Clinical Leadership and Human Factors
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
The purpose of this the module is to enable students to understand and apply clinical leadership skills to reflect the essential need for safe, effective and caring clinical practice. Students will also develop a working knowledge of what human factors are and how they can influence clinical practise. Covering subjects such as leadership styles, situational awareness, team working, communication, decision-making and clinical safety-netting, this module will provide you with the tools to practice as a safe and effective clinician.
Key highlights
- Develops clinical leadership skills for safe, effective and caring practice
- Builds working knowledge of human factors in clinical practice
- Covers leadership styles, situational awareness and team working
- Explores communication and decision-making in clinical settings
- Includes clinical safety-netting to support safe patient care
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: professional_registration — All applicants must be a registered healthcare clinician (HCPC, NMC etc.) A minimum of 100 credits at level 5 Applicants who do not have the required 100 Credits at level 5 through certificated learni…
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Clinical Team Leader
- Senior Paramedic
- Nurse Team Leader
- Clinical Lead
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,625 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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