Our Work

Research

Whistleblowing

Professors Russell MannionMartin Powell and Dr Ross Millar and colleagues have co-authored a National Institute for Health Services (NIHR) report which draws on a rich stream of theoretical research, empirical evidence, legal analysis and stakeholder work, with the aim of sharpening thinking around speaking up and whistleblowing. Find out more in this HSMC viewpoint Speaking Up in Health Care: The Canary in the Mine? 

This research links to the Organisational Leadership theme

Leadership in Social Work

Leadership in Social Work seeks to understand how leadership is conceptualised and enacted in social work services. It collaborates with national organisations such as Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), ADASS/ADCS, and has sought the input of senior social work leaders from across UK, including the Chief Social Workers in England and Northern Ireland. The project includes conceptual work, establishing sites for empirical work and evaluations, and developing new CPD and qualification programmes focussed upon leadership within social work.

This research links to the Clinical Leadership theme

Phronesis

Dr Mervyn Conroy led a study exploring how doctors through their professional careers cultivate phronesis (practical wisdom) in the midst of navigating the complex world of healthcare in an era of markets and user choice. This will also examine the role that phronesis plays in strengthening and sustaining trust between the medical community and wider health and social care community in which they practice. Find out more about Phronesis in this HSMC viewpoint on Phronesis and Ethical Decision Making for Clinical Leaders: a Moral Debating Resource

This research links to the Clinical Leadership theme

Primary Care Transformation

Dr Robin Miller led a review of the national primary care transformation programme in Wales. Set up in 2015 with funding from the Welsh Government, the Pacesetter Programme sought to test and evaluate new approaches to improving population health through improving access to primary care provision and integration with acute services. Find out more about the Pacesetter programme

This research links to the Clinical and Systems Leadership themes 

Culture and Leadership for Inclusion 

Deborah Davidson and Kelly Singh together with colleagues from the Alliance Business School, University of Manchester were commissioned to undertake an independent evaluation of NHS Improvement’s Culture and Leadership Programme. The 18 month evaluation is being undertaken in two phases - a scoping review and a formative evaluation – in order to make recommendations about the future development and sustainability of the programme delivery, provide an evaluation framework for participating Trusts (currently > 80) in the future. The evaluation is seeking to address four core questions:

  1. How is the programme being implemented?
  2. What support and resources are needed to effectively implement the programme?
  3. What impact is the programme having on the leadership cultures and behaviours in participating Trusts?
  4. How are participating Trusts working toward embedding new cultural norms (compassion and inclusion)?

The evaluation includes developing a theory of change and integrating this with a realist framework, undertaking six data collection work-packages, including a telephone survey, longitudinal analysis of leadership behaviours, community of practice ‘exchange’ workshops, on-site visits, semi-structured interviews and documentary analysis. Both the Exchange workshops and reflective sessions with NHSI offer opportunities to reflect on and improve programme materials, implementation and impact.

This research links to the Organisational Leadership theme 

Teaching

Intercalated Degree in Healthcare Management and Leadership

The Health Services Management Centre delivers a Health Management & Leadership (HML) degree as part of the Population Sciences and Humanities (POSH) intercalated programme for medical and dental students. The course consists of 3 specialist modules (health services management, leadership & change management; improving quality & patient safety), research methods module, research project design, and a research project. 

This programme links to the Clinical Leadership theme

Level 7 Senior Leader Degree Apprenticeship / MSc in Health and Care System Leadership

The Health Services Management Centre’s MSc in Health and Care System Leadership aims to provide the practical knowledge and understanding required for leading across a range of health and care systems. At its core are the principles of collaboration, innovation, improvement and inclusivity in the pursuit of high quality patient care, staff engagement, and better value for money. We look to weave these principles across seven modules and a work based dissertation, covering different aspects of the Senior Leader apprenticeship standard. 

This programme links to the Clinical and Organisational Leadership themes

NHS Leadership Academy Programmes

The Health Services Management Centre, working with Alliance Manchester Business School, has been commissioned to support the NHS Leadership Academy to deliver the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson programme 

The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson programme is a unique healthcare leadership programme delivered as a joint award from the University of Birmingham and the University of Manchester with additional contributions from the UK Improvement Alliance, Eden & Partners, National Voices, and the Social Care Institute for Excellence.

The focus of the programme is to support participants to become more resilient and able to meet the demands of working in often high-pressured healthcare environments so that patients see improved outcomes and experiences.

The programme is fully accredited, leading to an NHS Leadership Academy Award in Senior Healthcare Leadership and a Masters in Healthcare Leadership.

This programme links to the Clinical and Organisational Leadership themes