Eligibility

The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson programme is for middle to senior clinical or non-clinical leaders aspiring to lead large and complex programmes, departments, services, or systems of care. 

It’s for you if you are:

• Aspiring to take on a more senior leadership role as well as looking to have a wider impact by leading a culture of compassion
• Ready and committed to developing your leadership skills and behaviours whilst undertaking a healthcare related academic qualification
• Excited by the opportunity to apply new skills, learning and behaviours directly to real-time work-related improvements

This programme provides the skills and capabilities for leaders from all backgrounds, clinical and non-clinical, to create a more capable and compassionate healthcare system. The programme is designed to holistically develop the knowledge, skills, expertise, attitudes and behaviours to support each participant in leading teams to create tangible and positive performance improvement at the front line.

To be eligible you require GCSE maths and English at grade c or above or equivalent qualification. If you do not have GCSE grades but are prepared to study for and complete these while on the programme you can still apply.

In addition you must have one of the following:

• A 2:2 honours degree or above (check with individual provider) plus three years’ management experience.
• A degree or equivalent professional qualification, plus five years management experience.
• No degree, but five years’ management experience, with strong and consistent career progression and achievement.

Alternatives if you’re not eligible

If you’re not eligible for the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson programme, the NHS Leadership Academy runs a range of alternative programmes for colleagues at every level. We’d recommend you look at our Rosalind Franklin and Mary Seacole programmes.

If you want to talk about your development needs, please contact our friendly team by email at [email protected].