Health and Social Care Prospectus 2012

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The Faculty of Health and Social Care (FHSC) | 2

A vibrant research environment | 4

Taught programmes | 7Master of Science (MSc)Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)Professional Development Qualification Scheme (Level 7)

Research degrees | 25Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Master of Philosophy (MPhil)Master of Research (MRes)

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The FHSC at Hull offers a range of postgraduate programmeswhich are designed to meet the professional and personaldevelopmental needs of health and social care staff. Whetheryou enrol for a single module as part of our ProfessionalDevelopment Qualification Scheme (PDQS), a PostgraduateCertificate, a Postgraduate Diploma or a full Masters degree,our aim is to provide a learning experience which isstimulating, challenging and above all relevant to yourprofessional needs in the modern workplace.

Our postgraduate students enter a rich educational environmentin which we employ a wide range of learning and teachingapproaches, including use of eBridge, our virtual learningenvironment. Students’ professional knowledge is always valued,and they are active participants in learning.

Our postgraduate programmes are run by staff with leading-edgeprofessional and theoretical knowledge. Most programmes can betaken full-time or part-time. The majority of applicants have agood first degree, but we also welcome applications from non-graduates with appropriate professional experience or anappropriate portfolio of learning accredited through APL.

The MSc programmes are designed to develop skills in criticalthinking and focus on a number of specialist areas that have beenidentified as core to the needs of modern health and social carepractice.

Apart from these Masters programmes, we offer a range ofPostgraduate Certificates. These are awarded on successfulcompletion of programmes containing three postgraduatemodules (60 credits). Examples of these would include the PGCertin Knowledge Transfer, a unique programme which exploresknowledge transfer in the public sector; the PGCert in PractitionerResearch, which develops students’ skills in reviewing theliterature and applying research to practice; the PGCert PracticeTeacher, which is primarily designed for community nurses withspecialist or advanced qualifications (SPQ, SCPHN or ANP) whowish to become Practice Teachers, but is equally available tohealth care professionals in advanced roles with a remit forteaching, learning and assessing in the workplace; and thePGCert in Community Nursing, which is one of our routes togaining a qualification as a Specialist Community Nurse orregistering as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse.

The strategic health authority supports the post-registrationeducation required by a variety of service providers which isidentified through its commissioning groups, partnershipmeetings and workforce-planning arrangements. Theseprogrammes are free at the point of delivery to students who workwithin the North and East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshireregions in the NHS / primary care trusts, the Ambulance Service,NHS Direct, hospices or the prison service, supported by theirNHS and social care managers. All students who are eligible tostudy at postgraduate level may access the portfolio throughflexible fee-paying methods.

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t The Faculty of Health and Social Care (FHSC) at the University of Hull has avibrant and productive research environment. A core of research-active staffundertake high-quality research, resulting in outputs of national andinternational standing and influence.

The FHSC has a research infrastructure which draws upon all the resources availablein the wider University and beyond. Postgraduate research students benefit from thefacilities of the Graduate School and are required to undertake modules forming partof the Postgraduate Training Scheme. This sits alongside faculty-based opportunitiesoffering postgraduate students the opportunity to attend at least one research-focused event per week. Statistical support and advice is available to studentsrequiring it.

The faculty strives to foster internationally competitive research, promoteinterdisciplinary work and maintain a culture of scholarship. There is cross-departmental cooperation and collaboration alongside a strong focus oninterdisciplinary research and the provision of training. We collaborate on research-related activities with a range of faculties and departments, including the Hull YorkMedical School, the Postgraduate Medical Institute, the Faculty of Education, theInstitute for Applied Ethics, and the Departments of Sport, Health and ExerciseScience, Chemistry, Social Work, Psychology and Theology. There are establishedlinks with NHS organisations across Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.

Research within the faculty is methodologically broad and can therefore supportstudents interested in quantitative, qualitative and mixed/multi-method research.Research output is generated through various research groupings under the umbrellaheading of Health and Wellbeing. They are

• Social Aspects of Cancer• Global Health• Reproductive, Maternal and Family Health• Social and Therapeutic Inclusion

The work of these groups and other research opportunities are outlined on page 5.


Social Aspects of CancerAims to extend understanding of patient experience and professional structuresand processes to improve cancer care at all stages from presentation to end of life.This is a particular area of research strength within the faculty, and researchfocuses on particular stages (e.g. initial presentation), location of care (e.g. primarycare) and patient groups (e.g. gender-specific cancers)

Contact: Professor Philip Tovey ([email protected])

Global HealthAims to examine health care provision and usage in global context, both toresearch context-specific issues and to generate understanding and healthimprovement across national boundaries. The faculty is engaged with a number ofinternational collaborators and hosts a number of international PhD students.

Contact: Professor Philip Tovey or Professor Julie Jomeen ([email protected]).

Reproductive, Maternal and Family HealthAims to explore and investigate the clinical and social interventions and processesthat individuals encounter across their reproductive and family lives. A particularfocus within this group is on maternity-based interventions and extendingunderstanding of the psychosocial aspects of pregnancy, birth and motherhood toimprove women’s experiences. Other work within this group includes collaborativeresearch on infants and children. This theme already supports a number of PhDstudents, both full-time and part-time.

Contact: Professor Julie Jomeen

Social and Therapeutic InclusionAims to enhance understanding of both therapeutic practices on the margins ofmainstream provision and of the processes central to social exclusion of particulargroups and health inequalities in general. This work incorporates a clear policyand practice focus and includes aspects of professionalism and professionalpractice that are integral to health care.

