The aim of this unit is to help students understand the difference between the function of a manager and the role of a leader, and be able to apply this understanding in supporting the development of effective teams. Students will consider the leadership and management characteristics, behaviours and traits which enable effective and seamless integrated care provision when working in partnership in teams across health, care and support service organisations. In addition, students will investigate how partnership working is applied across different services and give examples of where good practice is being applied.  

On completion of this unit, students will have demonstrated that they can work in a leadership role as part of a team and will have developed their knowledge and understanding of how partnership working benefits the users of services and organisations across health, care and support service provision. The leadership qualities that will be enhanced during the unit will help students to gain confidence and understanding when working as part of a team, or as a leader, which will support employment opportunities in the healthcare sector and progress into healthcare related degree programmes.