Ward Leaders Development Programme
Who is it for?
newly appointed or established Ward Leaders and aspiring Ward Leaders and non-ward based Band 7 Clinical service/team leaders keen to cement their leadership role.
those seeking a B7 clinical ward leader role.
Why Ward Leaders Development?
The programme develops the leadership qualities and capabilities desired in ward leaders, including:
Providing genuine assurance and clear communication across all levels
Developing talent and fostering inclusive teamwork
Improving recruitment, retention, and reducing staff turnover
Driving quality improvement and resource optimization
Taking ownership of their professional development
Contributing innovative solutions rather than just highlighting problems
Embracing accountability and productivity
Understanding the broader strategic context of healthcare delivery
What?
This is a two-day intensive leadership training course designed for current and aspiring ward leaders in healthcare. Key features include:
Face-to-face, interactive format focused on developing transformational leadership skills
Includes MBTI personality assessment and small group work
Aims to reduce safety incidents, staff absence, and turnover
Creates a supportive peer learning environment
Led by Jill Pinington, an experienced healthcare leader with NHS background
As your facilitator, I bring extensive NHS and healthcare leadership experience as a Registered Nurse, Health Visitor, and Director. I understand the real challenges Matrons face.
Your Matrons will leave with:
Clear understanding of their role
Personal development plan
Renewed focus and energy
Strong leadership capabilities
This programme transforms good Ward Leaders into exceptional healthcare leaders.
How do we deliver it?
Cohorts of 10-16
Pre-course attendance: Completion of Myers Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) Step I™
What if?
All your ward leaders and aspiring ward leaders operate at such consistent quality standards, how the organisation/trust can consistently deliver the quality of care and organisational performance, with optimised culture, inclusivity, staff recruitment, retention, resilience and wellbeing.
I am a new Band 6 and this has given me the knowledge and confidence in my new role. The session
was delivered in a non-judgmental, positive way.
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Matrons Development Programme
Ward Leaders Development Programme
Clinical Supervisors Training
Clinical Supervisors Training for Group Supervision
Applications & Interview Preparation Training
Summary of benefits
Healthcare Professionals who have attended my in house professional development courses have become :
Visible, credible senior, compassionate leaders
Board-to-floor and floor-to-board assurance
Quality of care and patient safety
An inclusive, integrated, resilient workforce
Improved talent management, recruitment & retention