Contact: Professor Philip Tovey

Interdisciplinary and collaborative work: new and emerging researchgroupingsThe appointment of new staff to the faculty and the establishment of new academicunits within the University have created fresh opportunities for collaborative andinterdisciplinary working. Postgraduate students are able to take full advantage ofthese emerging research groups as well as our existing strengths in research.

General enquiries: contact Professor Julie Jomeen (Associate Dean, Researchand Scholarship) or Dr Pat Pearcey (Graduate Research Director –[email protected])


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Master of Science (MSc) | 8Advanced Practice | 8Colonoscopy | 9Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | 10Health Professional Studies | 11Leadership in Health and Social Care | 12Leading and Managing in Health and Social Care | 1�Public Health | 1�

Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) | 15Clinical Leadership | 15Consultancy in Health and Social Care | 16Creativity, Innovation and Change in Health and Social Care | 18Knowledge Transfer | 19Practice Teacher | 20Practitioner Research | 21Strategy, Policy and Leadership in Health and Social Care | 22

Professional Development Qualification Scheme (Level 7) | 23

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Duration | Part-time � years (�5 weeks per academic year)

Attendance | Modules are generally delivered in half-daysessions, so students attend one or two half-day sessionsper week each semester. Every effort is made to plan theprogramme of study so that the two sessions occur on thesame day, but this cannot always be guaranteed

Entry requirements | Normally a 2.2 Honours degree, butwe will also consider candidates whose profile ofacademic and professional achievement demonstratesability to study at Level 7

Fees | For students employed by an acute hospital trust orprimary care trust within the Yorkshire and HumberStrategic Health Authority, there is no direct charge. Allstudents outside the SHA catchment area should seekfunding from their employer or self-fund

Location | All modules are taught at the University’s HullCampus, Cottingham Road

Contact | Liz Smith, Programme Leader:01�82 �6�696 | [email protected]

About the programmeThis inter-professional programme has been designed tomeet identified local and regional demand for advancedpractice studies within health and social care. It isunderpinned by national policies that address improvedaccess to high-quality care and the promotion ofpatient/client choice such as Our Health, Our Care, OurSay: A New Direction for Community Services (DoH, 2006)and High-Quality Care for All: NHS Next Stage Review(DoH, 2008). Its aim is to provide a high-qualitypostgraduate education that will inform and enhance thestudent’s professional function and enable him or her tocontribute more effectively to the delivery of advancedpractice.

Programme contentThe programme comprises three compulsory modulesand three optional modules (at 20 credits each) followedby a dissertation (60 credits).

Compulsory modules• Advanced Critical Thinking Skills• Advanced Health and Social Research• Advanced Decision Making in Practice

Optional modules• Clinical Advancement/Innovation (work-based

learning)• Engaging with Individuals and Groups• Classic and Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Law

and Ethics• Understanding Commissioning and Influencing Policy• Any other Level 7 module from the faculty’s portfolio

AssessmentOur various assessment strategies include writtenassignments and presentations, the exact mix dependingon the module. The final stage of the programme consistsof a 15,000-word dissertation.

Special featuresThe distinctive features of this programme include

• a high degree of relevance to practice• scope to enable learning across professional

boundaries• clear integration of theory and practice through the

production of work-related assignments• flexibility – facilitating study around work/life

commitments

How to applyAnyone wishing to obtain funding via the SHA shouldapply through their NHS training department in the firstinstance. All other applicants should contact ourAdmissions Service at [email protected] or on01�82 �66786/�66770. Application forms are alsoavailable under ‘Nursing’ at www.hull.ac.uk/admissions.

Advanced PracticeMSc (Master of Science)


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Duration | Full-time 1 year or part-time 2 years (�5 weeksper academic year)

Attendance | Modules are predominantly delivered onlinevia the eBridge virtual learning environment andsupported with study days. Students are expected tomaintain regular activity within the online environmentas part of the attendance requirements. Some modulesmay be supported with a classroom-based workshop


Fees | For students employed by an acute hospital trust orprimary care trust within the Yorkshire and HumberStrategic Health Authority, there is no direct charge. Allstudents outside the SHA catchment area should seekfunding from their employer or self-fund. For details ofcosts, please contact the Programme Leader

Location | All modules are based at the University’s HullCampus, Cottingham Road, but most teaching isdelivered online

Contact | Dr Angela Gardiner, Programme Leader:01�82 �6��62 | [email protected]

About the programmeThis inter-professional programme has been designed tomeet identified needs within the specialised area ofcolonoscopy and will be of value not only to medicaltrainees but also to nurses who have completed relevanteducation and training programmes that demonstrate anaptitude to undertake this MSc. It will be of considerablevalue for non-medical education and training and allowthe recognition of advanced practitioners.

The programme is in line with the publications ofrelevant accrediting bodies, particularly the JointAdvisory Group on Endoscopy Training. It givesfundamental training in the understanding of researchand education and a broad selection of colonoscopy-related theory. For some trainees it will also impart theskills necessary to go beyond competence and to advancetheir practical skills in colonoscopy to a high level.

