Leadership in Health and Social Care (International) University of Bradford

Overview

Our team of experienced academics and practitioners focus on competent management and effective leadership, giving students from both clinical and managerial backgrounds the tools required to deliver service improvement and sustainable change in health and social care settings.The programme is suitable if you:

• are working in a clinical or non-clinical role
• are already working as a health and social care professional, clinical scientist, nurse or doctor, and wish to pursue managerial opportunities
• are working within the health and social care or voluntary sector in a role such as commissioning, quality improvement, clinical auditing or risk management and are looking to take the next step in your career
• have completed an undergraduate programme in a relevant discipline and have some experience in health and social care

You will have the opportunity to study with people from a variety of different services and settings. The Leadership in Health and Social Care (International) programme is designed to fit into your busy working schedule and to be as useful as possible to both yourself and your employer.

University of Bradford combines study and assessment of theory alongside its application within a work setting.

Career prospects

This programme is for aspiring health and social care professionals who wish to apply for leadership and management roles in health and social care, and those already working as allied health professionals, clinical scientists, nurses or doctors.

The course is also suitable for those working in a variety of non-clinical roles, such as commissioners, quality improvement managers, clinical auditors, risk managers, team leaders, social workers, patient advocates, or those in the voluntary sector.

This course has enabled previous graduates to progress to more senior roles within their organisations, as well as secure secondments to national bodies.