National resources designed to support leadership development and complement local and regional chair and non-executive director support
Onboarding support
Explore curated resources including articles, videos, and podcasts around areas such as setting the strategy and delivering long term transformation
Find out more on the senior leader onboarding and support website
Transition Coach
Newly appointed chair or accountable officer in healthcare?
Aspiring Chair Talent Programme
Build the skills, experience and knowledge you need to become a chair and lead a high-performing NHS organisation. A 12-month programme plus mentoring, observing boards and completing your development plan
NExT Director Scheme
Ready for a non-executive role, NExT Director Scheme will match you with trusts and mentors to help you learn about a range of organisational, leadership and governance issues. A 6-12 month programme
Induction
The NHS England Induction and Assurance Team is responsible for planning and delivering one-day welcome events for newly appointed chair and non-executive directors. The aim is to offer participants the opportunity to meet members of the NHS England executive team, to orient new joiners to support offers and development opportunities and to give them the chance to network and build contacts with peers.
It is aimed at individuals who have only just joined the NHS in a non-executive capacity, have made a switch from executive to non-executive or are a first time chair, including those who missed the last event’s registration window. The event runs bi-annually and the registration window typically opens eight weeks prior. Please keep an eye on this page and local communications for details regarding the next event.
The next event will take place on Thursday April 10, 2025 in Leeds. For further information contact [email protected]