Programme contentThe programme comprises six compulsory modulesfollowed by a dissertation, as follows:

• Advanced Critical Thinking Skills (20 credits)• Research in the Clinical Sciences (20 credits)• Education in Clinical Practice (20 credits)• Theoretical Principles of Colonoscopy (double module

– �0 credits)• The Practice of Colonoscopy (20 credits)• Dissertation (60 credits)

AssessmentOur various assessment strategies include writtenassignments, case studies, grant application completionand portfolio-based assessments. The final stage of theprogramme consists of a 15,000-word dissertation.


• a high degree of relevance to students’ chosenspecialised field

• value to the student and potential employers• scope for extended learning across professional groups


ColonoscopyMSc (Master of Science)

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Duration | Part-time 2 years (�5 weeks per academic year)

Attendance | Modules are predominantly delivered onlinevia the eBridge virtual learning environment andsupported with study days. Students are expected tomaintain regular activity within the online environmentas part of the attendance requirements. Some modulesmay be supported with a classroom-based workshop


Fees | For students employed by an acute hospital trust orprimary care trust within the Yorkshire and HumberStrategic Health Authority, there is no direct charge. Allstudents outside the SHA catchment area should seekfunding from their employer or self-fund. For details ofcosts, please contact the Programme Leader

Location | All modules are based at the University’s HullCampus, Cottingham Road, but most teaching isdelivered online

Contact | Dr Angela Gardiner, Programme Leader:01�82 �6��62 | [email protected]

About the programmeThis inter-professional programme has been designed tomeet identified needs within the specialised area ofendoscopy and will be of value not only to medicaltrainees but also to nurses who have completed relevanteducation and training programmes that demonstrate anaptitude to undertake this MSc. It will be of considerablevalue for non-medical education and training and allowthe recognition of advanced practitioners.

The programme is in line with the publications ofrelevant accrediting bodies, particularly the JointAdvisory Group on Endoscopy Training. It givesfundamental training in the understanding of researchand education and a broad selection of endoscopy-related theory. For some trainees it will also impart theskills necessary to go beyond competence and to advancetheir practical skills in colonoscopy to a high level.

Programme contentThe programme comprises five compulsory modules andone optional module followed by a dissertation.

Compulsory modules• Advanced Critical Thinking Skills (20 credits)• Research in the Clinical Sciences (20 credits)• Education in Clinical Practice (20 credits)• Theoretical Advanced Endoscopy (double module –

�0 credits)• Dissertation (60 credits)

Optional modules• Advanced Diagnostic Endoscopy (20 credits)• Interventional and Therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy

(20 credits)• Diagnostic and Interventional Endoscopic Ultrasound

(20 credits)

AssessmentOur various assessment strategies include writtenassignments, case studies, grant application completionand portfolio-based assessments. The final stage of theprogramme consists of a 15,000-word dissertation.


• a high degree of relevance to students’ chosenspecialised field

• value to the student and potential employers• scope for extended learning across professional groups


GI EndoscopyMSc (Master of Science)


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Duration | Full-time 1 year; part-time 2 or � years

Attendance | One day per week

Entry requirements | Normally a good first degree (i.e. 2.1or above). However,the programme may be accessed byprofessionals who have post-qualifying experience andcertified learning equivalent to graduate status, and whocan demonstrate the ability to study at Level 7 (Masters)

Fees | Most applicants from the local area will be eligiblefor funding via the Faculty of Health and Social Care’scontract with the strategic health authority. There areopportunities for self-funding – further information willbe provided on application

Location | Hull Campus

Contact | Dr Mary Laurenson, Programme Leader:01�82 �6�6�0 | [email protected] Glanville, Programme Secretary:01�82 �6�6�5 | [email protected]

About the programmeThe MSc in Health Professional Studies is designed tomeet the needs of a range of health and social careprofessionals who are already practising at an advancedlevel or aspire to do so. The modules aim to provide atoolkit of knowledge and critical-thinking skills tosupport advanced practice and enhance patient/clientcare. Practitioners who successfully complete thisprogramme can demonstrate to their employers that theyare knowledgeable and capable practitioners, able tocontribute to the development of evidence-basedpractice.

If individual circumstances dictate, it is possible forstudents to step off the programme with either aPostgraduate Certificate or a Postgraduate Diploma.

Programme contentThis programme’s generic nature means that it is suitablefor a range of different health and social carepractitioners, the modules studied being equallyapplicable in a range of different care or work settings.The content covers a range of different topics andknowledge bases relevant to contemporary practice. It isexpected that (with support from tutorial staff) studentswill identify areas of interest pertinent to their area ofpractice and apply the module content.

Core modulesUnless otherwise indicated, all modules are worth 20credits.

• Making a Difference through Work-Based Learning• Advanced Health and Social Research• Advanced Critical Thinking Skills• Dissertation (60 Credits)

Optional modules• Literature Review Methods• Practitioner as Leader• Leading Online Working• Women and Mental Health• Leadership: Self as Leader• Leadership in Context: Developing Strategic Influence• Leading Service Development: The Challenge of

Change• Practice Teaching in Context• Effective Practice Teaching• Classical and Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Law

and Ethics

Further programme detailsApplicants are taken through programme planning by theProgramme Leader before selecting their optionalmodules. This reduces the possibility of timetable clashesand ensures that students understand any specificmodule requirements.

AssessmentMost modules are assessed by written assignments suchas literature reviews, learning contracts, essays andportfolios.

Special featuresThe department has developed strong partnershipworking with local NHS, third-sector and privateproviders. Programmes and modules are developed tomeet local as well as national demands and policychanges. In 2008 the QAA Major Subject Review indicatedconfidence in academic and practitioner standards.


