University of Sunderland

Leadership and Management for Clinical Practice

University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom

Course overview

Do you aspire to become a leader or manager within the healthcare sector? This is the only leadership course in the region relating theory directly to a clinical setting. It's useful if you hold at least a band 6 post, but it's not essential.

The important thing is having the support of your manager and trust. For example, you could be a band 6 physiotherapist who wants to progress to band 7. Or, you might be at band 7 but haven't studied the theory of leadership or management before.

We'll consider your suitability for the course in relation to your career pathway. This course has always received positive feedback. There have also been successful projects implemented within trusts as a result.

Key highlights

  • Only leadership course in the region applying theory directly to clinical settings
  • Designed for healthcare professionals seeking progression, such as band 6 to band 7
  • Suitable for staff new to leadership and management theory
  • Students have implemented successful projects within their trusts

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you must show evidence of: | You must also have approval from your Education Department within the employing trust.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

  • We Care Postgraduate Bursary

    The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Clinical team leader
  • Ward manager
  • Band 7 clinical lead
  • Healthcare service manager
  • Advanced practitioner

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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

Ready to start?

Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to your place.

Apply Now
Download Free Guide