Leadership training

The NHS Leadership Academy's aim is to secure improvements in patient care through better leadership and greater staff engagement. To achieve this they offer a range of tools, models, programmes and expertise. Local Delivery Partners also to develop leaders at a regional level.

Who can apply: Anyone working within NHS or NHS commissioned health care services.

Cost: The cost of programmes is subsidised by the NHS Leadership Academy and the relevant NHS organisation.

For a full list of costs, see the NHS Leadership Academy programme guide.

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has a range of blended leadership and management development courses suitable for registered nurses and health care professionals from bands 6 to 9 (or equivalent). Designed for aspiring leaders the programmes of vary in length, from two-day to 10 months, and focus on clinical and political leadership. Both cultivate leadership skills and will shape participants as a future leaders.

Who can apply: Registered nurses and health care professionals.

Cost: Variety of prices with discounts available for members of the RCN.

For further information visit www.rcn.org.uk/professional-development/professional-services/leadership-programmes or email consultancy.service@rcn.org.uk.

Skills for Care is the home of the National Skills Academy offering a range of leadership and management development programmes, tools and resources. The programmes are suitable for leaders and managers at all levels, to feel supported in their roles.  

Who can apply: Any employer or individual working within health or social care.

Cost: Variety of prices.

For further information visit the Skills for Care leadership and management or leadership programmes pages.

As the sector skills council for the health sector, Skills for Health provide a variety of services including leadership and management training accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). 

Who can apply: Any employer or individual looking to access ILM accredited training in leadership, management or mentoring.

Cost: Courses from £450 to £1,150 per person.

For more information visit the Skills for Health leadership page.

Skills for Health also operate a training market place for the health sector where you can find a variety of leadership, management and coaching courses available from accredited providers.

Who can apply: Any employer, practice manager or individual looking to find training courses including eLearning.

Cost: Free for users to search. A variety of prices for the courses listed.

For more information visit the dedicated leadership page or search for providers.