Full Description
This textbook has been created to support the journey from emerging registered healthcare professional through to becoming a competent frontline care setting manager. It considers the seminal theories and research into leadership and management and places them firmly into the healthcare context providing the reader with thorough and robust guidance in the application of the knowledge base in the subject area.
Key features:
Integration of theory and practice using Action Points and case studies throughout
Includes perspectives from a wide range of healthcare settings and professional groups
Each chapter includes 'Guidance on good practice' showing what high-quality care and effective change looks like
Written by a vastly experienced author, practitioner and educator, this latest book from Neil Gopee is essential reading for nursing, health and social care students taking modules on leadership, management and transition to practice in their final year. It is also ideal for newly qualified professionals or those moving into band 5 or 6 roles with managerial responsibilities.
Contents
Chapter 1 Leadership and Management in Contemporary Healthcare
Chapter 2 Transition from Newly Qualified Registrant to Frontline Manager
Chapter 3 Competent Leadership in Healthcare Settings
Chapter 4 Effective Management in Healthcare Settings
Chapter 5 Managing Healthcare Resources (and Human Relations)
Chapter 6 Effective Inter-Disciplinary Teamwork and Staff Motivation
Chapter 7 Decision-making, Problem-solving and Conflict Management
Chapter 8 Delivering Highest Quality Care
Chapter 9 Managing Change, Improvement and Innovations
Chapter 10 Managing Healthcare Professionals' Continuing Development
