Critically analyse the application of leadership styles and team dynamics to the organisation of nursing care within an interdisciplinary environment

Module Code

29904

Module Title

Leading and managing care teams

Programme

Master of Nursing - (adult, mental health, child)

Master of Nursing Dual Qualification ( Adult and mental health/ Child and mental health)

Master of Science in Nursing (adult, mental health)

Launch Date

Submission Date

Exam board Date

 (tbc)

Anticipated resubmission date (subject to confirmation)

The pass mark for M (level 7) modules is 50%, with the Practice Assessment Document (PAD) being a Pass or Fail.

There are only two attempts allowed at each component of a module unless extenuating circumstances accepted.  A second fail can therefore lead to termination of your degree programme. There is no compensation between components of a module, and all parts need to be passed to complete the module, and to gain an overall mark. 

Please consult the assessment information in your handbook and on canvas for further information about submission, processes, and sources of support for your academic work and wellbeing.

The assessment

Assignment Task

3000 word essay critically reflecting on your own leadership development.  (70%)

Module Learning Outcomes to be achieved

• Critically analyse the application of leadership styles and team dynamics to the organisation of nursing care within an interdisciplinary environment

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of care metrics, performance management and human factors in leading the evaluation and continuous improvement of quality care

• Critically reflect on ability to manage own and others learning and professional development in transition to registered nursing practice including the supervision and development of others in the healthcare environment.

Type of Assignment

3000 word essay – including a 500 word personal development plan. 

Assignment aim

This assessment requires you to critically reflect on your own leadership styles and  identify areas for your own development, in readiness for transition to a newly qualified nurse within an interdisciplinary environment. . You will write a 3000-word essay that will be divided into two main sections:

Personal Development Plan (PDP) - 500 words

You will identify a maximum of 3 key areas for your growth and development as a leader within the nursing profession, justifying the importance of these areas in relation to the role you aim to undertake in the future. This personal development plan should be grounded in your self-reflection and provide a clear strategy for how you intend to address your development needs.

Critical Reflection on Leadership Styles and Team Dynamics - 2500 words

This section will be a justification of the needs identified in your PDP, using critical reflection, evidence-based practice and using evidence to explore these needs further. You will critically evaluate and reflect on your own leadership style(s), the application in nursing practice, and how it may impact team dynamics within an interdisciplinary care environment.

You will critically explore the effectiveness of your leadership approach in ensuring safe, quality care, and how this impacts the professional development of others, including the management and supervision of staff and peers. This should include a consideration of how your leadership supports collaborative care, and your role in fostering positive team dynamics and a shared vision for patient care.

Your work should be underpinned by relevant academic literature on leadership, team dynamics, and the management of care within an interdisciplinary environment. Ensure that your argument is balanced and draws upon both your personal experiences and theoretical frameworks.

Consider and discuss how you manage your own learning and professional development, particularly in the transition to registered nursing practice. Reflect on how you supervise, support, and develop others in the healthcare environment. This includes both peers and junior staff members, and your role in fostering a culture of continuous professional development.

Presentation

In addition:

• You must include a completed cover sheet.
• Do not include your name anywhere on the submission.
• Add your student ID to the header for each page.
• Include page numbers at the bottom of each page.
• Do not include the assignment title on the document.
• Use 12-point Arial, Calibri or Times New Roman font.
• Use Harvard (author, date) referencing.
• Use double spacing for the main section(s) and single spacing for the reference list, tables and bullet point lists.
• Start the reference list on a new page using the heading ‘Reference List’
• The word count includes all submitted text except for the reference list.

General guidance for writing at level M (7)

It is expected that at this level you are able to structure your written work.

At level M your writing will be proficient with fluent, well presented arguments that demonstrate clear application of theories and concepts.

Read widely – the breadth and depth of literature presented will aid problem solving and the development of some originality through analysis and application of thinking. This can be drawn from wider disciplinary literature as well as from the body of nursing knowledge.

Select the content that will help you to address the assignment task. Make sure everything you include is relevant. Demonstrate a systematic and logical approach in developing and debating your ideas so that the argument is clear to the reader. 

Support & Formative Feedback:

• The module will be launched on. The assignment guidance and tutorial will be available on the Canvas module.

• Online drop in sessions prior to submissions once teaching has been completed

• Group tutorials week commencing

• Formative opportunity of up to 300 words to be submitted on

Late submission, extensions and extenuating circumstances

If you miss the deadline for submitting academic work a penalty of 5 marks will be deducted for each working day the assessment is submitted late until a mark of zero is reached. Weekends, public holidays and university closed days are not included.

If you are unable to submit your work on time you can ask for an extension from student services.  If you submitted your work on time but believe that circumstances prevented you from doing your best work you may be eligible to apply for extenuating circumstances.  Please make sure you are familiar with the relevant policies and procedures (see canvas page for more information).

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen- AI)

Please be reminded of the following statements taken from the ‘Guiding Framework for the Introduction of Generative AI Within Teaching, Learning and Assessment’:

14. Generative AI tools have the potential to be used by students to support and enhance their learning experience.  Staff members should support and encourage such appropriate use.  For example, they might be used by students to summarise or extend key ideas introduced or discussed within lecture or seminars, develop personalised study resources and revision material, enhance their search techniques, or test their skills in critical thinking and analysis.

15. However, the use of generative AI within any assessment or assignment is not permitted unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Please note students of LMCT are not permitted the use of generative AI in their assessment task except to support their generic learning experience.

Students are referred to following point of the ‘Guiding Framework for the Introduction of Generative AI Within Teaching, Learning and Assessment’:

8. Any assessment submitted that is not a student’s own work, including that written by generative AI tools, are in breach of the University’s Code of Practice Academic Integrity …

Summative assessments for LMCT that evidence unacceptable use of generative AI will be subject to investigation in line with the University’s ‘Code of Practice on Academic Integrity’.

Further information

There is important information relevant to all assignments included on the canvas page for your module.  It is your responsibility to make sure you understand the processes, and rules and regulations for

• Finding support to understand and write your assignment
• Academic integrity
• Confidentiality
• Extensions and extenuating circumstances
• Marking, moderation, and external examination
• Feedback
• Resubmissions

If you are concerned about anything related to this assignment and cannot identify the right place or person to go to for help please contact the module leader as soon as you can.