Module number: 6HW034

Module Title: Leadership for Healthcare Practitioners

Module Leader: Mrs. Bhawna Solanki

Submission Date: 29th April 2021/ July

Assignment Title: Leadership for Public Health Practitioners

Student Number: 1221775

Word Count: 3000

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Critically discuss the Public Health leadership role current practice discuss the
qualities required for effective health care within the area of chosen Health
promotor or.
Define a Leader.
There are different types of leadership definitions, Bernhard and Walsh (1995:17) describe
leadership as the process that is used to move a group towards a goal setting and
achievement and can be learned by discovering the ahead and encouraging and inspiring
others to follow……cited in Leadership in Health Care. However, Stewart (1996: 3)
collaborates with the idea that a leadership should have a positive spirit, accompany by
personality and vision…. cited in Leadership in Health Care. While Barr and Dowding (2016)
described leadership must be a part of caring the way an individual ‘s clinical beliefs, values
and behaviours. “Leaders are those who can challenge process, inspire a shared vision,
enable others to act, modules the, and encourages the heart” (Tourangeau, 2003).
1.Current practice of leadership
Select an area of P/H where you can identify a leadership role /select an area of current
practice P/H
Mental Health area is the current practice chosen area. The Health improvement
practitioner (specialists) look after vulnerable people in the community and focus on
improving specific mental health services. The Health improvement practitioner (specialist)
is the leadership role chosen area in public health will be explored in this assay. The Health
improvement practitioner (specialist) will involve working with individuals, groups,
communities and organisations to influence and improve the health of the population.

Demonstrate an understanding of relevant leadership theories and

approaches•
Leadership v Management
Marques (2016) emphasis that managers are for day to day working, but leaders are the
ones the who must turn things to a long direction. However, managers use traditional
approach to set their goals (Max Weber 1947) describe that traditional leadership based on
the power in the leader while holding on the traditions of the past.
The two main leadership theories for management and leadership are transformational and
transactional theories will be applied in the area of mental health in the community. These
two leadership theories can be used both in public health areas ( ). The Health improvement
practitioner (specialities) leadership focuses on order and structures over creativity. The
transactional leadership theory focusses on supervision role, organization, and group
performance, specifically focusing on rewards and punishments to motivate the followers.
Transactional theory is more aligned with management, system in place for services for
people to access the services. The HIP will plan, and delegate leaders and communities
make sure services are run smoothly.
The transformational theory or relationship theory HIP leadership use positive relationship
between their team members to have better results. This will be used by the HIP to
motivate and inspire people, using their enthusiasm and passion including being models and
be in the same level and respecting. The transformational theory has been chosen to be
working more advantage in public health as it promotes individuals and groups to improve
their lives without forcing them but to follow using their talents.
The approaches used by the Health improvement practitioners in the mental health area to
improve the servicers in the community. A Planned approach is used by leadership to plan
leadership roles and use the Gantt chart to set projects in the community allocating leaders
in the council. The emergent approach, the leader will try to find out what they think about
their services? And what they like to overcome from local community? Work in the
community, see what things to be put in place. Planned approach in leadership public
health. (Talk about behaviour change) What to increase services of support in
Wolverhampton,
Leaders are expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote trust such as consistency,
integrity, concern and problem solving (Arks and Ferria, 2002) Book (Organizational Level
variables: Ethics and Politics ( )
The theory of emergent change suggests that change is a continuous process with an open ,
unpredictable end, in which organisations respond proactively to environmental stimuli
(Burnes, 2004)
Planned “ a pattern of action that develop s over time in an organisation im the absence of a
specific mission and goals
Emergent change procession engage the diverse people of system in focused tet open
interactions that lead to unexpected and lasting shifts in perspective and behavour
2 Pehhy Holman.
3.. 2 types of leadership style
Leaders use transformational approach to influence to entice followers (Conges and
Kanungo, 1998) depends on leader’s style, morality their role characteristics and how to
present the vision (Berson et al., 2001) … cited in Leadership Today: Practices for Personal
and Professional (2016).
Authoritative style --- mainly giving instruction.
Democratic both work in Public health
Consultee people to prevent people from risk of
The differences between management and leadership style, Gopee and Galloway (2017)
described traditional leadership styles as one has authoritarian or autocratic which a leader
or manager makes decisions alone and expects obedience of instructions. The autocratic
leadership style varies according to the specific care and circumstances, example dealing
with a mental health issue or pandemic as Covit19. (Gopee and Galloway, 2017). This could
work in an emergency to save lives e.g., stay in your house to save lives Covit19 pandemic
instructions. However, the HIP deals with the population in the community, mainly
supporting them to change their behaviours. Autocratic leadership style advantages things
can be done quickly and done without consulting anyone in times of decision making when
an action need to be taken. This could help the HIP to apply ethical and empathy to deal
with emergences and decision making.
The democratic or participative this a leader seeks views from other parties can engage in
open two-way communication. This is used on individuals and teams. This leadership
encourages collaborative in teamwork (Gopee and Galloway, 2017).
what power play role when leading individuals and team.
A leader is someone having people following you ( ). A leader is someone who can see how
things can be improved and who rallies people to move forward that better vision as they
work to make a clear vision; having motivational skills to make people want. A leader can be
learned. ( ).

