Mary Seacole Local Programme Derbyshire - 2026 Applications Open

• Applications for Cohorts 27, 28 and 29 will close on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 5.00pm – late applications will not be accepted 
• Complete the attached application form (only applications submitted using the attached form will be considered), including a supporting statement from your line manager and submit to: crhft.joinedupcarederbyshireod@nhs.net by the closing date
• We shortlist applications for the Mary Seacole Local Programme Derbyshire based on what you tell us about your skills, experience and previous leadership learning
• Your application will be considered by a panel, and you will be offered feedback if your application is unsuccessful
• If you have any queries about the application process please contact Julie Sales, Project Co-ordinator by email crhft.joinedupcarederbyshireod@nhs.net

It is recommended that all applicants for the Mary Seacole Local Programme in Derbyshire should have completed the Edward Jenner Programme Level 1 – this is your first port of call if you’re looking to build a strong foundation of leadership skills that can help enhance your confidence and competence in your role, the programme has been designed to offer flexibility as a suite of online short courses - full details of how to access this online programme can be found here: https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/programmes/the-edward-jenner-programme/

Edward Jenner – Module 0 and Level 1 is made up as follows:

Module 0: An Introduction to Personal Development (2 weeks, 3 hours per week)

Level 1: Exploring What Leadership Means to Me

Module 1: Exploring what leadership means to me (4 weeks, 5 hours per week) Module 2: Leading through relationships (5 weeks, 5 hours per week) Level 1 Assessment (4 weeks) You may also wish to complete

Level 2 - additional learning for all who have completed Level 1 or have, in the last 5 years, achieved an award in Leadership Foundations Level 2

Module 3: Leading in and beyond my team (5 weeks, 5 hours per week)

Module 4: The leader as manager (4 weeks, 5 hours per week)

Alternatively, if you have completed an equivalent Leadership Programme, you will have the opportunity to tell us about your learning as part of your application for the Mary Seacole Local Programme With the many training opportunities available we do not have a comprehensive list of other programmes/courses that are acceptable as an alternative to the Edward Jenner Programme.

You can view all of the dates and events for each cohort by clicking the full advert here.

• The Mary Seacole programme is for first time leaders in health and social care.
• It’s for you if you are in a ‘formal’ position of leadership with responsibilities for people and services, and able to relate what you learn to your workplace.
• Watch this short YouTube video which gives a good overview of the programme.
• It aims to provide the balance between learning the theory and putting it into practice.
• More details about the programme can be found here (this is a link to the Leadership Academy website and is for information purposes only – do not follow any of the links on this website to apply for the programme) https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/programmes/mary-seacole-programme/

• Encouragement to look within yourself for the right leadership style, rather than comparing yourself to others.
• Increased awareness of yourself and your abilities, enabling you to more clearly identify which styles. fit your strengths, your emotional intelligence and how best to use it, how your behaviours might impact on others.
• The authority, capacity and motivation to implement change.
• The tools to transform emotion into an asset.
• Greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence, enabling you to work with others more effectively.

• The programme runs for 6 months and the maximum cost will be £150.00 per participant, this is currently covered centrally by Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
• Once you have applied and been accepted on to a cohort of the Mary Seacole Local Programme. Derbyshire, it is expected that you will commit to the entirety of the course, including the compulsory workshop days.
• Should you withdraw from the programme without agreed extenuating circumstances, you may not be eligible to take part in future initiatives provided by Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
• If you do not attend a workshop without extenuating circumstances, you or your employer will be liable to pay the £150.00 participant fee.