Health Professional StudiesMSc (Master of Science)


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Duration | Up to � years part-time. Full-time option alsoavailable

Attendance | Half a day per week for part-time students

Entry requirements | Normally a 2.1 Honours degree, butwe will also consider candidates whose profile ofacademic and professional achievement demonstratesability to study at Level 7. APEL will be considered wherestudents are able to evidence achievement of any of themodule learning outcomes (with the exception of those inthe final stage)



Contact | Tracey Heath, Programme Leader:01�82 �6�519 | [email protected] Glanville, Programme Secretary:01�82 �6�6�5 | [email protected]

About the programmeThe programme aims to provide a high-qualityeducational experience that will inform and enhanceyour role as a leader within the context of health andsocial care. It is suitable for people from a variety ofbackgrounds, whether practice-based, administrative ormanagerial. The component modules will enable you to

• clearly articulate your leadership role and priorities• critically evaluate and develop your leadership

approach

Programme contentThere are five core modules:

• Self as Leader• Developing Strategic Influence• The Challenge of Change• Making a Difference through Work-Based Learning• Literature Review Methods

In addition, you will undertake

• an optional module selected from any of thoseavailable within our Masters-level portfolio

• a dissertation or a consultancy project

Further details can be found at www.hull.ac.uk/fhsc.

Further programme detailsVarious learning and teaching methods are used,including discussions, debates, seminars, workshops andlead lectures. Students are provided with directed-studymaterials both to support classroom-based sessions andto facilitate further independent enquiry. Structuredgroup and individual tutorials are also provided.

The University’s virtual learning environment (VLE) isused to provide access to learning resources, supportonline discussion and facilitate networking. Selectedsessions are delivered via the VLE.

AssessmentAssessment strategies include self-evaluations,development plans, case studies, work-based projects,essays and the production of a protocol for a systematicreview.


• focus on the student’s own personal and professionaldevelopment as a leader

• emphasis on the policy and political context in whichleaders operate

• focus on the student’s role as an agent of innovationand change


Leadership in Health and Social CareMSc (Master of Science)

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Duration | Up to � years part-time

Attendance | Half a day per week for part-time students

Entry requirements | Normally a 2.1 Honours degree, butwe will also consider candidates whose profile ofacademic and professional achievement demonstratesability to study at Level 7. APEL will be considered wherestudents are able to evidence achievement of any of themodule learning outcomes (with the exception of those inthe final stage)




About the programmeOver the last 10 years considerable importance has beenattached to public-sector leadership and management,particularly in the fields of health and social care.Leadership and management are associated with themodernisation, as well as the safe and effective delivery,of services in both public- and private-sectorenvironments.

The overarching aim of the programme is to provide ahigh-quality educational experience that will inform andenhance the students’ roles as leaders and managerswithin health and social care organisations.

In line with this, the programme will enable you to

• clearly articulate your leadership/management roleand priorities

• critically evaluate and develop yourleadership/management approach

Programme contentThere are six core modules:

• Self as Leader• Developing Strategic Influence• The Challenge of Change• Leading and Managing in Context: A Policy Perspective• The Nature of Management• Literature Review Methods

In addition, you will undertake

• a dissertation or a consultancy project




AssessmentAssessment strategies include critical evaluation of ownrole, development plans, case studies, work-basedprojects, essays and the production of a protocol for asystematic review.


• focus on the student’s own personal and professionaldevelopment as a leader

• opportunity for students to use diagnostic tools to aidtheir leadership/management development and actionplanning

• emphasis on the leadership/management challengesassociated with collaborative inter-agency and inter-professional working


Leading and Managing in Health and Social CareMSc (Master of Science)

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Duration | Full-time 1 year or part-time � years (�5 weeksper academic year)

Attendance | Depends on the selection of modules andmode of study, but part-time is typically 1 day each weekover Semesters 1 and 2 during the first two years, followedby a dissertation in Year �. Full-time students can expectto attend up to three days in Semesters 1 and 2, beforeproducing a dissertation in Semester �


Fees | For students employed by an acute hospital trust orprimary care trust within the Yorkshire and HumberStrategic Health Authority, there is no direct charge. Allstudents outside the SHA catchment area should seekfunding from their employer or self-fund


Contact | Helen Layton, Programme Leader:01�82 �6�5�8 | [email protected]

About the programmeThis modular programme examines aspects of publichealth from the perspectives of practitioners working invarious health and social care settings. It is available toanyone who makes a positive contribution to publichealth and not only to those working specifically in thefield of public health. It is designed to develop knowledgeand understanding of public health, including theory,policy and practice, as well as skills in critical thinking,collaboration and research.

Programme contentThe programme comprises four compulsory modules andtwo optional modules (at 20 credits each) followed by adissertation (60 credits).

Compulsory modules• Philosophies and Ideologies in Public Health• Advanced Critical Thinking Skills• Advanced Public Health Practice• Advanced Health and Social Research

Optional modules• Clinical Advancement/Innovation (work-based

learning)• Engaging with Individuals and Groups• Classic and Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Law

and Ethics• Any other Level 7 module from the faculty’s portfolio• Understanding Commissioning and Influencing Policy

(available to part-time students only)

AssessmentOur various assessment strategies include writtenassignments and presentations, the exact mix dependingon the module. The final stage of the programme consistsof a 15,000-word dissertation.