What are the roles of a leader?

A manager is someone who lead by rules and power behind power position.
Blog) (Public Health England- GOV.UK) public health is to protect and improve the health
and wellbeing of the nation to reduce health inequalities.
With the demand on public health protection, prevention and educating awareness of
diseases the business of ensuring leadership and management skills has come to attention
in public health training. Leadership defined as the ability to inspire trust to effectively and
professionally guide and instruct performance of dependents.
Leadership competency creates an ethical organizational culture and shared vision and
values to inspire and motivate personnel to work effectively in understanding the impact of
public health issues.
Management involves overseeing resources of equipment and staff, implementing and
planning healthcare services along cultivating relationships between service providers and
the public.
Thus, leadership maps out the direction; creates vision and strategies; motivates and align
steam member while management involves problem solving, planning, budgeting,
organizing and handling staff members.
Leadership includes monitoring, evaluation and planning programs, managing organizational
budget, negotiating and overseeing contracts, recruiting employees and managing
organizational risk.
The influence in training public health leaders its influence in educating future leaders
reduce certain behaviours and reduce morbidity and mortality.
Leadership theories: Great Man theory
Leadership Theories – Trait Theories
Leadership Theories – Behavioural theories
Autocratic: (authoritarian) style.
Participative: Democratic) style
Laissez-faire: (free rein) style (Ledlow, G. Coppola, N, 2010)

L02--- find the theory that supports the idea leadership is important, and, not important.
Then we decide which opinion you agree with
Demonstrate an understanding of health care leadership and current practice.
Barr and Downing (2016) pp34-35 culture is that complex whole which includes knowledge,
belief, art, morals, laws customs and other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a
member of society (Tylor, 1871:1) culture is a learned behaviour of a society or a subgroup
(Mead, 1970) cited in Sardar and Van Loan, (1997) the important to have leaders in quality.
Good communicator knows what has got to be done.
Leadership in public health relates to the ability of an individual to influence, motivate, and
enable others to contribute toward the effectiveness and success of their community and
organisation in which they work. It involves inspiring people to craft and achieve a vision
and goals Marquis and Huston, 2006; 50) cited in Barr and Dawning, 2016) characteristics of
leadership in terms of their intelligence, personality and abilities knowledge, creativity and
interpersonal skills and task Barr and Dawning, (2016). Therefore, they are patterns of
behaviour with structures expected in an organisational rule (Mullins, 2005: 538) ---cited in
Leadership in Health Care, 2016).
The roles of a leader are to make decision, communicate effectively, facilitator, risk taker,
mentor, and coach they are few. a good leader should be a critical thinker with full of
influence in a role to change things including a role model, example the way a leader respect
peoples and the position they put themselves to the people they lead.( ) A leader should
have skills to solve problems. A leader needs to know where their strength is and weakness.
People could be able to reach to you without barriers ( ).
Leadership Vs Management however a manager is put in the position, by qualifications, and
must follow instruction given by high authority. The manager must be in the place of
authoritative, they follow a certain pattern to achieve a goal. As managers are given
responsible for things to get done, leading people and the resources in the organisation ( ).
The responsible of a manager is to lead a group of people and lead them to finish a task. The
manager must use power to control people under their authority, direct the organisation to
finish a goal. (). Whenever, a leader must lead by example:
Global leadership
Johari Window
The Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management UK (2014) (FMLM) that the most
challenge faced by NHS organisation is to improve and shift into a new culture to deliver
high standards of services; leadership plays a crucial part to influence organisational culture
to take a knew direction. This could be achieved by changing leadership behaviours
strategies and qualities are developed is fundamental. This includes the collaboration of the
Kings Fund and Center for Creative leadership (CCL) a collective effort to improve leadership
by reviewing the approaches to develop leader’s example; managers, psychologists and
practitioners this include reviewing the managerial behaviours.

