Development Opportunities

Lean Thinking Methodology
30 November (2.30pm – 4.30pm)

Lean Thinking Methodology
30 November (2.30pm – 4.30pm)

Universal Influencers

1 December (9.30am – 11am)

Compassionate Leadership

7 December (9.30am – 10.30am)

Capacity Planning

14 December (9.30am – 10.30am)

Please note if the session is being run on Zoom, you will need to turn off your VPN to access.

The leadership development team are working with colleagues in NHS ELECT to develop an online learning programme for leaders who have led through the initial COVID 19 outbreak and are now having to lead in a new way. 

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Think Apprenticeships are for younger adults starting their career then think again. Apprenticeships provide both new and experienced leaders with an opportunity to learn and develop and acquire organisational recognised standards and qualifications.  Apprenticeships provided you with a fantastic blended learning and development opportunity which includes elements of on the job and off the job training.  Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age of 16 living in England and are accessible to all people from all backgrounds.

There are a number of management and leadership apprenticeships available at all levels:

Team Leader/Supervisor – Level 3

Operational/Department Managers – Level 5

Chartered Manager – Level 6

There will different entry requirements dependent upon the apprenticeship, job role and funding. Applications and release must be approved and supported by your manager. For more information please contact dchst.apprenticeshiptrainingenquiries@nhs.net subject heading ‘Leadership Apprenticeships’

One of the biggest advantages you can have to help you be the best leader you can be is self awareness. This encompasses awareness of your leadership style, your behaviours and your preferred ways of working. Below are some tools that you can access to heighten your self-awareness.

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Catalogue of National eLearning Available for Personal Development

The Open University are offering large number of free online courses which include many on leadership. 

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Please click below to view the latest People Management Masterclass update for details on all  internal and external leadership courses and conferences.

Also contains links to East Midlands Leadership Academy, NHS Elect and details of other external leadership programmes.

Latest update - September 2021

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Developing compassionate, inclusive and collaborative leaders within DCHS.

Attendance at all masterclasses is required for new people managers or managers who have never previously completed any training in these areas.  If you have attended these masterclasses in the past you will not be required to attend again unless the need for a refresher has been identified.

At DCHS we aspire to build a consistent and embedded approach to developing our leaders. The Leading for Improvement strategy has been designed to ensure we have the management and leadership capabilities across the trust by offering a series of leadership and management programmes. This series will develop the knowledge and understanding of our leaders to support in the day-to-day functioning activities as well as developing leaders who can role model compassionate, inclusive and collaborative behaviours for improvement.

DCHS People Management series

Below is the list of all courses we currently offer. This list will change over time as we structure our courses relevant to the feedback we receive from attendees. New dates and classes will be added regularly, so please keep checking back! All courses are bookable via ESR.

• Leadership Induction - Various dates available. - Note - It is recommended that you also attend the Leading through Engagement course which takes place on the same date and at the same venue.
• Leading Through Engagement – Various dates available.
• How to Deliver an Effective Appraisal – Various dates available.
• Courageous Conversations – Various dates available.
• HR - Disciplinary Training - Various dates available.
• HR - Supporting Performance - Various dates available.
• HR - Dealing with Bullying, Harassment and Grievances - Various dates available.
• HR - Supporting and Maintaining Attendance - Various dates available.
• Keeping your team safe in the workplace - Various dates available.
• Managing Budgets - Various dates available.
• Investigation Training - Various dates available.
• Using DCHS Systems - Various dates available.
• Resilient Leadership - Various dates available.
• Compassionate Leadership - Seats available.

All courses are bookable via ESR or email the team admins at dchst.leadingforimprovement@nhs.net

To find on ESR, go to My Learning - Course Catalogue - Occupational Knowledge & Skills - Management & Leadership.