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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.