Leadership programme | Royal College of Nursing

RCN Leadership is improving the patient experience in your organisation by creating future leaders in health and social care.

About RCN Leadership

RCN Leadership is a suite of bespoke programmes, giving you the confidence to lead positive and effective change within your organisation.

RCN Leadership supports staff at all levels; from individuals beginning their leadership career, to experienced leaders wishing to refine specific skills.

Introduction to Leadership Programme

Designed for Levels 2-4, this inspiring course will help you grow in confidence as a leader. You will learn effective tools and techniques to enable you to influence others and delegate effectively.

Developing Leadership Programme

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 programme has been developed for nursing staff level 5 or equivalent.

Demonstrating Value

This 6 month programme is designed to enable clinical leaders to demonstrate the value of services. There is an associated one day masterclass for senior managers.

General Practice Nurses Regional Workshops

How general practice can enhance their business through investment in general practice nursing. This 2 day residential course sponsored by the team leading the GPN 10 point plan is designed to develop leadership skills for GPNs and is free for GPNs in England. We will introduce you to the skills and tools you need as part of your future leadership journey, including business skills development.

Clinical Leadership Programme

For future clinical leaders working at levels 6 and 7; this programme will help you to create a culture of innovation and give you the confidence to lead a team through organisational change.

System Leadership Programme

Guiding you through the complex political structures; this programme will develop your understanding of system leadership and help you to implement changes to policy and practice in your workplace. This course is designed for level 8 and above.

The programme was invaluable. I would recommend it if you want to influence the development of services.

Anne Hutchinson Political Leadership Programme participant

Further information

For further information about leadership in health and social care, see our Leadership subject guide.

Contact us

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

leadershipdevelopment@rcn.org.uk

0207 647 3485

RCN Leadership