Online Leadership Course Open for Commissions
We are delighted to offer a flexible development opportunity for your early career nurses and midwives, whether in the NHS, social care or private healthcare, to join our interactive online leadership programme.
"The FNF programme for early career nurses has equipped me with the basic knowledge I need to influence people towards a positive change. All modules in the programme have been of great advantage in my practice. However, I find most beneficial the importance of understanding my personality and that of my team, which is a primary factor that determines how we perceive and react to things. Also, the co-consulting module exposed me to some client case scenarios and I was able to solve some cases as proposed leaders in my team. This is an aspect that is new to me. I would encourage anyone who looks forward to becoming a leader someday to partake in the FNF online programme for early career nurses. Not only will you gradually build up some leadership skills, but will also be equipped with skills needed to practice effectively."
Ginika Ifechukwu, programme participant, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Support Your Workforce
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.
Find out more about the modules below and book places for your workforce.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate enhanced awareness of how personality preferences influence personal effectiveness and performance in teams.
- Identify and critically appraise opportunities to influence through personal and collective authority.
- Develop strategies to express self in a manner which communicates presence, enables influence and has impact.
- Explore personal resilience and develop tools for staying effective under pressure.
- Formulate and put into practice plans which contribute to improved outcomes for patients and staff underpinned by evidence and quality improvement methodology.
- Improved confidence in speaking up.
- Confidence and understanding of how to progress your career.
“Our trust is committed to investing in our employees, recognising their invaluable contributions to our healthcare system. Our junior nursing workforce, which predominantly comprises overseas professionals, greatly benefits from opportunities to enhance their skills and integrate leadership attributes. To support their growth and development, we have enrolled them in the FNF online Early Career Leadership course. We believe this programme is tailored to help them cultivate essential leadership qualities, enabling them to drive professional growth, enhance patient safety, and deliver high-quality care. By equipping our nurses with the skills and confidence to lead, we are building a stronger, more resilient healthcare workforce for the future.” Renny Heald, Matron for Workforce Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Trust
Programme Structure
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.
Programme Modules
Welcome event
Virtual live welcome event to start the programme.
Module 1
Personality Preferences and Performance in Teams
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
- Establish individual cohort learning communities
- Introduce concept of self and impact of self on others through the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
- Explore the MBTI preference pairs and apply concepts to self through a range of experiential learning exercises
- Consider the outcome of your MBTI self-assessment and questionnaire to identify areas for personal and team development
Module 2
Fundamentals of Quality Improvement
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
- Understand what is meant by Quality Improvement (QI) and how it applies to your individual practice
- Understand how QI can be used to help influence changes for continual improvements to care and experience
- Be familiar with the Model for Improvement and how to use it as a framework to make effective change
- Have worked through an example of how QI can be used in day-to-day practice in health and care
- Be confident to identify and address an opportunity for improvement in your own workplace
Module 3
Leading with Presence & Impact
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
- Self-awareness of individual body, breath and vocal habits and how this effects communicative impact
- Learning how to manage nerves, imposter syndrome and workplace anxieties to communicate with impact, clarity and influence in all situations
- Understanding of the physiology of communication, experiential practice, and clarity as to how to establish and enhance skills
- Building confidence through sharing and problem-solving challenging behaviours that emerge within the workplace
Module 4
Using your Authority and Influencing Change
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)
- Be familiar with the Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle and have used its structure to keep reflective notes in your learning journal
- Experimented in real life situations with your personal authority to influence and manage change
- Developed skills in self-confidence; political and emotional intelligence; assertiveness; and managing change
- Evaluated your personal authority and personal power by recording examples of your experiments of using these behaviours in your learning journal
Module 5
An Introduction to Co-consulting
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
- Learning how to work in a small group with colleagues, and through a structured questioning / listening approach, effectively work on real problems being faced
- Developing individuals’ learning experience, so personal awareness of potential changed behaviours that may be possible in tackling problems, is increased
- Increasing individuals’ understanding of personal effectiveness and personal power
This module also includes a live practice and discussion session, as well as the online learning.
Celebration event
Virtual celebration event to conclude the programme.
Next Programme Dates
Our next programmes run from April to June 2025, and September to November 2025.
Cost
£350.00 per person.
For bookings from organisations (NHS, social care or private healthcare), NOT individual nurses or midwives. If you are a nurse or midwife interested in a place, then talk to your manager and ask them to get in touch!
20 places minimum per booking.
To book places or to find out more please email us.
Eligibility Criteria
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:
- Be a registered nurse or midwife with the NMC.
- Identify as an early-career nurse or midwife.
- Be practicing in the UK.
Programme Dates: Spring 2025
Course open and launch event
Course open and launch event
Co-consulting train the trainer
Co-consulting train the trainer
Celebration event and close
Celebration event and close
Programme Dates: Autumn 2025
Course open and launch event
Course open and launch event
Co-consulting train the trainer
Co-consulting train the trainer
Celebration event and close
Celebration event and close
Book Places for Your Workforce
To book places (minimum 20) or to find out more please email us.