Unit HSC701: Health and Social Care Leadership 

Learning Outcomes
When awarded credit for this unit,a learner will:

Assessment Criteria
Assessment of this learning outcome will require alearner to demonstrate that they can:

1. Understand theories of leadership utilised in health and social care settings.

1.1 Analyse key leadership theories.
1.2 Analyse how leadership theories can develop and maintain trust and accountability.
1.3 Evaluate the challenges of leadership in the health and social care sector.
1.4 Analyse how different leadership styles may influence outcomes.

2. Understand influences on motivation and performance in the health and social care sector.

2.1 Assess the relevance of motivational theoriesto organisational performance in health and social care.
2.2 Explore factors influencing motivation and performance in the health and social care sector.
2.3 Analyse the impact of performance management on the success of health andsocial care organisations.
2.4 Analyse how own practice supports a positive culture in the organisation

3. Understand the features of effective team performance within the health and social care sector.

3.1 Explain the features of effective teams.
3.2 Analyse the different models of team leadership and their application to the health and social care sector.
3.3 Explain how challenges to effective team performance can be overcome.
3.4 Analyse how different management styles may influence outcomes of team performance.