Date of Learning: 08/08/2024
Time: 09:30 – 16:30
Title of learning activity: Leadership and collaborative working
Diary of Learning activity
During today’s session we received the delivery of the lecture online via teams. I thought was good and very well organised. We met Scott the lecturer for our new leadership module. Was nice to meet him again, he previously thought us the module delivery of safe and effective care. The day started smoothly and on time. During the morning session we had an overview of the module and we received a thorough explanation of the assessment. In this module for the Nursing Associate program, the focus is on developing essential leadership skills, critical thinking, professionalism, and accountability. This module is designed to prepare Nursing Associates to take on leadership roles within their healthcare teams, enhancing their ability to influence and guide clinical practices effectively.
The assignment for this module is a reflection and requires a comprehensive understanding of the core leadership concepts taught throughout the course. It involves both theoretical and practical elements, asking you to critically analyse and reflect on various leadership aspects, how they impact nursing practice, and how they can be applied to improve patient care outcomes. We are expected to engage with the literature on leadership theories and models, comparing these with your own experiences in clinical settings. We are also required to create a SMART action plan to improve our leadership skills further.
During this session we discussed the importance of reflecting critically. Reflecting critically means that we are not only summarising what you have learned but also analysing and questioning how these leadership theories apply to nursing roles. You should consider how these concepts align or conflict with your own professional experiences and the challenges you face in practice. During the afternoon session, we were separated into groups and asked to prepare a presentation based on different topics. With my group the topic to discuss was accountability.
Professionalism and accountability are central themes in this module. we need to demonstrate an understanding of what it means to be a professional in the context of nursing leadership. This includes adhering to ethical standards, maintaining patient confidentiality, and displaying a commitment to ongoing professional development. Accountability involves taking responsibility for your actions and decisions, both as a Nursing Associate and as a leader. At the end of the session, we presented to the class our works and given each other’s feedback.
KSBs addressed:
| K1 | Understand the code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (NMC 2018), and how to fulfill all registration requirements |
| K2 | Understand the demands of professional practice and demonstrate how to recognise signs of vulnerability in themselves or their colleagues and the action required to minimise risks to health |
| K4 | Understand the principles of research and how research findings are used to inform evidence-based practice |
| K5 | Understand the meaning of resilience and emotional intelligence, and their influence on an individual’s ability to provide care |
| K6 | Understand and apply relevant legal, regulatory and governance requirements, policies, and ethical frameworks, including any mandatory reporting duties, to all areas of practice |
| K7 | Understand the importance of courage and transparency and apply the Duty of Candour |
| K8 | Understand how discriminatory behaviour is exhibited |
| S1 | Act in accordance with the Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (NMC, 2018), and fulfil all registration requirements |
| S3 | Recognise and report any factors that may adversely impact safe and effective care provision |
| S4 | Take responsibility for continuous self-reflection, seeking and responding to support and feedback to develop professional knowledge and skills |
| S43 | Contribute to team reflection activities to promote improvements in practice and services |
| B1 | Treat people with dignity, respecting individual’s diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences |
| B2 | Show respect and empathy for those you work with, have the courage to challenge areas of concern and work to evidence based best practice |
| B3 | Be adaptable, reliable and consistent, show discretion, resilience and self-awareness |