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NHS Chief People Officers Forum

4 June 2026

15:30 - 17:30

Online via Teams

Overview

Join the inaugural NHS Chief People Officers Forum

Designed for  directors of HR, workforce and organisational development leaders within the NHS, this forum is your opportunity to hear the latest health policy updates, share learning and connect with peers.

Why this matters

Formally known as NHS Providers' HR Directors Network, this event will continue to bring workforce leaders together to discuss the important work you do.

A space to explore good practice and discuss shared challenges, this forum aims to inspire you to shape strategic narratives that strengthen and positively impact outcomes for your communities. 

Operating under Chatham House Rule, this forum is your opportunity to:

  • Share ideas and exchange learning.
  • Gain insights from government and national body leaders on key issues impacting your organisation and role.
  • Hear case studies on the latest innovative work in the sector.
  • Engage in interactive sessions to ask questions and share your thoughts.
  • Have open and honest discussions with peers in breakout sessions.

Lots of helpful information, there was a lot to take from this.

Previous attendee

Agenda

Thursday 4 Jun

  1. 14:15Registration

  2. 14:30Welcome

    • Chair introductions
      • Bridget O'Kelly

      • Amanda Rawlings

  3. 14:35Session 1

    • Strategic policy update

      A presentation on strategic policy issues and developments, sharing analysis on what these may mean for the provider sector, with opportunity for Q&A and discussion throughout. 

  4. 15:15Session 2

    • CQC: Well-led session

      Further details will be available soon.

  5. 15:50Comfort break

  6. 15:55Session 2

    • Future ways of working under the new Target Operating Model (TOM)

      Further details will be available soon.

  7. 16:25Closing comments

copy if agenda is still in development:

Please note, our agenda is still in development for this event so session timings may be subject to change. We will share more details over the coming weeks of further sessions and speakers.

Network chairs

Bridget O'Kelly

Bridget O'Kelly

Chief People Officer

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Bridget O'Kelly

Bridget O'Kelly

Chief People Officer

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

HR Directors co-chair.

Amanda Rawlings

Amanda Rawlings

Executive Chief People Officer

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Amanda Rawlings

Amanda Rawlings

Executive Chief People Officer

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

HR Directors co-chair.

How to book

Attendance is free, however you will need to book in advance to receive joining instructions to access the network. 

If you have any questions, or would like to be added to the mailing list to hear about future events and NHS Providers resources, please contact the Forums team.

Who should attend

This network is open to:

  • Directors of HR, workforce and organisational development.