A transformational Clinical Leadership Development Programme designed for clinical and care professional leaders focused on self-awareness, understanding your own abilities, skills and modulating them to be effective leaders across the health and care system
Overview:
Our pioneering Emerging Frontline Clinical and Care Leadership (EFCCL) programme is a clinical leadership development programme designed to support clinicians and care professionals who wish to accelerate their leadership journey. The programme has gone from strength to strength across the country that has been co-designed between clinical leaders and leadership development experts to offer you a unique leadership development opportunity. This clinical leadership development programme has been running since 2017 with over 400 clinicians/social care workers/managers who have successfully completed this fantastic programme. We blend formal leadership training provided by our internationally acknowledged delivery partner, Happy alongside NHS CLN delivered modules and networking events, harnessing the wealth and breadth of experience across our entire network.
Programme Objectives:
This programme develops you into a credible, energised leader who inspires trust enabling you to:
- Be an agile and responsive clinician/care professional/manager
- Be an authentic leader aligned strongly with clear values and principles
- Lead high performing teams working to their strengths & to a common goal
- Lead a more engaged and motivated team
- Develop high levels of accountability within a team delivering high quality on time
- Deliver greater innovation and greater productivity
Target Audience:
Early to mid-career clinical, care and managerial leaders working across health, social care, local authorities or the independent sector.
Programme Structure:
- 4 days over six months.
- Delivered by expert facilitators from our partners in Happy via Zoom with exclusive access to tools and additional materials on a dedicated learning platform.
Key Benefits:
- Accreditation: CPD-accredited programme delivered online, with a certificate awarded upon completion of all four modules. No tests or assignments.
- Proven Leadership Skills: Learn tools and techniques used by successful leaders.
- Confidence Building: Develop self-assurance to lead effectively.
- Personal Growth: Engage in activities that push beyond comfort zones.
- Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals on a similar leadership journey.
- NHS CLN Membership: Complimentary access to member events and resources.

Programme Outline
NHS CLN-EFCCL Programme Outline
Programme Dates
NHS CLN-EFCCL 2025 Programme Dates
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The EFCCL programme cost is subsidised with a 30% reduction for NHS and Local Authority staff at £1,650 (including vat). The non public sector cost is £2,350.
NHS CLN – EFCCL Application Form (printable version)
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