Emerging Clinical 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 help develop, support and retain nurses and midwives by supporting and strengthening individuals, organisations and whole healthcare systems.

The Emerging Clinical leaders programme supports nurses and midwives working in patient-facing roles at Agenda for Change Band 5 to 6 or equivalent, across all sectors and all four UK-nations.

It enables participants to develop their individual and collective leadership identity, as well as creating a close network and sense of belonging.

The programme will equip patient-facing nurses and midwives with the skills and knowledge to meet the demands of modern health and social care leadership.

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.
• Develop critical thinking attributes and a commitment to the value of evidence based practice.

6 day-programme:

• Day 1: Welcome and creating the condition for positive change (virtual)
• Days 2 & 3: Being Effective as a Leader – Influencing and Building your Authority (virtual)
• Day 4: Personal Presence and Impact: facilitated by RADA (virtual in small groups: 6 per session)
• Day 5: Introduction to Co-consulting masterclass (virtual)
• Day 6: Celebration and networking event (face to face – London)

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.

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 demonstrate in your booking 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.
• Applications without line manager support will not be accepted.
• Payment will be required before starting the programme.

If you have any questions please contact us.