The Role of Leadership in Clinical Practice Report

This report examines the critical role of leadership in clinical practice, drawing from key sources such as Stanley (2011), Davidson et al. (2006), and Lunn et al. (2008). It highlights the importance of clinical leaders in shaping healthcare policies, improving patient care quality, and fostering innovation within the nursing profession. The report underscores the need for nurses to develop leadership skills, emphasizing the influence of nurses in clinical settings, education, and management. Furthermore, it discusses the Clinical Leadership Programme's impact on enhancing the skills and knowledge of nurses and midwives, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes. The report also analyzes the economic, social, and political factors influencing clinical leadership development and the need for mentoring within the healthcare system. The report concludes by summarizing the necessity of practical and theoretical knowledge in fostering effective leadership within the healthcare environment.

Running head: LEADERSHIP IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
Leadership in clinical practice
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Text 1: According to Stanley (2011), an important contribution is made to the quality of the
patient care by the clinical leaders. The importance of the clinical leaders is determined as the
involvement of the clinical are required while formulating policies and decisions, this is because
the emphasis on quality has increased. With the increasing need for clinical staff to employ in
development and innovation the clinicians are establishing their identity as one of the important
stakeholders in the health industry. The clinicians are capable of much if they are recognised as
leaders both by other stakeholders and themselves (Stanley, 2011).
Text 2: In order to establish leadership in nursing it is important to garner excellence in the
process of clinical practice. There are considerable economic, social, professional and political
aspects that create pressure on the development of clinical leadership (Davidson et al., 2006).
The health care system is dynamic in nature much like any other industry it is also financially
constrained in this case it is essential to have a system of mentoring and developing new styles of
nursing leadership. Practical and theoretical knowledge and experience is required to be gathered
and fostered to ensure this development. The role of the nurses in the health care industry is
influential be it in a clinic or an education process or management streams as they have direct
connection and constant communication with the patients (Davidson et al., 2006).
Text 3: The Clinical Leadership Programme has provided Nurses and Midwives an opportunity
development of skills, expertise and knowledge. This will ensure that they are able to put in their
best efforts in the patient recovery process. According to Lunn et al. (2008), the majority of the
applicants have been an optimistic view regarding their participation and their self progress.

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Reference list:
Task 1: Stanley, D. (2011). Clinical leadership: Innovation into action. Palgrave Macmillan.
Task 2: Davidson, P. M., Elliott, D., & Daly, J. (2006). Clinical leadership in contemporary clinical
practice: implications for nursing in Australia. Journal of Nursing Management, 14(3), 180-187.
Task 3: Lunn, C., Mac Curtain, S., & Mac Mahon, J. (2008). Clinical leadership pilot: evaluation
report.