Course overview

This course is delivered by NHS Providers and commissioned by the Disabled NHS Directors Network (DNDN).

Listen to Fazilet Hadi, Non-Executive Director at Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, on why this course may be relevant for you by following this link: https://youtu.be/y2s6ruXUlj8

DNDN is providing this course as part of its work to increase the representation of people with disabilities at every level in the NHS. It is for those individuals who identify as having a disability and have considered applying for a non-executive director role in the NHS. Individuals do not necessarily need to have had previous NHS experience.

This one-day, online course will provide those who identity as having a disability with an opportunity to explore the role of non-executive directors in the NHS and how it aligns with their own career aspirations. Whether you are currently a NED or trustee in a different organisation, or if you want to understand more about the role to help when considering future career aspirations, the course aims to provide space to explore the NHS non-executive director role and the valuable perspectives those with the lived experience of disabilities can bring to leadership positions.

The course will cover:

• • A background to the history of the NHS along with the current structure and priority areas
  • The roles and responsibilities of NHS non-executive directors
  • The roles and responsibilities of a unitary board
  • Explore the barriers to non-executive positions
  • Practical tips on being an effective non-executive director in the NHS
  • The opportunity to share experiences through a panel discussion with experienced non-executive directors in the NHS
  • By the end of the course, you will have had a chance to explore the non-executive director role in the NHS and how this aligns with your personal career aspirations.

Course format 

This course is a full day event running in two sections across one day. The course will be delivered on Zoom. Estimated timings are: 

Section one: 9.30am - 12.45pm 

Section two: 1.45pm - 4.00pm 

Please note this is subject to change.  

How to book 

This course is delivered by NHS Providers and commissioned by the Disabled NHS Directors Network (DNDN). The funding for this course has been provided to the DNDN by NHS England, this enables the DNDN to be able to offer this course for free.

Individuals do not necessarily need to have had previous NHS experience.

Follow the booking link at the top of this page and create an account if you have not already done so.

If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact board.development@nhsproviders.org

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