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Florence Nightingale Foundation

Windrush Leadership Programme

A leadership programme for all nurses and midwives from a minority ethnic background in the UK

The Florence Nightingale Foundation is committed to providing equity of access to leadership opportunities for nurses and midwives from minority ethnic backgrounds. We want to close the gap in career opportunities across health and social care settings.

The aims and objectives of the programme are to enable:

  • Clearer identification of personal leadership style.
  • Greater self-presence and personal impact.
  • Deeper understanding of the impact of self on others.
  • Improved confidence in speaking up.
  • Ability to understand and lead improvement.
  • Renewed self-reliance to tackle real workplace issues.
  • Greater awareness of personal approach to leadership – biases, blind spots, attitude to diversity.
  • Career promotion.
  • Ability to lead with greater presence.
  • Improved patient and health outcomes.

Find out more here from one of the programme’s alumni, Funke Adewoye

Location

Virtual and London

 

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the programme you must: 

  • be a registered nurse or midwife with the NMC.
  • come from a minority ethnic background.
  • be practising in the UK.
  • be a minimum of two years post qualification.
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The leadership course was a complete package and truly transformational. I have taken that huge step to move out of the comfort zone, I dare say I am in the fear zone and it can be quite crippling as I take up a new role but with it also comes the excitement to learn new things, embrace more challenges and make impact.

Funke Adewoye, Practice Educator Nurse

Programme Structure

Day 1

Welcome Day and Personality Preferences and Performance in Teams (Virtual)

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.

 

Day 2

Principles and Practice of Quality Improvement (Virtual)

An introduction to QI including approaches to leading change management and measuring impact.

 

Day 3

Presentation of Self: Presence & Impact

Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts RADA (Face to Face)

Practical approaches to developing confidence and clarity in the delivery of key messages for a range of audiences including the media and senior stakeholders.

** Travel and any accommodation are not funded.

 

Day 4 and Day 5

Building Your Authority and Impact: The King’s Fund (Virtual)

Development of leadership attributes which enable influence from ward to board. Specific consideration will be given to exploring the INA leader’s sphere of authority in relation to systems leadership and leading upwards.

 

Day 6

Next Steps Day: The King’s Fund (Virtual)

Participants are introduced to the co-consulting coaching method, reflect on their leadership journey so far and discuss next steps in their career pathway.

 

Day 7

Celebration Event (Face to Face)

An opportunity to network showcase and celebrate the impact of INMA leaders to raise the profile of this significant career pathway.

** Travel and any accommodation are not funded.

 

Additional information

  • Each participant on the programme will be expected to undertake an improvement project which will enable them to apply their learning to practice.
  • The top projects will be selected to present at the Celebration Event.
  • All participants will join the FNF alumni community and receive on going networking and leadership development opportunities through events, webinars, media engagement and policy thought leadership.

Next programme date

The next programme will start in spring 2025 (exact dates tbc). We will open applications in early 2025.

Cost

This programme is funded by NHS England and there is no cost to applicants, apart from any travel or other related costs.

Application Process

What you will need to demonstrate in your application form and interview:
  • How you will use the programme to work with others, learn from, and share experiences.
  • How the programme will support your personal development plan (PDP).
  • How you will use the experience to improve patient and health outcomes.
  • Your aspirations to develop as a leader.
  • Support from your line manager or Chief Nurse to enable you to attend all learning sessions/opportunities as part of this programme.

Upon application, you are required to upload the following information:

  • Personal, employment and education information.
  • A copy of your professional registration documentation (NMC Registration).
  • An electronic photo of yourself (head and shoulders in high resolution).
  • A completed sponsor form(completed by your line manager or Chief Nurse) with authorisation to join the programme.
  • Completed terms and conditions.

Please note before application:

  • Applications that do not demonstrate commitment to the profession, improving patient and health outcomes, commitment to the Florence Nightingale Foundation Alumni will not be considered
  • Incomplete applications will not be accepted
  • Applications without line manager or Chief Nurse support will not be accepted.
  • A completed sponsor form (click here to open form – completed by your line manager) with authorisation to join the programme.
  • Programme places are fully funded however any associated travel or accommodation must be covered by your employing organisation. Signing of the senior sponsor form is acknowledgement of this statement.

If you have any questions about applying for this programme, please contact us.

Apply here

Applications are not yet open, we expect to open in early 2025. Keep an eye on our social media and newsletter for any updates.