In our commitment to providing leadership development opportunities to the many, FNF are pleased to offer a 12-month Fellowship 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 Academy Fellow annually (one per organisation if you are an Integrated Care System/Health Board Member).
We do not restrict eligibility for FNF Academy Fellow 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 Fellows will begin their programme in October 2024. Details of the programme and the timeline can be found below.
We have over 60 FNF Academy Fellows undertaking the 2023/24 programme. Look out for updates from them throughout the year on our website and on social media. You can read some of their blogs at the bottom of this page.
Fellowship Outline – 2024/25 Cohort
Welcome Event (Virtual)
An orientation and welcome session to the FNF Academy Fellowship. Meet members of #TeamFNF who will be supporting you through your Fellowship and connect with your cohort. Â
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 Fellows to join their Chief Nurse at our annual FNF Academy Members Symposium. This year taking place at Reading Town Hall on Monday 30th September. Â
** Travel and any accommodation are not funded.Â
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 Fellows throughout the 12-month fellowship by providing regular reverse mentoring sessions. 
FNF Academy Fellows 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. Â
FNF Academy Fellows 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 Fellows will be welcome and valued in their contributions regardless of levels of years of experience. The topics we cover will be chosen by you as Fellows so they are always pertinent to the share domain and practice. Â
FNF Academy Fellows 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.Â
FNF Academy Fellows 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 Fellows 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 Fellows 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 Fellowship. 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.Â
FNF Academy Fellows 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.Â
Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service, Westminster Abbey (Face to Face)
All FNF Academy Fellows are invited to attend the annual Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service at Westminster Abbey, London. Â
FNF Academy Fellows 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 Fellows throughout the 12-month fellowship by providing regular reverse mentoring sessions. 
Apply here
Please complete the nomination form here.
Closing date
The deadline for applications is 18 August 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the Fellowship you must:Â
- 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
- 2024/2025 nominations opened on 24 June. Click here to apply.
- Nominations must be made by the Chief Nurse of an FNF Academy Member Organisation.
- Chief Nurses can nominate one Fellow 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 Fellow per organisation although limitations apply – please get in touch with the membership team to confirm or if you have any questions about applying.
If you are interested in FNF Academy Membership, please click here to find out more.
Meet some of our 2023/24 Academy Fellows
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.
