Leadership for the independent sector
5-day professional development programme
11 Nov 2024 - 27 Jan
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Join us for this 5-day professional development programme for Registered Nurses working outside the NHS in the independent health and social care sector. This course is ideal for people currently working in or aspiring to work in a management role.
About this programme
Healthcare delivery is evolving and many registered nurses work in increasingly demanding roles in the independent health and social care sector, where there are expectations and a need to shift the perceptions of the role.
This 5 day in-person programme is ideal for Registered Nurses working outside the NHS in the independent health and social care sector. Ideal for people currently working in a management role or aspiring to work in a management role. This is ideal for organisations who would like to invest in a group of aspiring leaders. This programme is open to both RCN members and non-members.
On this programme participants will:
- Understand the characteristics of effective leadership and how this underpins your role.
- Develop skills to positively influence those around you including colleagues, managers and the wider health and social care teams.
- Learn to identify and challenge barriers which have an impact on the safe delivery of care.
- Develop a service improvement project based on the RCN Workforce standards
- Become a RCN Workforce standards champion
- Develop an understanding of resilience and leadership during times of change
Programme content and aims
Day 1 – Values and understanding self
Aim: to understand values of self, others, and the organisation
Aim: at the end of the session, participants will have a broad understanding of what makes a good leader, and the difference between leadership and management.
Aim: an overview of project management tools useful in developing a small change project linked to the RCN Nursing Workforce Standards. Participants will deliver a short presentation about their project as part of day 5 of the course.
Day 4 – Professionalism
Aim: To discuss professional issues in nursing, including revalidation. The afternoon will include an action learning set and participants will be asked to discuss an issue they feel they need support with.
Day 5 – Reflection on your role as a leader
Aim: Conclusion to showcase the learning that the participants have gained, and demonstrate how this has translated into benefits for the individual, their organisation, and their clients.
Course dates:
This 5-day programme will be delivered in-person, at the RCN Wales HQ offices in Cardiff. The course dates separated by two to three weeks to encourage reflection during the programme.
Day 1 – Monday 11 November 2024
Day 2 – Monday 25 November 2024
Day 3 – Monday 9 December 2024
Day 4 – Monday 6 January 2025
Day 5 – Monday 27 January 2025
How to book:
Event ID 4530. You can book online via the 'Book Online' button above. Phone bookings can be made by telephoning our RCN Events Registration team on 02920 546460 (Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 4.30pm). You can also download and complete a booking form via the 'Download booking form' button above. Payments can be made via credit card/Maestro, invoice (purchase order required), or BACS.
Course fees:
£945 + VAT per person (£1134 total inc. VAT). This fee includes all course resources and refreshments and lunch each day of in-person attendance.
Places are limited and will be first-come-first-served. The closing date for all applications and payments is 5pm Friday 1 November 2024.
Cancellations:
Cancellations received before 5pm on Friday 1 November will be refunded, minus a 25% administration fee. No refunds can be processed after this date. Places can be substituted with the prior knowledge and agreement of RCN Events.
RCN Events take no responsibility for non-refundable travel/accommodation in the case of a changed programme or cancelled event
For further details please contact:
CPDWales@rcn.org.uk
RCN Wales (Cardiff)
Ty Maeth
King George V Drive East
Cardiff
CF14 4XZ
Course fees:
£945 + VAT per person (£1134 total inc. VAT). This fee includes all course resources and refreshments and lunch each day of in-person attendance.
Places are limited and will be first-come-first-served
Bookings
Online bookings are the easiest and fastest way to book 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Bookings can be made by phone with payment by credit card/Maestro, by calling: +44 (0)2920 546460. Lines are open from 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Bookings can also be made via email with a downloaded booking form with credit card details emailed to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
All bookings will be confirmed in writing.
You will not be registered for this event unless payment accompanies your application. Places cannot be held provisionally.
The RCN reserves the right to refuse any booking at any time.
To pay by invoice
To pay by invoice you must send all of the below to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
- A copy of the Purchase Order document from your organisation or company (we cannot process your order without it)
- Your Finance department/accounts payable contact email address to receive an electronic copy of the invoice from us
- A completed RCN Events Booking Form for each delegate in the booking.
Once the invoice has been raised, you will then receive confirmation of your delegate booking on the event requested. Invoices are to be paid within 30 days of the invoice being issued.
Cancellations:
Cancellations received before 5pm on Friday 1 November 2024 will be refunded, minus a 25% administration fee. No refunds can be processed after this date. Places can be substituted with the prior knowledge and agreement of RCN Events.
RCN Events take no responsibility for non-refundable travel/accommodation in the case of a changed programme or cancelled event
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