Senior Leadership Experience
Leading in Challenging & Complex Organisations
If you are a dynamic and courageous senior leader, determined to have a wider impact by leading effective teams and driving personal and service change and driving change within a culture of trust and compassion, this experience is for you.
The experience combines leadership diagnostics with personal development feedback and discussion; offering support and challenge in a comprehensive coaching session to deepen personal reflection and learning transfer within one’s own leadership context, ensuring real-world influence and sustainable growth.
I found the whole experience incredibly beneficial, in boosting confidence and helping me to get to a clear path towards my development.
I would highly recommend the senior leadership experience to all leaders in NHS Wales. It has been a valuable experience and given me practical aspects that I have implemented and will continue to test for the benefit of myself, my team and patients
Information
About the Programme
- Explore your personal behaviours and leadership styles, team climate, relationships, and emotional and social intelligence through self-assessment, 180º and 360º feedback
- Identify areas for leadership development and personal and team growth
- Meet and work with colleagues from across Wales
Suitability
If you are a senior leader within NHS Wales (AfC Band 8 /9 or Medical/Dental Grade equivalent) and you meet the criteria below, your application is welcomed:
- Manage other managers
- Lead a minimum of three people
- Have a minimum of three peers
- Have a minimum of three other colleagues
Required Commitment
The Experience is delivered across 6 months with a small number of fixed dates (2.5 days) where mandatory attendance will be necessary. Participants and invited colleagues will require time to complete a range of psychometrics and leadership assessments. Participants will also be expected to attend two Coaching sessions.
We are pleased to confirm that there is no direct cost (outside of travel and subsistence) for successful applicants working in NHS Wales.
How to Apply
Prior to applying please ensure you have reviewed the ‘About the Programme’ details, including published dates for 2025/26. Your application will also require authorisation by your line manager.
Applications are now open.
Applications will be closing at midday on the 10th October 2025. Successful applicants will receive confirmation of acceptance by early November 2025. HEIW reserves the right to close applications prior to the deadline should demand outweigh capacity.
For further enquiries, please email HEIW.TalentSuccession@wales.nhs.uk.
