Overview
Step into executive leadership with clarity, confidence, and impact
This induction course is designed for new and aspiring executive directors (EDs) in NHS trusts and foundation trusts. Delivered in partnership with NHS England, it offers a comprehensive introduction to the role, responsibilities, and expectations of executive directors in today's NHS.
With expert insights and peer learning, the course provides the essential knowledge, leadership behaviours, and governance skills needed to make a strong, early contribution at board level.
Key takeaways
- Understand the executive director role within NHS trust boards, including leadership expectations and accountability.
- Gain clarity on the legal, regulatory, and governance responsibilities of board members
- Explore the strategic challenges and opportunities facing NHS boards today.
- Build connections with other executive directors and peers from across the NHS.
- Enhance your confidence to contribute to strategic decision-making and effective board leadership.
Why this matters
Executive directors play a pivotal role in delivering safe, high-quality care and shaping the future direction of their organisations. As the NHS navigates complex challenges and change, strong executive leadership is critical to effective governance, performance, and collaboration. This induction ensures new executives are fully prepared to lead with clarity, resilience, and a system-wide perspective from day one.
This is a must attend event for any new Executive. There has been so much richness in the areas covered but it has also given me the time to step out, reflect and really think about the role and how I operate within this.
What we'll cover
- The role and responsibilities of executive directors within NHS trusts and foundation trusts.
- Governance, risk and assurance in the provider sector.
- Developing your impact quickly as a newly appointed executive director.
- Working with non-executive directors and governors.
- The executive directors role in a well led organisation.
This is a full-day course, with estimated timings of 9:30am to 4pm (subject to change).
Trainers
Mrunal Sisodia OBE
Associate - Board Development Programme
NHS Providers
Mrunal Sisodia OBE is the chair of the East of England Ambulance Service Trust, a position he has held since June 2023. In this role Mrunal is responsible for the board of an organisation that works across six integrated care systems and provides urgent and emergency care for over 6 million people. Mrunal is also the chair of the NHS England Parent Carer and Families Network, which brings together parents and carers from across the NHS Long Term Plan children's workstreams to ensure that their views and experiences are represented. In this capacity, Mrunal sits on the NHS England Children's board.
Mike Gill
Associate - Board Development Programme
NHS Providers
Jacqui Marshall
Associate - Board Development Programme
NHS Providers
Pricing
Open to NHS Providers members, associate members and non-members.
Member (trusts and foundation trusts): £370 (ex VAT) | £444 (incl. VAT)
Associate member and integrated care boards: £465 (ex VAT) | £558 (incl. VAT)
Non member: £555 (ex VAT) | £666 (incl. VAT)
You will need to provide a purchase order number at booking to confirm your place on this course. Card payments are also accepted.
Follow the 'Book now' link at the top of this page to book your place. You will need to create an account if you have not already done so.
Every topic area was interesting, some reinforcement of knowledge and other areas where it sparked my thinking of what I can do going forwards.
Who should attend
- New executive directors who are less than six-nine months in post.
- Deputy directors.
- Aspiring executive directors.
