Course Overview
The Mary Seacole Leadership Programme is a
6-month programme designed by the NHS Leadership
Academy in partnership with global experts, Korn
Ferry Hay Group.
The programme is delivered locally by facilitators from
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS foundation Trust
and Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and is open to all
those working within these organisations in their first
formal leadership role.
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Applications for our first local cohort of the Mary Seacole programme are now open, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is licensed to locally deliver the Mary Seacole Programme.
The Mary Seacole Programme is a highly acclaimed leadership development initiative recognised nationally for its success. It targets first-time healthcare leaders and those aspiring to formal leadership roles.
Learning leadership amidst daily responsibilities may seem abstract, but the Mary Seacole Programme grounds itself in practical application, delivering tangible workplace outcomes. This comprehensive six-month programme strikes a balance between theory and practice, empowering participants to translate individual success into sustained team and system achievements, while championing compassionate patient care.
Key components include:
- 100 hours of online study on a virtual campus featuring interactive content, films, forums, and resources
- Three face-to-face workshops
- 12 modules covering leadership essentials, financial fundamentals, HR basics, and performance evaluation
- A final written assignment prompting participants to reflect on their leadership impact
Cohort 1 Dates
All Workshops are mandatory and require participant attendance.
Tuesday 29th October 2024 | Virtual via MS Teams
Friday 29th November 2024 | Eurich Room, B Floor, Field House, BRI
Tuesday 21st January 2025 | Eurich Room, B Floor, Field House, BRI
Thursday 20th March 2025 | Eurich Room, B Floor, Field House, BRI
Wednesday 30th April 2025 | Deadline for 2,000 word assignment submission
Further Information
- The closing date for applications is Friday 20th September 2024
- For further information or an application form email: CPD.Admin@bthft.nhs.uk