What is in it for students and their organisations?
Students will build on their current experience to
- Further appreciate what is possible in terms of integrated service development in their particular setting
- better define where their responsibility begins and ends
- learn more about how to use information in project and service development
- develop more effective ways of engaging key stakeholders so that projects deliver
- develop tighter project management skills
- extend their knowledge, skills and experience through sharing learning with other participants
The Programme is based on student centred learning and helps students become more effective in integrated service development by appreciating their role in specific integration projects and what this role allows them to contribute. Service changes are usually too complex to be achieved by one person, particularly within the timescale of a one year programme. Tutors will help participants distinguish between the service change to be achieved and the contribution which one person can make in one year by better use of information. The Programme will concentrate on fostering this individual contribution while recognising the wider context of the work.
They will gain
A Post Graduate Certificate in Integrated Service Development from the University of Edinburgh. This now counts towards an MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice and we are working to make it a part of an MSc in Health Care Management and Leadership.
Their organisations will benefit from
- Improved management of projects
- Improved use of and understanding about Quality Improvement and service development tools an techniques in the organisation
- Organisational learning where improved evaluation of integrated service initiatives and projects and strategic dissemination of the results can inform future development
What students say:
"Very useful – learnt a lot from fellow students who gave a great deal of support. Also very helpful time with tutors who are very willing to assist with the process."
"What was good about the introductory days:
Starting to use my brain again
Meeting new people
Susan’s evening stories
Getting my project idea formulated"
"The best elements were participating in a group that had shared understanding and learning objectives and needs. Tutors helpful and keen to be of assistance."
"Relaxed, open, informative atmosphere."