Are you passionate about developing cancer services?
Do you want to develop the skills to push yourself and others to even greater performance levels?
Do you want to work alongside cancer professionals who are committed to making a difference in their professional and personal lives?
Do you want to be an inspirational leader who can build commitment in others?
If yes, then this is the leadership programme for you!
This unique programme is built around the individual learning needs of the participants—it’s a programme which is about YOU, and developing your skills to make a real difference.
We will use a range of tools to identify your leadership strengths and weaknesses. Building on this, we will work with you to develop strategies and actions to develop your leadership skills.
Some of the leadership concepts addressed during the programme include:
- Creating a vision for your team members and colleagues
- Developing followship—building commitment from others
- Implementing a vision—adopting systematic and organised approach
- Following through—control and feedback strategies
- Achieving results—exerting influence
- Being an effective team player.
Alongside sessions on theory we will work with you to develop practical skills which will make you a capable, credible and confident leader. You will work alongside professionals from across the United Kingdom. You will also meet a range of high profile leaders who are making a difference on a daily basis.
The residential nature of this programme allows you to disengage from the workplace, giving time to adapt concepts and strategies to your own personal circumstances.
This inspirational programme demands a great deal, but the personal and professional outcomes are well worth it!
The course will include workshops, masterclasses and visits to organisations across the United Kingdom.
Who should attend?
Those currently in, or aspiring to, a strategic leadership position in their current organisation and/or at a national level. Participants will be working in the NHS, local authorities, hospitals (both public and private), the voluntary sector, national charities, cancer networks, cancer research networks or higher education. Previous participants have included: clinical service managers, lead cancer nurses, consultant allied health professionals and divisional directors.
Why choose this programme?
- Unique programme addressing the needs of cancer care professionals
- Integrated residential programme
- Balance of interactive seminar sessions and high profile speakers
- Restricted group size
- The use of profiling tools offering valuable insight
- One-to-one coaching
- Exposure to organisations at the forefront of excellence in cancer care.
Outcomes for organisations
Many organisations have already benefited from the increased skill level and motivation of participants on this important programme. Upon completion, participants will have had the opportunity to increase their understanding of the context in which strategic leaders need to operate, and to enhance their leadership abilities.
This will mean that key leaders are:
- Clear about the leadership practices needed in the cancer care field and have a baseline for measuring their improvement
- More politically aware and effective at influencing strategic cancer policy and professional agendas.
This is an important programme for any organisation providing or commissioning cancer services that wishes to develop key leaders.
Applications
To apply for this programme please submit:
- CV
- Letter of support from line manager
- A letter confirming that a funding source is available
- A personal statement of no more than 200 words outlining the reasons for wishing to undertake this programme.
The application process for this programme will include a half-day event at The Royal Marsden Hospital in London. It is anticipated that this will take place in early 2009.
This programme is limited to 20 participants.
Applications should be returned to:
Friday Knight
The School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Fulham Road
London, SW3 6JJ
Tel: 020 7808 2900, Fax: 020 7351 9893
Email:
Friday.Knight@rmh.nhs.uk
The Programme Director will be pleased to receive telephone calls and/or emails in relation to participation in the programme. Please contact Friday Knight to arrange this.
Please contact us to discuss the payment options available.
Contact for further details:
Friday Knight
The School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation
Fulham Road
London SW3 6JJ
Tel: 020 7808 2900
Email:
school@rmh.nhs.uk