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Emerging Leaders Programme

Leadership development programme for emerging nursing and midwifery leaders working post-preceptorship

Our leadership programmes have been described as ‘transformational’ – and with good reason. We develop nurse and midwife leaders at every career stage enabling them to stay, thrive, lead and transform health and care.

This Emerging Leaders programme enables participants to develop their individual and collective leadership identity, as well as creating a close network and sense of belonging. It will equip nurses and midwives with the skills and knowledge to meet the demands of modern health and social care leadership.

"This programme has given me better insight to understanding what type of leader I am and given me the confidence to have difficult conversations. "

Adesola Oriola, Deputy Sister, York and Scarborough NHS Trust

Who is the programme for?

The Emerging Leaders programme is for nurses and midwives working at Agenda for Change Band 5 to 6 or equivalent, across all sectors and all four UK nations.

Programme Aims and Structure

Participants will:

  • Develop the confidence and capability required to positively influence as leaders.
  • Explore communication approaches which enable a constructive presence and wider impact.
  • Understand their collective authority and power to make a clear difference to the workforce culture.
  • Understand their influence both within and outside of the organisation.
  • Have a psychologically safe space to facilitate decision making, hold ambiguity and process tensions.
  • Develop an understanding of quality improvement methodology for instigating, embedding and measuring change within their local environments.
  • Carry out a quality improvement project in their workplace.
  • Develop critical thinking attributes and a commitment to the value of evidence based practice.

6 day Programme:

  • Day 1: Welcome Day and and Creating Conditions for Positive Change (virtual)
  • Days 2: Being Effective as a Leader: Influencing & Authority (1) (virtual)
  • Day 3: Being Effective as a Leader: Influencing & Authority (2) (virtual)
  • Day 4: Personal Presence and Impact (RADA) (virtual in small groups)
  • Day 5: Introduction to Co-Consulting: Masterclass (virtual)
  • Day 6: Celebration & Networking Event (in person – London)

FNF Alumni

Following the programme participants will join the FNF alumni community and receive ongoing networking and leadership development opportunities through events, webinars, communications opportunities and policy thought leadership.

Next Programme Dates*

13 October 2026

Day 1: Welcome Day & Creating Conditions for Positive Change

Virtual.

26 November 2026

Day 2: Being Effective as a Leader: Influencing & Authority (Session 1)

Virtual.

27 November 2026

Day 3: Being Effective as a Leader: Influencing & Authority (Session 2)

Virtual.

2 & 3 December 2026

Day 4: Personal Presence & Impact (RADA)

Virtual in small groups. You will be allocated a group and time.

10 February 2027

Day 5: Introduction to Co-Consulting; Masterclass

Virtual.

4 March 2027

Celebration & Networking Event

Face to face – London. Network with other cohorts

*These dates may be subject to change.

Details

Cost

The programme costs £2,595 per delegate.

Academy member price: for anyone working at an Academy member organisation, is £2,495 per delegate

Places can be self-funded or funded by the employer (CPD budget).

Delegates will need to fund their own transportation to and from the end of programme event.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Programme facilitators

RADA Business

Hart Ridge Consulting Ltd

Eligibility and Booking process

To participate in the programme you must:

  • be a registered nurse or midwife with the NMC.
  • be practising in the UK.
  • be working in patient facing roles at Agenda for Change Band 5 to 6 or equivalent.
  • have two or more years professional nursing or midwifery experience.

What you will need to answer in your booking form (max 350 words per response):

  • Please tell us about the service you work within and your team.
  • Please discuss your leadership achievements and how the FNF programme enhance your leadership aspirations.

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:

  • By accepting a place on this programme you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions.
  • 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.
  • Applications without line manager support will not be accepted.
  • Payment will be required before starting the programme.

After booking:

  • Once we have received your booking we will review your eligibility and contact you to confirm placement and invoicing information as required.

If you have any questions please contact us.

Future programme dates

This programme will run approximately twice a year. Keep an eye on our newsletter and social media for future dates or join our waitlist to be the first to hear.

Book here

Click here to book for the October 2026 start date.

By accepting a place on this programme you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions.