Curriculum
Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care (610/1483/7)
Health and Social Care Leadership – Unit code: A/650/4192
Unit HSC701
RQF level: 7
Unit Aim
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an in depth understanding of theories in relation to leadership, and leadership styles, using these to appraise the leadership role, selecting and applying appropriate leadership approaches.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
| Learning Outcomes. When awarded credit for this unit, a learner will: | Assessment Criteria. Assessment of this learning outcome will require a learner to demonstrate that they can: |
| 1. Understand theories of leadership utilised in health and social care settings. |
1.1 Analyse key leadership theories. 1.2 Analyse how leadership theories can develop and maintain trust and accountability. 1.3 Evaluate the challenges of leadership in the health and social care sector. 1.4 Analyse how different leadership styles may influence outcomes. |
| 2. Understand influences on motivation and performance in the health and social care sector. |
2.1 Assess the relevance of motivational theories to organisational performance in health and social care. 2.2 Explore factors influencing motivation and performance in the health and social care sector. 2.3 Analyse the impact of performance management on the success of health and social care organisations. 2.4 Analyse how own practice supports a positive culture in the organisation |
| 3. Understand the features of effective team performance within the health and social care sector. |
3.1 Explain the features of effective teams. 3.2 Analyse the different models of team leadership and their application to the health and social care sector. 3.3 Explain how challenges to effective team performance can be overcome. 3.4 Analyse how different management styles may influence outcomes of team performance. |