> Who is this programme for?
This programme aims to enhance leadership capability to meet the requirements of NHS provider services; aspirant Foundation Trusts, established Foundation Trusts and developing leaders of new Community-based Services.

The audience is senior managers and clinicians at Director / Board level from all provider organisations - aspirant Foundation trusts, established Foundation Trusts, Community Trusts and Healthcare Social Enterprises. 

The programme will focus on developing more adaptive, inclusive and engaging leadership styles in three key areas:

- Effective board level working
- The business of healthcare
- The emerging health care market

This programme is fully funded. (However individuals/employers are responsible for their own travel and subsistence as necessary).     

> Application Process
Please discuss this opportunity with your Chief Executive, as all applications require Chief Executive endorsement and sponsorship.

Please discuss this opportunity with your Chief Executive, as all applications require Chief Executive endorsement and sponsorship.

The application form and guidance notes are attached to down load. Applications should be returned to UKProviderExcellence@haygroup.com   

Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am Monday 13th August.  Applications will not be able to be processed after this date.

Update: Applications are now open for the Provider Excellence programme. Please see flyer attached for more information so that you can consider whether this is the right opportunity for you 


> What People are Saying
The current programme commenced in February 2012 and completes in November. There are 52 participants from a wide range of organisations.  Current participants have commented:

• “I have found the Provider Excellence Programme to be one of the most relevant, practically useful and stimulating development opportunities in my NHS career to date. The content has been topical and insightful, particularly on health marketisation and corporate governance, with an excellent standard of facilitation and speakers. The networking opportunities with a diverse range of senior participants have also been valuable”. 
  Mark Jarman-Howe, Associate Director Clinical Support Services and Cancer, Colchester Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
  
  
• “As a GP I have found the programme very useful, as it has exposed me to an alternative viewpoint in relation to provision of healthcare services. The primary care model of service provision needs to adapt if we are to benefit from the opportunities that lie ahead. I have been able to benchmark my leadership knowledge and skills in comparison to other clinical and managerial staff. Already, I am putting some of the theory into practice by forming a collaborative/partnership approach in redesign of a new service.”
  Dr Majid Akram, GP