Demonstrate an understanding of good approaches to leadership.

discuss approaches used in different practice. chose what approach works
well
Approaches are planned and emergency.

Leadership styles
Authoritative and give commands.
When are these leadership styles used
Or democratic and work with members
Have people to have choice and consulted, their views, participatory and any barriers could
be fulfilled, any gaps need, a group to be consulted.
L03--- explore how each model suggests that services should be planned, managed and
improved, then advise which you feel is better, and why.
3. Good approaches to leadership role.
directive or authoritative
Critically reflect on the personal qualities required for leadership development
and apply these to a health & social care setting

4.Personal qualities required for leadership skills

Bacal, (2020) indicates that leaders do play a crucial role to implement change while
implanting until it manifest, he emphasis that in this process of change, leaders have two
things to observe on their employees, first feelings and confusion; then
(Joan (2016) argues no leadership without a sense of purpose; Spirituality, empathy more
behaviour (Skills) mindfulness –todays leadership is solved at the level of human spirit. its
love and compassion born out of identifying oneself with all beings. Mindfulness,
motivation, communication Marques Joan (2016) . however, respect is needed to be given
more chance to learn and grow when new changes are introduced. Therefore, respecting is
a sign of acknowledging the value and appreciating Marques, 2016) call it a strong pillar in
leading.
Morality and culture
different to qualities to do the job
why, they will help a
nd to function well
personal qualities to enable job effectively, how and why would need them

3 personal skills qualities found in my leader. And how they will use them
Good listening skills
Empathy
Emotional intelligence/ how to say things in good time.
How are these qualities used?
feelings
skills --- communication is needed
problem solving need to communicate effectively
delegating people into their position
reflection on leadership
visualise to have a vision

Five different types of power

Mind Tool’s In 1959, social psychologists John French and Bertram Raven identified five
bases of power.
Expect ----- how can be used in a public health setting and role
Conceive
Legitimate staters / sharing massed and knowledge.
Reward4.. Three personal qualities of a PH leader found in a leader.
A - Outline the personal qualities Empathy
Emotional intelligence
b. Skills needed in PH leadership.
Good listening skills
Delegate people
Reflection skills5. important is power to leadership in
Conceive, legitimate .

power by giving rewards. behaviour change. Rewards power

Referent-- charisma
Examine the role of power in leadership and explore how it can both help and
hinder the performance of individuals and teams.
5. Power and leadership, how it can hinder or
L04—we look at how each model considers the role abs importance of decision making in
realising effective leadership, change and sustainability and then deciding which you feel
is most suitable.
Define: autocratic leadership is a management style wherein one person controls all the
decisions and takes very little inputs from other groups members. Autocratic leaders make
choices or decisions based on their own beliefs and do not involve others for their
suggestion or advice ( ).
The role of power – negative on the team – explore -examinate of the role I have chosen not
description
Problem solving and looking at our decision making and problem solving too. 18/3/21
Interpersonal level -involving people
Informational
decision -making—a choice between two or alternatives
Definitions
One area of leadership a particular area
rational Model:
Current area – practice
around P/H in the roles

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