New to Leadership National Programme

Over two months, new and aspiring leaders from across the NHS will come together online to explore the essential skills and behaviours needed to lead others effectively.

Aligned to the new NHS Leadership and Management Framework, the programme has been designed to address all 27 competencies at Level 1. You will learn new approaches, share experiences with peers, and put your learning into practice, helping you become a more confident and effective leader.

Registration for cohorts 1, 2 and 3 is now open.

Who should apply

This programme is ideal for anyone who is new to leading or managing others within the NHS. Whether you are a new supervisor, team leader or first-line manager, or you are aspiring to take on your first management role, the programme will provide practical skills and support to help you develop as a confident and effective leader.

Learning objectives

By the end of the programme, you will be able to:

Explain

Explain the role and responsibilities of a leader and recognise the differences between leadership and management.

Reflect

Reflect on you own leadership behaviours, preferences and impact, identifying areas for continued personal development.

Apply

Apply appropriate leadership approaches to motivate, support and develop individuals and teams.

Create

Create an inclusive and psychologically safe team environment that encourages collaboration, contribution and wellbeing.

Use

Use effective delegation, coaching, feedback and performance management techniques to support accountability and improve performance.

Creating

Adapt you communication and influencing approach to build effective relationships, manage upwards and engage different stakeholders.

Apply

Apply practical approaches to difficult conversations and organisational change, supporting colleagues through challenge and uncertainty.

Develop

Develop strategies to manage priorities, maintain personal resilience and wellbeing, reflect on their leadership practice and plan their ongoing development.

How does the programme work?

Pre-programme workshop
A one-hour online session to introduce the programme, meet fellow participants and get familiar with the technology and online learning environment.

Four whole-day online workshops
Four interactive workshops covering the key knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to lead others effectively.

Additional online learning
A small number of short, self-directed online courses will complement the workshops, introducing additional topics and helping to broaden your leadership knowledge and skills..

Self-reflection throughout
Targeted reflection activities to help you consider how you are applying your learning in practice and evidence your development throughout the programme.