Special featuresThis programme is designed to appeal to a broad range ofapplicants, including

• health care professionals• teachers• community development workers• health promotion practitioners

It allows students to develop and expand theirunderstanding and skills in public health, and to applythese in their own specific areas of work.


Public HealthMSc (Master of Science)


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Duration | Part-time 1 year

Attendance | Half a day per week

Entry requirements | Normally a 2.1 Honours degree, butwe will also consider candidates whose profile ofacademic and professional achievement demonstratesability to study at Level 7. APEL will be considered wherestudents are able to evidence achievement of any of themodule learning outcomes




About the programmeThe overarching aim of the programme is to provide ahigh-quality educational experience that will inform andenhance the students’ roles as clinical leaders. In linewith this, the programme will enable you to

• clearly articulate your clinical leadership role• critically evaluate and develop your role as a clinical

leader

You will be provided with the opportunity to examineyour own professional role as a leader, evaluate theeffectiveness of a health care intervention and developstrategies to address a workplace challenge oropportunity.

Programme contentThe programme comprises three modules:

• Self as Leader• Effective Health Care• Making a Difference through Work-Based Learning




AssessmentAssessment strategies include critical evaluation of ownrole, development plan, essay and work-based project.

Special featuresThe special features of this programme include

• focus on the student’s own personal and professionaldevelopment as a clinical leader

• emphasis on the leadership challenges associated withcollaborative inter-agency and inter-professionalworking


Clinical LeadershipPGCert (Postgraduate Certificate)


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About the programmeThe health and social care arena is changing rapidly, andthis presents new opportunities in the world of work.Consultancy skills are increasingly sought after andarguably vital to managers and leaders, whether acting asan internal or an external resource for organisations. Thisprogramme encourages students to reflect on therelevance of consultancy to their roles and enhances theirconfidence in scoping, designing and executingconsultancy projects.

The overarching aim of the programme is to provide ahigh-quality educational experience that will inform andenhance the students’ roles as consultants. In line withthis, the programme will

• increase your insight into the concept of consultancy,its processes and its implications/potential forprofessional practice

• develop your knowledge, skills and confidence in theuse of consultancy methods and techniques


• Consultancy Skills• Challenge of Change• Making a Difference through Work-Based Learning




AssessmentAssessment strategies include critical evaluation of ownrole, project proposal, case study and work-based project.

Special featuresSpecial features of this programme include

• focus on the student’s own personal and professionaldevelopment as a consultant

• focus on the consultant as an agent of change


Consultancy in Health and Social CarePGCert (Postgraduate Certificate)



Creativity, Innovation and Change in Health and Social CarePGCert (Postgraduate Certificate)

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About the programmeCreativity and innovation are crucial to the success oforganisations in the 21st century. Working environmentsare sought where people’s creativity is encouraged andwhere new ideas can be nurtured and developed intoinnovation that transforms organisations and leads to theproduction of new commodities and practices and thedelivery of new services.

The overarching aim of the programme is to provide ahigh-quality educational experience that will inform andenhance the students’ roles as innovators and changeagents in professional contexts. In line with this, theprogramme will enable you to

• clearly articulate the role of creativity, innovation andchange in the successful modernisation of services

• critically evaluate and develop your role as an agent ofcreativity, innovation and successful change


• Creativity and Innovation• The Challenge of Change• Making a Difference through Work-Based Learning



AssessmentAssessment strategies include essay, case study andwork-based project.


• focus on the student’s own personal and professionaldevelopment as an agent of creativity, innovation andchange

• emphasis on the challenges associated with creativity,innovation and change agency within inter-agency andinter-professional contexts



Knowledge TransferPGCert (Postgraduate Certificate)

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About the programmeThe importance of knowledge to organisations has beenrecognised for many years. The programme represents arefocusing of thought and practice in this area and isprimarily aimed at individuals employed within thecontext of health and social care. During the modules youwill consider the following questions.

• How do we ‘know’ things?• How do we access, review and make sense of the

information around us?• How do we capture, share and harness knowledge in

order to improve practice and services?• How do we learn from experience and transfer that

learning to others?• How do organisations remember, learn and realise

their potential?• How do organisations more effectively manage and

harness the knowledge and skills of staff?

If you feel that you are surrounded by information andknowledgeable people, but that the potential of theseassets is not always realised, this course could be for you.

The overarching aim of the programme is to provide ahigh-quality educational experience that will inform andenhance the students’ knowledge and skills in relation toknowledge transfer within their chosen organisationalcontext.

Specifically, the concepts of ‘knowledge’ and ‘knowledgetransfer’ will be explored through the use of a variety ofperspectives drawing upon relevant research, conceptualframeworks, models, theories and practical tools.


• Literature Review Methods• Understanding and Promoting Knowledge Transfer• Making a Difference through Work-Based Learning

Further details of modules can be found atwww.hull.ac.uk/fhsc.

Further programme detailsA range of student-centred learning and teachingmethods are used, including workshops, discussions,debates, group work, work-based learning and blendedlearning. More traditional approaches such as lecturesare also used where appropriate.

AssessmentAssessment strategies include written assignment,presentation, development of protocol for systematicreview, project proposal and report.

