Leadership development
Nurses and midwives learn early in their careers that they are expected to develop and demonstrate leadership qualities and take up leadership roles. Of course, the nature of leadership changes according to the job and the context, but nonetheless, leadership is a fundamental dimension of all nursing and midwifery work.
Public health approaches are critically important as Scotland works to address the increasingly complex challenges in providing effective and efficient health and social care. As the largest professional workforce group, community nursing and midwifery has the potential to make a significant positive impact.
Our focus is on providing high-quality, unique opportunities that enable nurses and midwives to work closely with local communities and to learn from them, to better understand the healthcare needs of marginalised groups, and to deepen and strengthen their capacity to lead accordingly – whether they lead care, services, or systems.
We know that the right professional development opportunities don’t just lead to better healthcare, they help prevent burnout and provide the essential networks and sustenance that can keep talented, compassionate people in their professions. We believe this is vital for the health of Scotland’s people and communities.
Current opportunities
When we have leadership development opportunities, they will be advertised here.