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Implementing the NHS Leadership and Management Framework (For implementation and organisational leads)

The NHS Leadership and Management Framework is a key part of the national approach to strengthening leadership and management across health and care. As organisations work to implement the Framework, many are considering how it aligns with existing development programmes, appraisal processes, qualifications and workforce plans.
This session will help you understand current expectations, prepare for emerging national developments, and explore practical approaches to implementation. You'll also benefit from hearing how other organisations are responding to similar opportunities and challenges.
 
This session is for colleagues responsible for implementing, coordinating or overseeing the NHS Leadership and Management Framework (LMF) within their organisation.
Focusing on organisational implementation, the session will explore the Framework's requirements, key implementation considerations and the latest national developments, including emerging tools, resources and guidance. You'll have the opportunity to learn from peers across the health and care system, explore different approaches to implementation, and understand the support available to help embed the Framework effectively and sustainably.
 
 
Date Wednesday, 21 October 2026 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
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What will you learn

  • Understand the purpose, background and national context of the Leadership and Management Framework.
  • Explain the structure of the Framework, including its standards, competencies and stages of practice.
  • Understand expectations around self-assessment and personal development planning.
  • Explore key implementation considerations, including learning and development alignment, qualifications, apprenticeships and appraisal processes.
  • Discuss how organisations are progressing implementation and share emerging learning with peers.
  • Identify the resources, tools and support available through NHS Elect and national LMF programmes.

Who is this course for

  • Workforce leads.
  • Organisational development professionals.
  • Learning and development leads.
  • HR and people professionals.
  • Senior leaders responsible for leadership and management development.
  • Colleagues supporting organisational implementation of the Framework.

Lead facilitators

Jim Timpson

Jim joined NHS Elect in 2004 to set up the “Business of Healthcare” work-stream focusing on the financial sustainability of NHS services. This built on 7 years of experience in the IT recruitment business and 10 years of general management experience gained via the NHS Management Training Scheme. After a few years helping members on joint ventures, business cases, tender responses and negotiation strategies he was being asked to do increasing amounts of facilitation, change management and leadership development work. This prompted him to gain first a certificate in practice and then an MSc in Organisational Development from Roffey Park Institute. He still works on business oriented projects but a growing proportion of his time is devoted to work on resilience, conflict and culture.

Nicki Mcnaney

An experienced facilitator and executive coach, Nicki has a particular interest in complexity and systems thinking. She holds an MSc in Management and has completed the King's Fund Athena Leadership Development Programme for Executive Women, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Summer School Programme, and a certification in Human Systems Dynamics. Nicki also holds an ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring and is a member of the Association for Coaching. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management, a Chartered Manager, and a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute.