Specifically designed for Radiology staff whether medical, technical, or managerial; this course will equip leaders in all areas of Imaging and Nuclear Medicine with the leadership skills and attributes to maximise successful delivery of current and anticipated future issues.

The course is aimed at leaders and future leaders within all Imaging modalities at all levels; clinical and non-clinical, experienced, newly qualified and aspiring future leaders.

Participants will learn how to:

1. Enhance understanding of the current and evolving NHS landscape at local, regional, and national levels to effectively plan and lead radiology and nuclear medicine services.
2. Develop leadership capabilities to establish and engage in networks that drive the reduction of variations in clinical and operational practices while fostering a culture of collaborative learning and best practices.
3. Implement transformative strategies that integrate pathway redesign, digital innovation, and workforce development to strengthen local radiology and nuclear medicine strategic and operational plans.
4. Understand how to approach reducing health inequalities in radiology and nuclear medicine services by leveraging innovative techniques and practices to improve accessibility to services for all population groups.
5. Develop your own leadership attributes, understanding of team dynamics and members of teams, and leading in complex networks and systems.

This course will cover all aspects of leadership, exploring what leadership is, what makes a good leader, and will focus on development of operational and strategic leadership skills and techniques.

Learning Outcomes

Develop a wide range of leadership attributes and skills covering:

o   Self-awareness

o   Making Choices

o   Problem Solving

o   Decision Making

o   Self-resilience

o   Leading Teams in complex environments

o   Collaboration

o   Giving and Receiving feedback

o   Leading effective meetings

o   Having difficult conversations

o   Effective communications

o   Leading planned change

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the NHS landscape at local, regional, and national levels, along with how to access to essential support across the wider NHS for planning and delivering effective services.

Develop key leadership capabilities to drive transformational change within your local services, fostering innovation and operational excellence.

Being able to leverage networks as strategic platforms for collaboration across the broader healthcare system, enhancing the quality and efficiency of local services.

Develop a deep understanding of health inequalities and how these can be reduced in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine.

Organisational Benefits

Development of local leaders in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Services led by nationally acclaimed Imaging Leaders, to:

• Enhance specific leadership skills in a peer group environment.
• Demonstrate investment in staff and support personal development.
• Improve leadership and staffing retention in critical fragile clinical services.
• Demonstrate commitment to development of Imaging Networks.
• Drive reductions in health inequalities in Diagnostics.
• Strengthen the integration of local radiology and nuclear medicine services to address performance challenges within the organisation effectively.
• Empower multidisciplinary teams in radiology and nuclear medicine to engage in networks that enhance efficiency, reduce variation, and drive productivity improvements.
• Tackle health inequality challenges affecting local population groups by developing collaborative strategies with the wider Integrated Care System (ICS) to improve accessibility and outcomes.

Individual Benefits

• Develop leadership skills and practice with peers under the guidance of experienced national Diagnostic leaders.
• Expand knowledge of the broader NHS landscape, unlocking opportunities for career development within the healthcare system.
• Enhance both management and leadership capabilities to effectively drive transformational change and foster collaborative working practices.
• Strengthen expertise in health inequalities reduction, and strategic influence over local access initiatives to better serve patient populations.
• Build relationships with peers and tackle problems collectively in a safe environment.

Post and Pre Course Requirements

The course will include a combination of delivered material, reflective thinking and learning, and some fun practical exercises delivered by the coaches to develop personal leadership. Attendees are expected to participate, complete, and reflect upon the outcomes to reach the desired learning intentions.

Pre Training Preparation:

General Preparation

Review the 2-day agenda to understand session flow and expectations and familiarise with NHS strategic context, including:

• The NHS Long Term Plan.
• Current government healthcare priorities.
• Local transformation initiatives.

Day 1 Preparation: Strategic Context & Leadership Foundations

1.     Local Service Reflection

a.     Prepare/bring a brief overview of your service’s priorities and challenges.

b.     Reflect on how national transformation goals impact your local context.

2.     Leadership Self-Assessment

a.     Complete a personal leadership reflection or diagnostic (Tool TBC).

b.     Identify 5 key leadership development priorities relevant to your role.

3.     Health Inequalities

a.     Bring examples of local health inequality challenges.

b.     Bring relevant data on your organization/service population’s characteristics

c.      Reflections on how leadership can address these disparities.

Day 2 Preparation: Leadership Attributes & Practical Skills

4.     Decision-Making Challenge

a.     Prepare and bring with you a real-life example of a difficult decision, choice, or problem you've faced.

b.     Be ready to share how you approached it and what you might do differently now.

5.     Collaboration Insights

a.     Reflect on challenges of collaboration from your experience.

b.     Be prepared to contribute to a group discussion and flipchart exercise.

6.     Practical Skills Reflection

a.     Bring examples of difficult feedback situations and challenging conversations.