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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

30

Level (including FHEQ):

H (FHEQ Level 6)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2026-09-01

Module Leader:

Carley Turner

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Seminar

Lecture

Professional Body Requirements

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Health and Care Professions Council

Synopsis

In this module you will gain an understanding of how health and social care is influenced, shaped and provided in the UK. You will explore how leadership at all levels of an organisation is key to transforming and providing quality person-centred care. This module will help you to prepare for… For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

It will be primarily taught through seminars with a small amount of lecture content. Students are expected to undertake significant independent study through structured reading on a weekly basis to supplement and develop their learning. This includes a wide range of online resources accessed through the University's Virtual Learning Environment… For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

The legislation and policy that shapes and effects health and social care deliveryLeadership, leadership approaches and initiatives that ensure efficiency and diversity in health and social care deliveryBusiness case development considering funding, sustainability, outcome measurement, audit, advocacy, quality and valuePreparation skills for employment and selection eventsHealth inequalities, diversity, inclusion and… For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Critically appraise relevant policy and position documents and the broader evidence base.
2.
Critically discuss how policy and position documents and the broader evidence base shape health and social care delivery.
3.
Develop innovative and sustainable recommendations for improvements in service provision.
4.
Present findings in an appropriate style for different stakeholders.
5.
Demonstrate your evolving professional growth, highlighting your fulfilment of ongoing continuing professional development expected of a physiotherapist.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Assessment 2: Written plan

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Presentation

Assessment 3: Presentation

Assessment Criteria

The school generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply.   Identities of individuals and organisations should be anonymised, and confidences respected.  The expectation is that text-based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®. All elements of assessment must be passed to gain credit for this module.

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Reading List