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Developing Leadership Programme

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2 days
Developing leadership

Course

Exclusive quality-assured course.

£4,965 plus Vat

£335 plus VAT for individuals. £4965 plus VAT for cohorts of 15 (online) or £5805 plus VAT (in-person delivery)

2 days

This programme is delivered over 2 days separated by one to two weeks

Available to everyone

Applicable for any nurse looking to learn
#Leadership
The Developing Leadership Programme is designed to help you be an effective role model and bring about positive changes whilst promoting a team approach that is inclusive, vibrant and supported by continuous learning. This is ideal for organisations which would like to invest in a group of aspiring leaders.

Who is this Programme for?

This programme has been developed for nursing staff Level 5 or equivalent and is suited for both the NHS, independent sector and third sector organisations. This is ideal for organisations which would like to invest in a group of aspiring leaders.

Level 5

Mode of delivery

This programme is delivered over two days, which are separated by one to two weeks to encourage reflection during the programme.

This programme can be commissioned to be delivered at your workplace for a cohort of up to 15 staff members. For more information please email our leadership team. leadershipdevelopment@rcn.org.uk

We also run a number of programmes which are open to individual applicants. To register your interest as an individual applicant, please complete the form. 

Programme cost

£4,965

plus Vat

£335 plus VAT for individuals. £4965 plus VAT for cohorts of 15 (online) or £5805 plus VAT (in-person delivery)

Find out more

If there’s any further information or questions you have, contact us on the information below

Leadership Development, Royal College of Nursing, 20 Cavendish Square, Room 207, London, W1G 0RN

leadershipdevelopment@rcn.org.uk0207 647 3485

On this programme participants will:

The participant will be able to:

Understand the characteristics of effective leadership and how this underpins your role.

Develop skills to positively influence those around you including colleagues, managers and the wider health and social care teams.

Learn to identify and challenge barriers which have an impact on the safe delivery of care.

Develop strategies for developing resilience and maintaining momentum during times of change.

Programme contents

  • Concepts of leadership 
  • Leadership styles 
  • Role modelling 
  • Responsible social media use 
  • Records and record keeping 
  • Accountability and duty of candour 
  • Raising concerns and upholding standards.
    • Accessing evidence and information 
    • Leadership and team work 
    • Service user feedback 
    • Making a change 
    • Resilience, wellness and the importance of you 
    • Your role in leadership and moving forward.

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