1.  Introduction 
                                                                 2.  Why a leadership placement?
                                                                 3.  Preparation for placement 
                                                                 4.  What are AHPs?
                                                                 5.  Integrated Care Systems
                                                                 6.  POSITIVE
                                                                 7.  Objective Setting
                                                                 8.  Personality Tests
              Content                                            9.  Importance of Personality Tests
                                                                 10. Learning Styles Tests
                                                                 11. Leadership Styles
              s                                                  12. Edward Jenner Programme
                                                                 13. Management vs Leadership
                                                                 14. Important Leadership Skills
                                                                 15. Healthcare Leadership Model
                                                                 16. 360 degree feedback
                                                                 17. To Do List Guide (during placement)
                                                                 18. Student Leadership Programme 
                                                                 19. Useful links for Student Leadership
                                                                 20. References 
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                             Introduction
                                                                We aim to provide 
                                                                 information and 
                                                                   resources to 
              Welcome to the                                     prepare you for 
            Student Leadership                                   your Leadership 
             Placement Toolkit                                    placement and 
                                                                   support your 
                                                                  transition into 
                                                                  practice-based 
                                                                     learning. 
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                                                              A type of project placement 
                                                              Work with senior officials, the MDT and AHPs
                                                              Opens eyes to a different career path, and the skills 
                                                              required
                                                              Consider the wider implications of your profession – 
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                                                              Develop communication and presenting skills useful for 
           leadership                                         the future
                                                              Prepares and educates you around leadership whilst still 
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                                                              Brings awareness of the challenges facing the NHS 
                                                              Allows you to input to important issues 
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          Preparation for placement 
          • Begin thinking of what your objectives are? What do you want to get out of this placement?
          • Do some reading around what a Leadership and project placement is
          • Find out what your personality type and learning style is, so you can work best with your new 
           colleagues
          • Find out if you’ll be working with other students, or see if other students have undertaken 
           this placement type before for tips and ideas, or to form a buddy system
          • Make sure to contact your placement as soon as possible to learn the logistics of it and any 
           expectations they may have
          • Communicate to your educators your previous experience, goals and any worries you have 
          • Ensure you have a safe, productive and confidential environment to work from, and you have 
           all the necessary equipment 
          • If you must travel anywhere, preplan the route to avoid any last minute stress
          • Plan your workday ahead to make sure you can get your tasks done, whilst also leaving time 
           for yourself to relax 
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          What are the Allied Heath 
          Professions?
             •  Third largest NHS workforce
             •  Holistic care – from birth to palliative 
             •  Provide system-wide care to assess, treat, diagnose and discharge patients across 
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