Stepping into
Senior Leadership Programme
Executive Talent Management
and Executive Leader Development
Supporting Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Talent Across NHS Wales
The NHS Wales Stepping into Senior Leadership Programme is a 12-month positive action initiative for NHS Wales colleagues from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds who are working at Agenda for Change Band 7, Band 8a or Band 8b, or equivalent medical and dental levels.
Developed in response to the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan and supported by the national Culture, Leadership and Succession Board, the programme aims to strengthen diversity in senior leadership pipelines across NHS Wales. It provides a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment where colleagues can connect with peers, build confidence, explore leadership strategies and develop the skills, self-awareness and system understanding needed for their next career step.
Through a blend of mutual mentoring, leadership profiling, project-based learning, action learning sets, expert facilitation, group coaching and peer networking, participants are supported to overcome barriers, apply their learning in practice and prepare for progression into senior leadership roles.
| The Programme | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mutual mentoring | Leadership profiling | Project-based learning |
| Career coaching | Action learning sets | Leadership and impact series |
| Expert facilitator | Support and challenge group coaching | Peer-to-peer networking |
Information
About the Programme
This Programme is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where you can connect with peers, enhance your confidence, break through barriers, and develop the skills needed for your next career step.
Your unique perspectives and experiences are invaluable, and we are committed to helping you shine and succeed.
Participants will have the opportunity to influence and shape the future of leadership programmes and resources within NHS Wales, ensuring voices are heard and valued.
Eligibility
The programme is open to all NHS Wales colleagues working at AfC Band 7 or Band 8a and 8b Medical/Dental experience equivalent, who identify as being from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds.
How to Apply
Applications are now closed.
Shortlisting and notification will take place between mid-August 2025 and early September 2025.
Should you require any further information, please contact the HEIW Talent & Succession Team 
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Webpage last updated on: 23rd July 2026