Student Leadership Placement Toolkit - Preparation and Resources
Prepare for your leadership placement with this toolkit providing valuable information, resources, and tips. Learn about the importance of personality and learning style tests, essential leadership skills, and how to engage in the Student Leadership Programme effectively. Get ready for a successful placement experience and transition into practice-based learning.
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP PLACEMENT TOOLKIT Penelope Page University of Nottingham Unclassified
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Introduction Why a leadership placement? Preparation for placement What are AHPs? Integrated Care Systems POSITIVE Objective Setting Personality Tests Importance of Personality Tests Learning Styles Tests Leadership Styles Edward Jenner Programme Management vs Leadership Important Leadership Skills Healthcare Leadership Model 360 degree feedback To Do List Guide (during placement) Student Leadership Programme Useful links for Student Leadership References Contents Unclassified
Introduction We aim to provide information and resources to prepare you for your Leadership placement and support your transition into practice-based learning. Welcome to the Student Leadership Placement Toolkit Unclassified
A type of project placement Work with senior officials, the MDT and AHPs Opens eyes to a different career path, and the skills required Why a Consider the wider implications of your profession what's a good clinician? leadership placement? Develop communication and presenting skills useful for the future Prepares and educates you around leadership whilst still in Higher Education Brings awareness of the challenges facing the NHS Allows you to input to important issues Unclassified
Preparation for placement Begin thinking of what your objectives are? What do you want to get out of this placement? Do some reading around what a Leadership and project placement is Find out what your personality type and learning style is, so you can work best with your new colleagues Find out if you ll be working with other students, or see if other students have undertaken this placement type before for tips and ideas, or to form a buddy system Make sure to contact your placement as soon as possible to learn the logistics of it and any expectations they may have Communicate to your educators your previous experience, goals and any worries you have Ensure you have a safe, productive and confidential environment to work from, and you have all the necessary equipment If you must travel anywhere, preplan the route to avoid any last minute stress Plan your workday ahead to make sure you can get your tasks done, whilst also leaving time for yourself to relax Unclassified
What are the Allied Heath Professions? Third largest NHS workforce Holistic care from birth to palliative Provide system-wide care to assess, treat, diagnose and discharge patients across social care, housing, education, and independent and voluntary sectors (NHS England, n.d) Drama therapists Drama therapists Music therapists Music therapists Chiropodists / podiatrists Chiropodists / podiatrists Art Therapists Art Therapists Dietitians Dietitians Drama therapists Music therapists Chiropodists / podiatrists Operating Department Practitioners Operating Department Practitioners Occupational therapists Occupational therapists Orthoptists Orthoptists Osteopaths Osteopaths Paramedics Paramedics Operating Department Practitioners Occupational therapists Operating Department Practitioners Radiographers Radiographers (Diagnostic & Therapeutic) Speech and language therapists Speech and language therapists Prosthetists and Orthotists Prosthetists and Orthotists Physiotherapists Physiotherapists Speech and language therapists Prosthetists and Orthotists Speech and language therapists Unclassified
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Partnerships between the organizations that meet the healthcare needs across an area to coordinate services and to plan in a way that improves population health and reduces inequalities between different groups Originally developed in 2015 in 50 areas, and has since spread Integrated Working to develop better and more convenient services, interested in keeping people healthy and out of hospital Care NHS Long Term Plan stated all areas of England would be served by an ICS by April 2021 (which has now been achieved) (NHS, 2019) Systems There are Webinars available for further information about ICSs below: https://www.scie.org.uk/integrated-care/delivering/nhs-england-webinars/ https://www.scie.org.uk/integrated-care/delivering/nhs-england- webinars/ https://www.scie.org.uk/integrated-care/delivering/nhs-england-webinars/ (NHS, n.d) Unclassified
Value Care, compassion, respect, dignity and diversity People People centered care Image 2 Innovation Research, technology and global best practice Openness Honesty and transparency, listen to people s opinions POSITIVE is Nottinghamshire NHS s core values. It may be useful to familiarize yourself with them to ensure you embody these values when on placement. This represents their commitment to listen and learn from patients, service users, carers and staff, and ensure that they live by the values in a real and meaningful way Trust Trustworthy and integrity Safety Key priority Involvement Collaborative working with all key stakeholders (Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, n.d) Unclassified
