also be reflecting on my strengths and weaknesses from practice, then develop a SMART (Specific, measureable, achievable, realistic and time-bound) action plan to improve my leadership skills which will be followed by a brief conclusion.

The government responds to The Francis Report in 2014 accepting all but 9 of the 290 recommendations issued in their initial response named ‘The Hard Truths’. They introduced a new legislation with an immidiete effect implimenting the toughest inspection regime covering all care services. Chief nursing officer Jane Cummings and Director of Nursing Viv Bennett introduced a 3 year strategy and vision that aims to promote values known as the NHS’s 6C’s. These 6 areas of action focuses on improving care for all patients which connects to the ‘WE CARE’ campaign. In brief, both state that competence; to have the ability to sucessfully enhance and improve lives. Compassion; to see through someone elses eyes and have an intent to act to change things for the better. Commitment; to be fully devoted to provide quailty care at the highest standard. Care; ensuring that every person counts whether it’s the service user, their families or the wider community. Communication; being open and honest with a mutual trust whilst working with others to take care of the patients physical and mental health as a whole. Courage; to have the ability to speak up if unethical practice is discovered whilst keeping in mind the respect and dignity of the patient. The government responds to The Francis Report in 2014 accepting

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (3978-51/52/53/54/55/56)

West, M., Eckert, R., Steward, K., & Pasmore, B. (2014). Developing collective leadership for health care. London: The King’s

This reflective essay is based on the personal SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threats) analysis, to examine my leadership potential. It will define leadership within context of the NHS leadership as well as highlight some of the current incidents relate to poor leadership. Additionally, it will briefly discuss some of the relevant leadership theories that can be applied to nursing practice whilst exploring my own leadership style. Lastly, this essay will reflect the scenario from practice to support my “strengths” and “weakness” whilst developing a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Bound) goal plan to address one of my weakness and then the conclusion will be drawn summarising the key points within the essay.

This essay aims to discuss the organisational structure of the NHS in Wales applying relevant management and organisational theory. The essay includes the traits and contingency approaches which is linked to leadership and management. In addition to this, it covers how the NHS implies leadership and management into their organisational structure. In similar to this, the improvement the NHS in Wales tend to make, will be discussed.

Nurses are increasingly becoming the strong leadership in developing all aspects of health care policy and decisions. Unfortunately the shared consensus is that most nurses do not possess leadership skills adequate enough to keep up with the ever-evolving field. The IOM reports on this by stating: “Nurses at all levels need strong leadership skills to contribute to patient safety and quality of care.” (IOM, 2010 pp.223) It is felt that nurses are depicted as people who carry out

Working in the health care environment the world needs effective, wise and visionary leaders, leadership matters in every organisation to change the health care environment so it may continue to grow to ensure it gives us better evidence based practice (Evans & M.L, 2015, p 34-50). All health care professionals are required at some point in their position to engage in management or leadership. As an AIN, EN or RN they all have a responsibility to educate, lead and manage within the health care profession (Innis & Berta, 2016, p.2-22). This allows each individual to develop useful and excellent leadership skills and management strategies to be able to educate and lead an exceptional team (Innis & Berta, 2016, p. 2-22). Although our greatest

This commentary will be written in the first person as it is a personal account of my learning throughout this module (Webb, 1992).In an attempt to demonstrate my learning, I have used the NHS Leadership Framework (2011) which structures my thoughts and writing. Platzer et al (1997) report that such a process, aids reflection. Reflection brings meaning to the experience and allows me to see other perspectives. Following Honey and Mumford’s tool in learning styles, being a theorist seemed to fit into my understanding of how I learned best.

The purpose of this essay is to examine theories of leadership using a reflective account. The author intends to discuss how the identified theories and/or models influence clinical practice in healthcare settings. Additionally, the essay will include discussions on the ways of measuring the effectiveness of these models. Finally, recommendations for the improvement of patient and staff experiences will be provided. The essay first defines leadership in general terms, and then focuses on leadership in the health care system.

The purpose of this essay is to examine the theories of leadership using a reflective account. The author intends to discuss how the identified theories and/or models influence clinical practice in healthcare settings. Additionally, the essay will include discussions on the ways of measuring the effectiveness of these models. Finally, recommendations on the improvement and patient and staff experiences are provided. The essay first defines leadership in general terms, and then focuses on leadership in the health care system.

There is no doubt organisations must have leaders to achieve share goals. In health care settings, leadership is essential and significant to promote patient safety. An effective leadership will inspire and motivate nurses to create the right culture in clinical setting. Not only will effective leadership reduce preventable harms and errors but also it accelerates the speed of achieving a satisfying health environment for both patients and health care workers. This essay will highlight the importance of effective leadership in clinical setting by starting with a clear definition of patient safety and patient safety culture, then it will explain the relationship in between patient safety and leadership. This essay will also introduce three leadership styles of authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire, followed by comparing their essential characteristics. Furthermore, a critical analyses will be demonstrated on how different leadership styles can help promote patient safety and reduce medication error in the inpatient hospital setting.

This piece of work will critically explore the theories about management and leadership in health care. At the beginning it will provide a base understanding of both topics and accountability importance. It will then concentrate