Special featuresSpecial features of this programme include

• a public-sector focus (knowledge transfer in thecommercial sector has formed the primary focus ofdevelopments in other institutions)

• clear integration of theory and practice through theproduction of work-related assignments



Practice TeacherPGCert (Postgraduate Certificate)

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Attendance and location | At least �0 days’ protectedlearning time must be spent in both academic andpractice settings. Eleven days will be spent at theUniversity. Attendance days to be advised

Entry requirements | Current NMC registration and aspecialist practitioner qualification, plus prior experienceas a mentor/assessor and evidence of recent academicstudy. See the text for further details

Fees | Most local applicants will be eligible for fundingvia the Faculty of Health and Social Care’s contract withthe strategic health authority. Self-funding is possible –further information will be provided on application

Contact | Zoe Wilkes: 01�82 �6�618 | [email protected] Camm, Programme Secretary: 01�82 �6�660 |[email protected]

About the programmeThis programme is primarily designed for nurses whowould like to take on the role of assessing students’fitness for practice as Specialist Community Public HealthNurses, Specialist Practitioners or Advanced NursePractitioners. By completion, practitioners will befacilitating and assessing learning in academic andpractice settings at an advanced level. This presentsopportunities for those who wish to develop their careersas educators. The Postgraduate Certificate can be the firststep towards a Postgraduate Diploma or an MSc in HealthProfessional Studies.

Programme contentThere is a combination of University-based and work-based learning. The two theory modules are basedaround themed study days covering the context ofpractice; establishing effective working relationships;evidence-based practice; leadership; creating anenvironment for learning; facilitation of learning;assessment and accountability; and evaluation oflearning. Learning methods include workshops,discussions, group work and lead lectures. You areexpected to take an active part in your learning. A virtuallearning environment is used to support learning andteaching activities. The work-based module involvesbeing placed with an experienced practice teacher whofacilitates your access to an appropriate student, and whois responsible for supervising your progress and ‘signingoff’ your achievement of the learning outcomes.

Core modules• Practice Teaching in Context (theory)• Effective Practice Teaching (theory)• Specialist Practice Teaching (practice/work-based)

Optional modulesThere are no optional modules for this stage of theprogramme. Should applicants wish to register for thePostgraduate Diploma or MSc programme, planning withthe Programme Leader will help them to identify the bestoptions to choose.

Further programme detailsFor the Specialist Practice Teaching module, applicantsmust be supervised by a qualified and experiencedpractice teacher. Availability of this practice teacher willbe confirmed before the programme starts.

AssessmentA number of different assessment strategies are used,including a written strategy, participation in grouppresentations, self- and peer review and completion of aportfolio to demonstrate achievement of learningoutcomes in practice.

Special featuresThis programme is approved by the NMC, and onsuccessful completion practitioners can gain entry to thelive practice teacher register for their employingorganisations. Key components of the NHS Knowledgeand Skills Framework are embedded in the programme,enabling successful students to demonstrate that theymeet milestones for pay progression. The programme alsomeets the requirements for Level � mentor preparationidentified by the Association of Operating DepartmentPractitioners.

Entry criteriaYou should have a current entry on the same part or sub-part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council register as thestudents that you will be assessing. You should havedeveloped your knowledge, skills and competencebeyond registration and gained a specialist practitionerqualification relevant to your field of practice. You shouldhave prior experience as a mentor/assessor, havingpreviously undertaken preparation for this role. Evidenceof recent academic study (normally within the last fiveyears) is also required.

Enquiries about this programme from practitioners inother practice-based and clinical programmes such asmedicine, ODP, pharmacy, and sport science andrehabilitation are encouraged.



Practitioner ResearchPGCert (Postgraduate Certificate)

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Fees | Applicants from the local area may be eligible forfunding via our contract with the strategic healthauthority. There are also opportunities for self-funding.Current costs are available on the faculty website atwww.hull.ac.uk/fhsc


Contact | Peter Draper, Programme Leader:01�82 �5�521 | [email protected] Glanville, Programme Secretary:01�82 �6�6�5 | [email protected]

About the programmeThis new programme is for any appropriately qualifiedhealth professional who wants to learn how to findresearch that is related to their field of practice,understand the methods used to conduct the researchidentified in the search, and then use that research tomake a difference in the workplace.

Individual modules may be taken under the PDQSscheme. Please contact us for details.

Programme contentThe programme comprises three modules – two core andone optional.

Core modules• Literature Review Methods• Advanced Health and Social Research

Optional modules• Effective Health Care• Making a Difference through Work-Based Learning

Further programme detailsIn Literature Review Methods you will learn aboutmodern literature review methods, including thesystematic review, and how to apply them in your area ofpractice. In Advanced Health and Social Research youwill learn about different approaches to research and theprofessional contexts within which research is done.Whichever of the optional modules you choose, it willhelp you to apply the findings of research to your area ofpractice.

AssessmentThere are various assessment methods, including writinga protocol for a literature review, a seminar presentation,a research proposal and a learning contract. The preciseassessment profile may differ according to the optionchosen.

Special features• Choice of modules• Blended approach to learning• Clear focus on practice-relevant research• Small-group teaching



Strategy, Policy and Leadership in Health and Social CarePGCert (Postgraduate Certificate)

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About the programmeIt is important that leaders appreciate the external andinternal contexts in which they operate and are able tolocate their own roles within them. The overarching aimof the programme is to provide a high-quality educationalexperience that will inform and enhance your role as aleader. In line with this, the programme will enable you to

• clearly articulate your leadership role in the context ofpolicy priorities

• clearly articulate the function of strategic thinking andinfluence in relation to your leadership role

• critically evaluate and develop your role as a leaderand agent of strategic influence


• Self as Leader• Developing Strategic Influence• Leading and Managing in Context: A Policy Perspective




AssessmentAssessment strategies include critical evaluation of ownleadership role, development plans and essays.