Objective Setting Objectives are a great way of measuring and reporting progress, whilst allowing others to see what you re working towards and demonstrating achievement (Webb, 2016). Examples: To gain an understanding of leadership roles and the skills they require to be successful To develop an understanding of yourself and to build beginner level leadership skills required for leadership roles by using and understanding personality types and applying this to situations To develop communication and presenting skills with confidence to senior officials Improve awareness of own profession and the MDT they work alongside in order to improve patient centred care It is important to ensure they are SMART objectives. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely) Unclassified
Personality and learning styles tests allow you, and your educators to see what type of leadership you will benefit best from. The Myers Briggs Personality Test is a highly regarded personality test used commonly in the work place. https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test Personality Tests It may be worthwhile to complete this before / during your placement and reflect on how this will affect you in the workplace. The NHS also have a tool for determining leadership characteristics which may be useful https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare-leadership-model/supporting-tools-resources/healthcare-leadership-model-self-assessment-tool/ https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare- leadership-model/supporting-tools-resources/healthcare- leadership-model-self-assessment-tool/ https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare-leadership-model/supporting-tools-resources/healthcare-leadership-model-self-assessment-tool/ https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare-leadership-model/supporting-tools-resources/healthcare-leadership-model-self-assessment-tool/ Unclassified
Importance of Personality Tests One of the three perspectives on leadership is the personal skills. This includes your personality, behaviours, attitudes and standards. Each aspect effects who you are, and how you work as a leader. The more you understand, will help you develop as a leader (jenner.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk., n.d.). Personality tests provide you with strategic self awareness and insight as to how you are seen by others e.g. blind spots or problematic personality traits you may not be aware of Allows you to improve on any weaknesses and build upon your strengths (Sherman, 2020). Unclassified
Learning Styles Test The Kolb Learning Styles Test, describes four learning styles; activist, theorist, reflector and pragmatist and describes how these types learn best This is worthwhile to complete whether on placement or not, as it can be applied to all your future learning http://www.bunbury.wa.gov.au/pdf/environment/u472/Appendix%2019%20U472%20 Community%20Facilitator%20Kolb%20Questionnaire%20Final.pdf The VARK Questionnaire also can give a more basic, but practical description of your learning style https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/ Unclassified
Leadership Styles Transactional Reward and punishment style leadership Transformational Seeks to inspire and empower to create change Servant Democratic Value ideas and input from others equally Others needs above their own. Help first, lead second Bureaucratic Power comes from hierarchy not personality. By the book , follows sets of rules / plans Autocratic Opposite of democratic. My way or the highway regards to all decisions / tasks Laissez-Faire Provides resources but allows team to make decisions. Opposite of micromanagement. Charismatic Lead using communication and persuasion rather than strict instructions This quiz can provide a slightly broader idea of your leadership style: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/leadership-style- quiz.htm (Boogard, 2019) Unclassified
Part of the NHS Leadership Academy Free to access with NHS email 2 part course LAUNCH & FOUNDATIONS Allows you to consider how you can implement leadership skills within your role, and how to progress. Head start in education in leadership, whilst still in Higher Education Focuses on key skills such personal development, values, person-centred care, The Healthcare Leadership Model and Adaptive Leadership Leads to an NHS Leadership Academy Award in Leadership Foundations Leads to the Mary Seacole Programme for first time leaders in healthcare https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/pr ogrammes/the-edward-jenner- programme/ Edward Jenner Programme Unclassified
Management vs Leadership It s a common misunderstanding that management and leadership are the same thing Management is controlling a group to achieve a goal, maintaining order and working with the preset rules Management is seen more like the science whereas leadership is like an art Leadership is the ability to influence, motivate and aid others to contribute towards a organisational success (Nayar, V., 2013). They can confront maladaptive norms and create better rules / ideas Leadership is needed to be present at all levels of an organisation for it to run smoothly and effectively Unclassified
