Developing Diverse Senior Leaders Programme
Programme Overview
In today’s rapidly changing world, diverse leadership is more
important than ever. It enables us to drive true inclusivity,
innovation, and long-term success. Yet our workforce data
confirms that our current leadership tiers are not representative.
This programme seeks to address that gap by providing a
tailored leadership development opportunity to Nurses, Midwives, AHPs and non-clinical colleagues from minority ethnic
backgrounds at Band 8a/b/c or Local Authority equivalent.
Through focusing on developing diverse senior leadership talent, the programme will:
- Promote inclusive leadership at sub board level
- Enhance opportunities for networking.
- Create an opportunity to support further talent management and succession planning.
- Create a foundation for learning and development with strategic links to the overall people priorities of the ICS.
What does the programme offer? Mentees (Applicants)
- A comprehensive training programme
- Four days of in person learning (between June and September 2025) covering various topics to allow you to shift from operational management to strategic management across organisational boundaries, systems and professions.
- Stretch Assignment
- The uniqueness of the programme is a three month stretch assignment where you will work with a senior leader and get exposure to various system projects where you can apply your learning and stretch your abilities whilst getting exposure to strategic discussions, systems thinking and decision-making processes. Your mentor will be key to your growth as will your Coach and Sponsor.
- This will run from September 2025 to December 2025 or early January 2026.
- Strengths approach to career progression, which includes completing the Strengths Match self-assessment tool to identify your strengths and use this to stand out in today’s competitive job market.
- Paired coaching x three sessions with your mentor during your Stretch Assignment
- Facilitated group coaching with your peers
- Ongoing support via the LLR Academy centred around Reverse Mentoring, Cultural Awareness and Active Bystander Programme
Who can apply? Mentees
This programme is open to minority ethnic Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals and non-clinical workforce working at Band 8a, Band 8b and Band 8c or local authority equivalent aspiring to get into sub board level positions (Band 8D and Band 9 or equivalent).
There are 20 spaces available, with priority given to nurses, midwives and AHPs to ensure they have the first opportunity to participate. If additional spaces remain, we warmly welcome colleagues in non-clinical roles to join us.
When submitting your application, please ensure you’re able to make all programme dates set out in the brochure (download below).
Application deadline: 17th March 2025
Successful applicants will be notified by 21st March 2025
What's on offer? Mentors (senior leaders)
- An opportunity to be part of the movement to shift the dial for our minority ethnic workforce while supporting strategic objectives around retention and attraction to LLR
- Mentorship
- The ability to use your skills and impart knowledge by inspiring, supporting and uplifting the next generation of senior leaders
- Development opportunities
- Two days of in person learning
- Paired coaching and group coaching
Who are we looking for? Mentors (senior leaders)
We are looking for Senior Leaders (Band 8D, Band 9 or equivalent in Local Authority, and Executives to support us with this movement).
Sign up today to become a mentor on this programme by emailing us at llr.academy@nhs.net. Do advise if you will have a stretch project in mind running during the September – December 2025 months if possible.
Deadline: 17th March 2025
Please ensure you’re able to make all the mentors dates set out in the brochure.
Contact us
If you would like to have a conversation with a member of the Core Planning Team before you apply, please contact:
Name | Preferred Contact Details |
Bina Kotecha | bina.kotecha1@nhs.net |
Hellen Makamure | hellenmakamure.llrpcl@nhs.net |
Miral Joshi | miral.joshi@nhs.net |
Ngozi David-West | Ngozi.david-west@uhl-tr.nhs.uk |
Haseeb Ahmed | haseeb.ahmad4@nhs.net |
Jemini Thakarshi | jemini.thakarshi2@nhs.net |
