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 3 Dates
All Workshops are mandatory and require participant attendance.
Wednesday 24th September 2025 | 10-11am | Virtual via MS Teams
Wednesday 22nd October 2025 | Eurich Room, B Floor, Field House, BRI
Tuesday 16th December 2025 | Eurich Room, B Floor, Field House, BRI
Friday 6th February 20265 | Eurich Room, B Floor, Field House, BRI
Monday 23rd March 2026 | Deadline for assignment submission
Further Information
- The closing date for applications is 5.00pm Monday 18th August 2025
- For further information or an application form email: CPD.Admin@bthft.nhs.uk