Overview
Step into executive leadership with clarity, confidence, and impact
This induction course is designed for new executive directors in the NHS. Delivered in partnership with NHS England, it offers a comprehensive introduction to the role, responsibilities, and expectations of executive directors in today's NHS.
With expert insights and peer discussion, the course equips participants with the confidence, leadership behaviours and essential governance knowledge to contribute meaningfully at board level.
Key takeaways
- Gain a clear understanding of the executive director role on an NHS unitary board, including the legal, regulatory, and governance responsibilities of board members.
- Explore the board's role in being a well-led organisation.
- Build connections with other executive directors and peers from across the NHS.
- Consider you intention and impact in an executive leadership position.
- Enhance your confidence to contribute to strategic decision-making and effective board leadership.
Why this matters
Executive directors have to balance leading their portfolio areas, collaborating with system partners and effectively undertaking their strategic corporate director role as part of a unitary board. This induction ensures new executives are fully prepared to undertake strong executive leadership from the outset, with the clarity, understanding and confidence to navigates the complex challenges that being a board member may bring.
This is a must attend event for any new Executive. There has been so much richness in the areas covered but it has also given me the time to step out, reflect and really think about the role and how I operate within this.
What we'll cover
- The role and responsibilities of executive directors within an NHS unitary board.
- Governance, risk and assurance in the provider sector.
- The executive director's role in a well led organisation.
- Working with non-executive directors and governors.
- Developing your impact quickly as a newly appointed executive director.
- The opportunity for you to meet and network with peers from other organisations.
This is a full-day course, with estimated timings of 9:30am to 4pm (subject to change).
Chair
Paul Devlin
Associate - Board Development Programme
NHS Providers
Paul Devlin is a skilled leader, facilitator, consultant and coach, who draws on a wide range of experience in the third and public sectors. His career has spanned organisations including Age Concern, Action for Children, Derby and Derbyshire Primary Care Trust, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. He also provides consultancy to a range of national, regional and local organisations, alongside one-to-one coaching for senior leaders. Paul's work focuses on governance, leadership, involvement, strategy and planning, with a strong emphasis on equality, diversity and service user experience.
Speakers
Mike Gill
Associate - Board Development Programme
NHS Providers
Pricing
This training is open Members and Non-Members of The NHS Alliance.
NHS Alliance Member: £375 (ex VAT) | £450 (incl. VAT)
Non-Member: £563 (ex VAT) | £675.60 (incl. VAT)
You will need to provide a purchase order number at booking to confirm your place on this course. Card payments are also accepted.
Follow the 'Book now' link at the top of this page to book your place. You will need to create an account if you have not already done so.
Every topic area was interesting, some reinforcement of knowledge and other areas where it sparked my thinking of what I can do going forwards.
Who should attend
- Individuals who have been appointed and about to start an executive director role in the NHS.
- New executive directors who are less than six-nine months in post.
- Executive directors who are looking to refresh their knowledge of their corporate director role on an NHS unitary board.
