Digital Health for Aspiring Digital Career Nurses and Midwives: Navigating the Future of Healthcare
FNF is offering a three-day residential leadership programme for aspiring digital career nurses and midwives. It’s aimed at professionals at any stage of their career who are taking their first steps on a digital career path and have aspirations to influence digital transformation.
Delivered by the renowned CHIME International, this course is designed to empower nurses and midwives with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate and thrive in the rapidly evolving digital health landscape. The course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the transformative potential of digital health, including the benefits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in healthcare, the current state of the NHS, and the role of nurses and midwives in leading digital change.
Participants will explore how digital technologies can enhance their practice, improve patient care, and support career development, while fostering essential competencies for the digital health workforce.
“The programme provided me with better insight in my current role as a digital leader. It was also a good opportunity to network with other trailblazers across the UK and share our experiences and knowledge to improve ourselves.” Previous Aspiring Digital leader programme participant
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the key drivers and benefits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in healthcare, and how digital technologies are shaping the future of the NHS.
- Explore the implications of digital health for nurses and midwives, particularly in the context of the therapeutic relationships and patient care.
- Learn how to lead and influence digital health change in their organisations and teams.
- Examine frameworks for career progression and digital health competencies in nursing and midwifery.
- Develop skills in storytelling and narrative to communicate the value of digital health to patients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Alumni benefits
- Free access to CHIME’s Certified Digital Health accreditation programme for all delegates (a value of £250 per person).
- Access to CHIME’s Learning Management System for continued education after the course.
- Join the FNF alumni community and receive ongoing networking and leadership development opportunities through events, webinars, communications opportunities and policy thought leadership.
Course Detail
Day 1: Understanding the Digital Health Landscape
Session 1: Welcome & Introduction to Digital Health
Session 2: The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Digital Health
Session 3: The State of the NHS and Future Policy
Session 4: Group Reflection and Networking
Day 2: Digital Health in Nursing and Midwifery Practice
Session 5: Leading Change in Digital Health
Session 6: The Therapeutic Relationship in the Digital Age
Session 7: Storytelling and Narrative in Digital Health
Session 8: Career Progression and Digital Competencies
Day 3: Building Practical Digital Health Skills
Session 9: Practical Applications of Digital Health Tools
Session 10: Future Trends in Digital Health and Innovation
Session 11: Final Reflections and Action Planning
Course Delivery Format
- Presentations by expert speakers.
- Interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
- Case studies and group discussions.
- Residential formal allows for extended networking and peer learning opportunities (course facilitators will be present in the evening, providing additional opportunities for engagement and learning).
- Resource materials, including a course handbook and access to relevant online resources.
The course has given me insight, not only into the digital world and how we can influence digital pathways and embrace digital solutions for patients and the workforce, but it has also given us a lot of holistic understanding about our presence, our impact and us as leaders in the field of healthcare.
Alafiya Sachak, Aspiring Digital Leadership Programme alumna
Next programme date
The next programme is 25-27 March 2025. It is a residential three-day programme, hosted by System C in the vibrant docklands area of Liverpool (hotel accommodation provided).
Cost
The three-day residential programme costs £2,995 per delegate including full catering and two nights hotel accommodation.
Delegates will need to fund their own transportation to and from the venue.
Places can be self-funded or funded by the employer (CPD budget).
There are also several places sponsored by System C – for those working at organisations who use System C. If you would like to be considered for one of these sponsored places, please tick the ‘invoice me personally’ box on page 1 of the booking form, and then state on page 9 that you would like to be considered for a sponsored place.
If you have any questions please contact us.
Booking Process
What you will need to demonstrate in your form:
- How you will use the programme to work with others, learn from, and share experiences.
- How you will use the experience to improve patient and health outcomes.
- Your aspirations to develop as a leader.
- Support from your line manager to enable you to attend this programme.
Upon booking, you are required to provide the following information:
- Personal, employment and education information.
- Senior sponsor information (your line manager) with authorisation to join the programme.
Please note before booking:
- You need to complete the form in one sitting – if you close the page before submission then any data you have entered will be lost.
- Bookings without line manager support will not be accepted.
- Payment will not be required to complete the booking form but will be required before starting the programme.
If you have any questions please contact us.
Digital is everywhere in nursing. I’m a cancer nurse specialist and now a digital champion in my hospital. I’m the manager for patient-initiated follow-up of cancer patients. We can see real benefits to the patients of this digital protocolised cancer surveillance.
Claire Marsh, Aspiring Digital Leadership Programme alumna
Book here
Click here to book your place for the 25-27 March programme in Liverpool.
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
If you would like to be considered for one of the System C sponsored places, please tick the ‘invoice me personally’ box on page of the booking form, and then state on page 9 that you would like to be considered for a sponsored place. If you are not successful for a sponsored place you do not have to take up the place.
Join the waitlist if you can’t make the March programme but want to be the first to hear about future dates for this programme.
