This module provides an introduction to current mentoring and coaching theories and models currently in use in the NHS. Participants will be introduced to organisational contexts in which mentoring has developed over the past twenty years, drawing on seminal theoretical contributions from a variety of leading thinkers in the world of mentoring. They will be introduced to mentoring as professional practice and its contribution to leadership development. Participants will be also introduced to the fundamentals of coaching and draw on established approaches. They will learn about the history, context, future and organisational uses of coaching. They will develop a critical understanding of coaching within NHS. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between coaching, leadership, leadership development and the realisation of organisational objectives through coaching.

Available as a standalone module: Yes

Attendance (Please note, this is subject to change for future intakes)

Dates: For attendance information, please see the top of this page and click on ‘attendance dates’. Please note, if the module is full or closed for the intake(s) this academic year, dates may not appear. 

Venue: LSBU Southwark Campus

Typical intake(s): Semester 1

Entry requirements

• Successful applicants will normally hold at least a second class Honours degree in a health related subject and a health related professional qualification. Please make contact with the module leader before applying to make sure this module is suitable for you. 
• Student support for studying at Masters level should be discussed with the module leader. Students who have not previously undertaken study at academic Level 7 (Masters level) are advised to consider the workshop: Preparation for Masters Level Study, this can be found and applied for on the CPPD prospectus. 

Career benefits

The Module will enhance employability be developing students’ understanding of the role of mentoring and coaching within the health service. This will enable them to develop skills as both mentors and mentees for their future roles within the health service.  

Assessment

• Written assignment 4000 words (Patchwork assignment including reflection)

Assessment/submission date: See Under Apply

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:       

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of key theories in mentoring and coaching
• Critical appreciation of theories of adult learning and professional development and their integration within a mentoring and coaching practice
• Demonstrate critical awareness of moral and ethical dilemmas associated with mentoring and coaching relationships

Intellectual skills:

• Appreciation and critical appraisal of different models and approaches to mentoring and coaching
• Critical understanding of professional standards for mentoring and coaching; coaching v’s mentoring
• Contextualisation of mentoring, coaching and related support initiatives in the context of NHS and wider healthcare leadership strategies

Practical Skills:

• Proven ability to offer and receive effective constructive feedback in mentoring and coaching relationships
• Skilled professional management of emotional content in mentoring and coaching relationships
• Critical reflection on their developing mentoring and coaching practice 

Transferable skills:

• Management of self and others
• Effective leadership skills in complex organisational environments
• Mentoring, coaching and associated skills