Compassionate Leadership, Research and Innovation University of Stirling

Overview

Compassionate Leadership, Research and Innovation at University of Stirling is a core module for students undertaking the MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting), but it would also be relevant for practitioners working in healthcare.  

The blend of learning and topics covered makes this module both appealing and distinctive. It involves the development of a range of skills including leadership, communication and presentation skills and implementation knowledge and skills for improving the quality of health care practice. These are directly relevant to the practice of contemporary health visiting, school nursing and healthcare practice. This module is offered by the multi-award winning Faculty of Health, Sport and Society, led by a group of world-leading academics, with strong and established research records, real healthcare experience and a wealth of world-class publications who will support you both personally and academically.

Objectives

You will:

• Critically explore the skills and knowledge required to undertake key leadership roles and lead research and innovation in health visiting practice to improve the quality of care.
• Evaluate relevant policies, legislation and guidance for contemporary healthcare services and reflect on the role of leadership in their application to practice on their application to practice to support healthy environments and workplace cultures now and in the future.
• Apply advanced knowledge and skills in compassionate leadership for implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of programmes or new services to improve the quality of care and the outcomes for children, families, communities and populations.
• Critically appraise learning theories and their application to practice to support a culture of learning and continuous professional development ensuring the delivery of safe and effective practice.
• Critically reflect on the impact of a compassionate leadership approach on the application of human rights, equality, diversity and inclusion working within a multi-disciplinary forum to meet the needs and improve the health and wellbeing of children, families, communities and populations.