Empowering Clinical Leadership Voices
The NHS thrives on its people. Nowhere is this more evident than among the nurses and allied health professionals (AHPs) who lead care every day in acute wards, patients’ homes, GP practices, and community settings. Yet too often, their leadership potential goes untapped or unrecognised That’s why we’ve tailored a new suite of learning pathways within the Leadership Learning Zone (LLZ) to equip nurses and AHPs at every career stage with the confidence, skills, and support to lead.
Why clinical leadership matters
Nurses and AHPs are experts in care. They have a deep, hands-on understanding of what patients and colleagues need, and their proximity to frontline delivery gives them a unique lens on what works and what doesn’t. Their voices are essential in shaping a health and care system that is responsive, safe, and compassionate. When these voices are amplified in leadership roles, the outcomes speak for themselves: better care coordination, higher quality outcomes, and improved patient experience. Equally important is diversity in leadership. A leadership culture that reflects the multi- professional, multi-ethnic, and multi-setting nature of the NHS drives inclusive decision- making. Empowering clinical professionals from all backgrounds ensures leadership is not only more representative, it’s also more resilient, creative, and effective.
Pathway Introduction to Leadership for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
Audience Modules Included
• Introduction to Leadership • Understanding Yourself • Effective Communication • Stress Management • Resilience • Imposter Syndrome • Unconscious Bias • Equality & Diversity • Kindness in Leadership • How to Give Effective Feedback • Patient Experience • Introduction to systems • Collaboration – keys to success • The Why: Case for MDT Working • The What: Establishing Effective MDTs • The How: Developing Shared Vision & Language • Running Successful MDTs • Developing System Leadership Skills • Leadership for General Practice Nurses – Modules 1–3 • Professional Identity: What is it and why is it important • Professional Identity: What is integration • Supporting Practice Nurses to Flourish in a Multi-Professional World • Coping with Today and Planning for Tomorrow
New and aspiring leaders in nursing and AHP roles across any setting
Nurses and AHPs leading or working within MDTs
Leading a Multi- Disciplinary Team (MDT)
Start Your Leadership Journey Today
The Leadership Learning Zone is free to access and available online anytime, anywhere, built to flex around your schedule and real-world pressures. Log in and explore your pathway at: NHS North West Leadership Academy | Supporting you to reach your leadership potential For support or to discuss wider development offers, contact the NHS North West Leadership Academy team at: nwla.leadership@nhs.net
Nursing Leadership in General Practice
Nurses in general practice aiming to unlock or expand their leadership role in primary care
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