Welcome to the IHSCM Systems Leadership in Health and Social Care Short Course Masterclass—a dynamic learning experience designed to equip health and social care professionals with the mindset, tools, and collaborative strategies needed to lead across boundaries and drive meaningful change.
In this four-module series, Jon Wilks, CEO of the Institute of Health & Social Care Management (IHSCM), guides us through the principles and practices of systems leadership. Drawing on lived experience and expert insight, Jon explores how leaders can navigate complexity, foster trust, and build integrated care systems that truly serve communities.
Why Systems Leadership?
Health and social care today face some of the most pressing challenges of our time: rising demand, funding pressures, health inequalities, and fragmented services. No single organisation can solve these alone. Systems leadership is about thinking and acting beyond your own team or service—it’s about working collaboratively across sectors to improve outcomes for citizens.
This approach enables leaders to:
- Build shared purpose across diverse organisations
- Focus on prevention, early intervention, and long-term wellbeing
- Reduce duplication and gaps in care
- Empower communities and service users to shape solutions
Why This Course Matters for IHSCM Members As IHSCM members, you are already committed to excellence in leadership and care. This course deepens that commitment by helping you:
- Develop the skills to lead in complex, multi-agency environments
- Strengthen your ability to influence and align across systems
- Enhance the quality, safety, and person-centredness of the services you deliver
Whether you’re a senior leader, team manager, or aspiring changemaker, this course offers practical frameworks and reflective space to grow your impact. Each module builds on the last, covering trust, complexity, communication, and applied leadership—all grounded in real-world challenges and opportunities.
Upon completion you will receive an electronic certificate for you to download and save/print for your convenience. You will attain 6Â CPD Points and also attain 5 HPL points for completing this course towards each of the 5 Core Competencies:
1 – Me, Myself and I.
1 – Leadership Excellence.
1 – Workforce.
1 – Operational Leadership.
1 – Innovation.