Important Leadership Skills Below are 10 skills that if practiced, will help improve your leadership abilities. Lead by example Continuous development / education of your leadership skills Be proficient in your area of knowledge Make sound and timely decisions Seek and take responsibility for your actions (both negative and positive) Have a positive attitude Communication with your colleagues Get to know your colleagues' personalities Delegate if / when appropriate Ensure any tasks given are understood, supervised and completed (Collingwood Executive Search, 2019) Unclassified
Healthcare Leadership Model 9 Leadership Dimensions Become better leaders, by understanding how behaviours affect the culture and climate your colleagues work in Most important element comes from a combination of emotional expressiveness, self-confidence, self- determination and freedom from internal conflict. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Inspiring shared purpose Leading with care Evaluating information Connecting our service Sharing the vision Engaging the team Holding to account Developing capability Influencing for results Healthcare Leadership Self Assessment tool: https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare- leadership-model/supporting-tools-resources/healthcare- leadership-model-self-assessment-tool/ (NHS Leadership Academy, 2013) Unclassified
360 degree feedback Links to the 9 dimensions of the NHS Leadership Model Allows you to identify your leadership strengths and development needs Receive objective feedback from a trained facilitator Report complied from your educators, peers and colleagues to give an idea of people s perceptions of your leadership qualities Costs 40 Link to fill in form to apply https://midlands.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/our-offers/leadership-development/ Unclassified
To Do List Guide Update and check in on your objectives weekly After experiencing anything new / interesting set aside time to do reflections as soon as possible Ask your educator/s to set aside time to discuss your progress / worries at least once a week Ensure you give yourself screen breaks Pre plan your day for effective use of time Communicate any worries you have to your educator or university placement liaisons Unclassified
If you are interested in taking your leadership training further, consider the Student Leadership Programme Partnership between the Council of Deans of Health and Burdett Trust for Nursing Aimed at the nursing, midwifery and AHP workforce Aims to promote and develop leadership skills among the future nursing, midwifery and AHP workforce by working with first and second year pre-registration students Involves a two-day residential event, a coaching scheme, an online community discussion forum, final residential meeting and then a 500- 1000 word report on the leadership journey 50 fully funded places offered every year https://councilofdeans.org.uk/studentle adership/ Student Leadership Programme Unclassified
https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/students/ Overview from the NHS leadership academy https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/students/ https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/blog/develop-tomorrows-leaders-today/ Developing Tomorrow s Leaders, Today https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/blog/develop- tomorrows-leaders-today/ https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/blog/develop-tomorrows-leaders-today/ Useful links for student leadership https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/blog/learning-to-be-a-leader/ Learning to become a leader https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/blog/learning-to-be-a- leader/ https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/blog/learning-to-be-a-leader/ https://se.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/supporting-our-leaders-this-winter/leadership-bites/ Leadership Bites https://se.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/supporting-our-leaders- this-winter/leadership-bites/ https://se.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/supporting-our-leaders-this-winter/leadership-bites/ https://iseethedifference.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/AHP-Leading-The-Way.pdf Allied Health Students Leading the Way https://iseethedifference.co.uk/wp- content/uploads/2020/09/AHP-Leading-The-Way.pdf https://iseethedifference.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/AHP-Leading-The-Way.pdf CSP article diverse student placement finds that anybody https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2020-10-30-diverse-student-placement-finds-anybody-can-be-leader can be a leader https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2020-10-30- diverse-student-placement-finds-anybody-can-be-leader https://www.csp.org.uk/news/2020-10-30-diverse-student-placement-finds-anybody-can-be-leader https://www.csp.org.uk/professional-clinical/leadership/leadership-development-programme Leadership Development Programme information https://www.csp.org.uk/professional- clinical/leadership/leadership-development-programme https://www.csp.org.uk/professional-clinical/leadership/leadership-development-programme Unclassified
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