Florence
Nightingale
Foundation
Shine a light
Florence
We are delighted to offer a new opportunity for your early career nurses and midwives, whether in the NHS, social care or private healthcare, to join our interactive online leadership programme.
Early career nurses and midwives represent the future of the professions. Investing in their leadership development is essential to ensuring a robust healthcare system.
By providing them with tailored leadership training and mentorship through this FNF online programme, we not only empower them to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare delivery but also cultivate a new generation of compassionate, skilled leaders who are equipped to address evolving challenges and drive sustainable improvements in patient care.
This investment demonstrates a commitment to their professional growth and fulfilment. Providing development opportunities beyond preceptorship means we not only empower these individuals to thrive in their roles but also increase their job satisfaction and likelihood of remaining in the workforce, thus ensuring a stable and resilient workforce for years to come.
Participants of this online programme will get the chance to develop their own authentic leadership style and to enhance their skills; enabling them to improve their service and boost their career opportunities.
The course consists of 30-40 hours of self-directed study over two and a half months, with a live event at the start and end of the programme, as well as after module 5. The programme will run from September to November 2024.
Find out more about the modules below and book places for your workforce.
We have received extremely positive feedback from commissioners and participants of previous online leadership programmes.
“We have performed a post-impact evaluation and have received positive responses as the programme supports their preparation for their career development and in becoming their own type of leader. Since the programme has concluded, there have been members of the cohort who either had secured a different post, applied for a post and led or taken part in improvement projects. From the post-programme impact feedback that we have gathered, the programme has influenced these efforts.” Lindy P Garrucho, Senior Clinical Educator, International Nursing, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (commissioner for our IENM online leadership development programme)
“I am so excited for the opportunities that FNF provides through this programme. I know for certain that I cannot remain the same at the end of this journey.” Previous FNF online programme participant
Please note that this programme is open to bookings from organisations employing early-career workforce, NOT individual nurses or midwives. Organisations can be NHS, social care or private healthcare. However, we would encourage early-career nurses and midwives who are keen to take part to speak to their Lead Nurse and share the details.
Per participant: £300
20 participants (minimum number of places each commissioner can book): £6000
100 participants: £30,000
To book places or to find out more please email: [email protected]
The online programme will be undertaken over two and a half months. It includes 5 modules which will be opened up one by one for participants to work through at their own pace, meaning they can fit their learning around work and other commitments.
We estimate participants will need around 30-40 hours to complete the course content in total. They will work through some modules quicker than others but will gain more from the programme by reflecting on what they have learned from each.
The online learning has end-of-chapter quizzes but there are no long form essays or projects to complete.
Participants will be able to interact with fellow participants via various opportunities throughout the course. This will include interactive welcome and celebration webinars with expert facilitators.
The modules of the programme are:
Virtual live welcome event to start the programme.
Online learning – Utilising Myer Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) we will explore how personality preference influence personal leadership styles and how awareness can enable the promotion of high performing teams.
Learning Outcomes
Online learning – An introduction to QI including approaches to leading change management and measuring impact. With case studies focusing specifically on early career needs.
Learning Outcomes
Online learning – Practical approaches to developing confidence and clarity in the delivery of key messages for a range of audiences. Led by RADA Business.
Learning Outcomes
Online learning – Development of leadership attributes which enable influence from ward to board. Specific consideration will be given to exploring the sphere of your authority and leading upwards.
Learning Outcomes (subject to change)
Online learning – Promoting psychological safety in organisations and teams. To explore the theory and evidence that underpins co-consulting as an effective method of peer coaching.
Learning Outcomes
This module also includes a live practice and discussion session, as well as the online learning.
Virtual celebration event to conclude the programme.
Once you have booked places for your workforce we will be in touch with you to get participant details (names and email addresses) to register them on our online portal. We can also help with materials to advertise the programme to your workforce. To join the programme participants must:
Welcome webinar
Time tbc
First module opens
Personality Preferences and Performance in Teams
Module 2 opens
Principles and Practice of Quality Improvement
Module 3 opens
Leading with Presence & Impact
Module 4 opens
Using your Authority and Influencing Change
Module 5 opens
An Introduction to Co-consulting
Con-consulting live practice and discussion session
Date tbc
Programme closes
Celebration Event (Virtual)
Time tbc
Participants report the “life changing” leadership experience and its professional and personal impact. Participants report feeling more confident to speak out and influence improvements in patient care and health outcomes.
To book places (minimum 20) or to find out more please email us at: [email protected]