%0 Journal Article %T Leading and managing a multidisciplinary team in health and social care: a critical and personal reflection. %A Akinlotan O %J Br J Nurs %V 33 %N 12 %D 2024 Jun 20 %M 38900662 暂无%R 10.12968/bjon.2024.0063 %X This article presents a synthesis of the leadership and management knowledge and experience gained while participating in project work in health and social care. The first part presents a critical evaluation of leadership and management across health and social care services, with a focus on a multidisciplinary team in a ward setting. The second part presents a critical reflection on a personal leadership and management experience during the project using an appropriate model of reflection, a synthesis of lessons learnt and application to future practice as a registered nurse. A range of theories and frameworks related to leadership, management and team working are critically evaluated and a critical understanding of both political and economic perspectives within today's healthcare system is presented.