In our commitment to providing leadership development opportunities to the many, FNF are pleased to offer a 12-month Emerging Leaders programme to nurses and midwives who are employed at our FNF Academy Member Organisations.
As a membership benefit, Chief Nurses at FNF Academy Member Organisations are able to nominate one FNF Emerging Leader annually (one per organisation if you are an Integrated Care System/Health Board Member).
We do not restrict eligibility for nominations based on banding or length of service. We want to close the gap in professional leadership development opportunities across health and social care settings.
We are actively encouraging Chief Nurses to nominate individuals who have not yet embarked upon an opportunity like this previously. The 2024/25 FNF Academy Emerging Leaders began their programme in October 2024. Details of the programme and the timeline can be found below.
Over 60 FNF Academy Emerging Leaders undertook the 2023/24 programme. You can read some of their blogs at the bottom of this page.
Emerging Leaders Programme Outline – 2024/25 Cohort
Welcome Event (Virtual)
An orientation and welcome session to the FNF Academy Emerging Leaders programme. Meet members of #TeamFNF who will be supporting you through your programme and connect with your cohort.
FNF Academy Members Symposium (Face to Face) **
We know that getting a seat at the table is often a difficult task and are therefore inviting all Emerging Leaders to join their Chief Nurse at our annual FNF Academy Members Symposium. This year taking place at Reading Town Hall on Monday 30th September.
** Travel and any accommodation are not funded.
Reverse mentoring with your Chief Nurse (Face to Face)
Local senior support and sponsorship is proven to help improve shared decision-making and self-belief. All Chief Nurses will support their Emerging Leaders throughout the 12-month programme by providing regular reverse mentoring sessions.
FNF Academy Emerging Leaders Learning Event: Leadership Signature (Virtual)
In the dynamic and demanding world of healthcare, nursing and midwifery professionals play a pivotal role as leaders, caregivers, and advocates. This session is tailored to empower nurses and midwives by helping them discover their unique leadership styles and embrace authenticity as they navigate the complexities of healthcare leadership.
FNF Academy Emerging Leaders Community of Practice (Virtual)
The community of practice sessions are an opportunity to bring together your combined expertise and passion for your domain and explore best practice possibilities. All our Emerging Leaders will be welcome and valued in their contributions regardless of levels of years of experience. The topics we cover will be chosen by you so they are always pertinent to the share domain and practice.
FNF Academy Emerging Leaders Learning Event: Professional Voice: Building your professional brand using social media (Virtual)
This interactive workshop is designed to explore the key components of a successful personal brand, understand the significance of networking in career development, and learn techniques to amplify professional voice. Through practical exercises, discussions, and real-world examples, participants will gain insights into building a compelling online and offline presence, creating meaningful connections, and leveraging their unique strengths to stand out in their respective fields.
FNF Academy Emerging Leaders Community of Practice (Virtual)
The community of practice sessions are an opportunity to bring together your combined expertise and passion for your domain and explore best practice possibilities.
FNF Academy Emerging Leaders Learning Event: Authority, power and influence (Virtual)
Nursing and Midwifery are professions that demand not only clinical expertise but also the ability to lead and influence positive change in healthcare settings. This session is designed to empower nursing and midwifery professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate these critical dynamics effectively
FNF Academy Emerging Leaders Learning Event: Co-Consulting Masterclass (Virtual)
Our Nightingale Frontline® service launched in April 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to provide a support service for nurses and midwives across the UK. At that time, our goal was to provide emotional well-being support for all nurses and midwives as they battled the unprecedented demands of the pandemic on a daily basis. We are therefore offering this new Co-consulting Facilitator Masterclass as a core element of the FNF Academy Emerging Leaders programme. By completing this programme you will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to go on to facilitate supportive sessions in your own workplace, using a problem solving approach.
FNF Academy Emerging Leaders Learning Event: Navigating the path forward: career progression strategies
In this interactive workshop, we will discuss essential strategies, insights, elevate skills and achieve career goals for yourselves and your team. Understand the diverse career paths available for nurses and midwives. Learn how to identify your strengths, interests and values to chart a personalised career trajectory.
Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service, Westminster Abbey (Face to Face)
All FNF Academy Emerging Leaders are invited to attend the annual Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service at Westminster Abbey, London.
FNF Academy Emerging Leaders Community of Practice (Virtual)
The community of practice sessions are an opportunity to bring together your combined expertise and passion for your domain and explore best practice possibilities.
Reverse mentoring with your Chief Nurse (Face to Face)
Local senior support and sponsorship is proven to help improve shared decision-making and self-belief. All Chief Nurses will support their Emerging Leaders throughout the 12-month programme by providing regular reverse mentoring sessions.
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the Emerging Leaders programme you must:
- be a registered nurse or midwife with the NMC.
- be nominated by your Chief Nurse.
- be employed at an FNF Academy Member Organisation.
Nomination Process
- Nominations must be made by the Chief Nurse of an FNF Academy Member Organisation.
- Chief Nurses can nominate one Emerging Leader per year, unless they have joined FNF Academy Membership on an Integrated Care System/Health Board Membership in which case they will be able to nominate one Emerging Leader per organisation although limitations apply – please get in touch with the membership team to confirm or if you have any questions about applying.
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FNF Badge
If you are a Fellow/Emerging Leader who graduated from the 2023/2024 cohort and you have not yet received your official badge, please complete this request form.
Meet some of our Emerging Leaders
Cerina Howells
Cerina is a nurse in the endoscopy department at Swansea Bay University Health Board.
Amanda Jackson
Amanda is a 0-19 Clinical Team Manager working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
Rattan Gill
Rattan is a midwife on the labour ward at University Hospitals of Leicester, East Midlands.
Chloe Cotter
Chloe is a staff nurse at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