• focus on the student’s own personal and professionaldevelopment as a leader and agent of strategicinfluence

• emphasis on the policy and political context in whichleaders operate


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Professional Development Qualification SchemeLevel 7

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Contact | Pat Moody, Post-qualifying Coordinator:01�82 �6�662 | [email protected]

Application forms | Admissions Service: 01�82 �66770

About the schemeThe aim of the Professional Development QualificationScheme (PDQS) is to give you an opportunity to study a‘stand-alone’ module at Level 7 on a specific area ofinterest without having to commit to a full programme ofstudy. Once registered on the programme, which lasts forone academic year, you can access up to three modules.Some students also use the scheme to find out whetherthey can study successfully at Level 7 before embarkingon a full postgraduate programme. The faculty offersmodules in Semesters 1, 2 and �, and applicants canselect one or more modules from those listed in the table.

Modules successfully completed as part of the PDQS canat a later date be counted as prior certificated learningtowards the achievement of another award such as aPostgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or MScqualification. The requirements of the University’sAccreditation of Prior Learning scheme must be met inorder to progress to a higher award, as students must beable to fulfil the entry criteria for that programme.

Semester 1

Module title Module noConsultancy Skills �7580Evidencing Personal and Professional

Development �712�Effective Health Care �7�29Self as Leader �712�The Challenge of Change �800�Practice Teaching in Context �7716The Practice of Colonoscopy �7�2�Research within the Clinical Sciences �7807Advanced Critical Thinking �7720Examination of the Newborn �7981Philosophies and Ideologies in Public

Health �7891Advanced Critical Thinking Skills �7720The Challenge of Change �800�

Semester 2

Module title Module noAdvanced Health and Social Research �7728Evidencing Personal and Professional

Development �7999Effective Health Care �7�29Making a Difference through Work-Based

Learning �7578Women and Mental Health �880�Classic and Contemporary Issues in

Healthcare Law and Ethics �758�Developing Strategic Influence �7126Effective Practice Teaching �7717Understanding and Promoting Knowledge

Transfer �7577Education within the Clinical Environment �7805Theoretical Principles of Colonoscopy �7�21Advanced Public Health Practice �789�Advanced Health and Social Research �7728Clinical Advancement/Innovation

(work-based learning) �7892

Semester 3

Module title Module noMaking a Difference through Work-Based

Learning �757�Understanding Commissioning and

Influencing Policy �7895Literature Review Methods �7576Evidencing Personal and Professional

Development �79�1Leading and Managing in Context: A

Policy Perspective �7826

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | 26

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) | 27

Master of Research (MRes) | 28

Research

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Doctor of PhilosophyPhD in Nursing or Health Studies

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Duration | Full-time � years; part-time 5 years

Attendance | Regular attendance for supervisionmeetings is required. You must also meet therequirements of the University’s Postgraduate TrainingScheme

Entry requirements | A good Honours degree in nursing,midwifery or another relevant discipline, plusappropriate experience in a professional environment.International students are required to have an IELTSscore of 6 (5.5 in all skills)


Contact | Dr Pat Pearcey, Graduate Research Director:01�82 �6�525 | [email protected] Julie Jomeen, Director of Postgraduate Studies:01�82 �6�618 | [email protected] of Health and Social Care, University of Hull,Hull, HU6 7RX

About the programmeThis programme is for nurses, midwives and members ofrelated professions who wish to undertake a complex andoriginal independent research project under the guidanceof an experienced academic supervisor. It is aimed atprofessionals who wish to develop advanced researchskills with a view to becoming independent researchers.It is therefore suitable for practitioners whose roleinvolves a significant element of research (such as nurseconsultants) or those who wish to develop a career inhigher education. It is available for full- or part-timestudy.

The PhD programme involves a significant element ofresearch training, leading to a Postgraduate Certificate orDiploma in Research Training. For those with limitedexperience of undertaking research, however, there is theopportunity to register for an MPhil (Master ofPhilosophy) programme in the first instance. You canthen upgrade to PhD after one year of study (or two yearspart-time), depending on satisfactory progress.

Programme contentYou will undertake an extended investigation under theguidance of an academic supervisor. A PhD is theultimate form of student-centred learning. Although youwill meet regularly with your supervisor and otherpostgraduate research students in the faculty and theGraduate School, you will need the ability and motivationto work independently. The precise scope of yourinvestigation will be negotiated with your supervisor aspart of the application process.

During the programme you will learn research methods,project management skills, skills of independentworking, and advanced writing and presentationtechniques. (You will select from a range of modulesprovided by the University under its PostgraduateTraining Scheme.) You will also, of course, developadvanced theoretical knowledge of your subject area.

AssessmentAt the end of the programme you will produce a thesis ofup to 100,000 words which describes your research indetail. You will then have a formal oral examination inwhich questions about your research will be put to you bytwo examiners who are experts in your field.

Research groupsThe main research activities of the Faculty of Health andSocial Care are carried out within the following groups:


We particularly welcome applications in these areas butare very happy to discuss any potential project.

How to applyIf you are interested in registering for a PhD, pleasecontact Dr Pat Pearcey (see ‘FastFacts’). You will be askedto complete a simple application form and to write anoutline research proposal explaining what you hope toinvestigate and the methods that you intend to use.Application forms are available at www.hull.ac.uk/pg.


