Leadership in Health and Social Care

The Leadership in Health and Social Care program of the University of Glasgow is aimed at professionals in Health and Social Care wishing to develop skills in leadership. Students will be encouraged to think critically about health and social care provision with a key focus on leadership, management and the economic landscape.

Why this program

• The Leadership in Health and Social Care program of the University of Glasgow will provide you with opportunities to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, expertise in critical appraisal, and the ability to lead and innovate in your area of practice.

• The program reflects the need for professionals in health and social care to develop leadership skills in a dynamic health and social care environment to ensure quality care delivery.

• The involvement of key people in leadership roles including the NHS and Scottish Government in both the planning and delivery will ensure that the program has both currency and relevance.

• You will have an opportunity to develop an understanding of economic assessment and explore approaches to managing budgets and balancing financial constraints with quality provision.

Career prospects

This program meets the need to prepare professionals in both Health and Social Care to take on leadership roles. This has now been identified as key in the provision of high quality health and social care. The course content affords an opportunity for participants to develop new skills in leadership and enhance existing skills. The course offers a unique opportunity to develop skills in economic costing that can lead to improved service delivery.

The involvement of leaders, both in the planning and delivery, from a variety of settings including NHS and Scottish Government ensures that the program is current and relevant.

Courses include:

• Leading Care - Putting Leadership into the Health and Social Care Context

• Leading Improvement in Care Provision

• Transforming Care Services