Master of Philosophy(MPhil)

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Duration | Full-time 2 years; part-time � years

Attendance | Regular attendance for supervisionmeetings is required. You must also meet therequirements of the University’s Postgraduate TrainingScheme




About the programmeThis programme is for nurses, midwives and members ofrelated professions who wish to undertake a complexresearch project under the guidance of an experiencedacademic supervisor. It is aimed at professionals whowish to develop their research skills to a high level andapply them in the context of their work. As such, it issuitable for practitioners whose role involves a significantelement of research (such as nurse consultants andclinical specialists), or for those who wish to develop acareer in higher education. The programme is availableby full- or part-time study. It involves a significantelement of research training, leading to a PostgraduateCertificate or Diploma in Research Training.

Programme contentYou will undertake an extended investigation under theguidance of an academic supervisor. The MPhil is aresearch degree containing a significant element ofstudent-directed learning. Although you will meetregularly with your supervisor and other postgraduateresearch students in the faculty and the Graduate School,you will need the ability and motivation to workindependently. The precise scope of your investigationwill be negotiated with your supervisor as part of theapplication process.

During the programme you will learn research methods,project management skills, skills of independentworking, and advanced writing and presentationtechniques. You will also develop your theoreticalknowledge of your subject area. As part of theprogramme, you will select from a range of modulesprovided by the University as part of the PostgraduateTraining Scheme.

AssessmentAt the end of your programme of study you will produce athesis of up to 70,000 words which describes yourresearch in detail. You will then have a formal oralexamination at which you will answer questions aboutyour research, put to you by two examiners who areexperts in your field.




How to applyIf you are interested in registering for an MPhil, pleasecontact Dr Pat Pearcey (see ‘FastFacts’). You will be askedto complete a simple application form and write anoutline research proposal explaining what you hope toinvestigate and the methods that you intend to use.Application forms are available at www.hull.ac.uk/pg.


Master of Research(MRes)

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Duration | Full-time 2 years; part-time � years

Attendance | 60 credits are obtained through successfulcompletion of taught modules. You will need to attendregularly for academic supervision




About the programmeThe MRes is for nurses, midwives and members of relatedprofessions who wish to learn more about research in aninnovative, tailor-made programme combining taughtand independent elements. You undertake 60 taughtcredits, all of which are part of the Postgraduate TrainingScheme. In addition, you submit a dissertation to thevalue of 120 credits. If you wish, you may use the MRes asa basis for a PhD. This programme is ideal for those whohave a clear interest in research but do not yet wish tocommit themselves to a full PhD. It is suitable forpractitioners whose role involves a significant element ofresearch (such as nurse consultants or clinical specialists,or those aspiring to these roles), or those who wish todevelop a career in higher education. The programme isavailable by full- or part-time study.

Programme contentYou will undertake modules to the value of 60 credits inresearch methods, including quantitative and qualitativeapproaches. The modules are selected from thoseavailable with the advice of your supervisor and theDirector of Postgraduate Studies. You will also submit adissertation of 25,000–�0,000 words on a research topicnegotiated with your supervisor at the time of yourapplication. The dissertation should contain anintroduction, a literature review, research questions and adiscussion of methodological issues, and is weighted at120 credits. During the programme you will learn aboutdifferent research methods, project management skills,skills of independent working, and skills in writing andpresentation. You will also develop your theoreticalknowledge of your subject area.

AssessmentTaught modules are assessed individually. Yourdissertation will be examined by two examiners who areexperts in your field.




How to applyIf you are interested in registering for an MRes, pleasecontact Dr Pat Pearcey (see ‘FastFacts’). You will be askedto complete a simple application form and write anoutline research proposal explaining what you hope toinvestigate and the methods that you intend to use.Application forms are available at www.hull.ac.uk/pg.

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International OfficeUniversity of HullHull, HU6 7RX, [email protected]

AdmissionsThere is no single deadline for applications. We ask thatyour application reaches the University by 1 September(for a September start) or otherwise at least a monthbefore your intended start date. Programme directorsneed time to ensure that places are offered only to thosewell qualified to achieve the high standards required fora UK postgraduate degree, so we recommend earlyenquiries (any necessary visa application may also takethree to four months in some countries). Guidance onwriting a research proposal for a research Masters or PhDdegree is given on the Graduate School’s website atwww.hull.ac.uk/graduateschool.

Admissions ServiceUniversity of HullHull, HU6 7RXT 01482 466850F 01482 442290E [email protected]

Application formOur postgraduate application form may be downloadedfrom www.hull.ac.uk/ admissions. You can also applyonline from www.prospects.ac.uk. For PGCE apply viawww.gttr.ac.uk; for MA Social Work via www.ucas.ac.uk.

Our other postgraduate brochures are …• Arts and Humanities• The Business School (MSc Programmes and Hull

MBA)*• Education• Health and Social Care• Hull York Medical School• The Law School• PGCE• Politics and Social Sciences• Science

* The Business School also offers research (MRes andMPhil/PhD) opportunities

Our hands-on courses producenurses and midwives who are off

the chart. At least half of yourstudies unfold in a clinical

practice environment (withina local NHS trust, mentored by

experienced practitioners),and you’ll also hone your skills

in our dedicated on-campustraining facility.

Change the way you think.

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Health and Social Care Prospectus 2012