The Edward Jenner
Programme
Leadership Foundations
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The Edward Jenner Programme
Leadership Foundations
Who was this programme named after?
Edward Jenner is known around the world today as the father of immunology.
His ground-breaking work with the smallpox virus is a testament to the power of the
individual to make a lasting difference to countless people.
For all, especially
newly qualified
colleagues
Enterprising, enlightened and tenacious, his legacy to modern medicine has touched
millions of lives and secured his place in global history: thanks to his efforts,
smallpox was eradicated in 1979, and his work continues to pave the way for
modern immunology.
• Is a valuable refresher at any level for key leadership skills, as well as an important
first step toward the Mary Seacole Programme.
• When used with the support of your manager, is a great tool to understand the
purpose, challenges, language of the NHS, and gain a new perspective on the
impact you have directly or indirectly on the patient experience.
• Will help you use your own experiences as part of your learning process, selfassessment in key leadership areas and continuing professional development.
• Is a flexible resource that allows you to learn in your own time, at your own pace.
Why this is a great opportunity
This programme is the first port of call for everyone in the NHS, clinical and nonclinical, looking to build a strong foundation of leadership skills. If you’re new to the
NHS and you want to feel more able to deal with the daily challenges of working in
healthcare, better equipped to care for patients and more able to inspire your team
with strong leadership – however you contribute and whatever role you play – then
the Edward Jenner Programme is for you. This programme:
• Is a free and accessible online learning and development package designed to give
you confidence and competence in your role.
• Is designed by clinicians to develop leadership skills at the frontline of care: based
on real insights, it is highly practical and patient-focused, making it a valuable
resource for all staff who want to build a more compassionate NHS.
• Is one of a suite of progressive leadership programmes that will help you progress
your career up the NHS.
Your journey
Go to
www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/jenner
mins per
session
(21 sessions)
Choose and complete any
Optional Activities
Complete the programme and
receive an NHS Leadership Academy
award in Leadership Foundations
With open access to all, get started on the
Edward Jenner programme straight away at
www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/jenner
To receive an award in the foundations of leadership
you must complete all of the 21 sessions.
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Programme details
There is an introduction and 20 sessions:
1.0
Introduction to The Edward Jenner
Programme – Leaderships Foundations
1.1 Developing self-awareness
1.2 Managing yourself
1.3 Continuing personal development
1.4 Acting with integrity
4.1 Ensuring patient safety
4.2 Critically evaluating
4.3 Encouraging improvement and innovation
4.4 Facilitating transformation
2.1 Developing networks
2.2 Building and maintaining relationships
2.3 Encouraging contribution
2.4 Working within teams
5.1 Identifying the contexts for change
5.2 Applying knowledge and evidence
5.3 Making decisions
5.4 Evaluating impact
3.1Planning
3.2 Managing resources
3.3 Managing people
3.4 Managing performance
Week in the life
So what might a typical week on the Edward Jenner Programme feel like? This short description is a
potted summary to give you a sense of how things may work for you.
The Edward Jenner Programme is a free and accessible online Leadership package, designed to
fit flexibly around your work and other commitments. There are 21 online sessions (including an
introductory session), and they can be completed at your own time and at your own pace.
A typical week might look like this:
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Going online once or twice a week to complete
a session – you might do this after work or even
during your lunch hour. Once you’ve logged
in you might do an interactive exercise, watch
some video clips, or read through an article by a
leadership expert. Each session should take no
longer than 30 to 40 minutes to complete but
every activity within a session tells you how long
it will take to help you decide when to do it.
•
After completing a session you should spend
some time reflecting on your own behaviours
and how they relate to what you’ve just learned
– you might even want to keep a journal to
keep a record of your thoughts and experiences
as your progress through the sessions.
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During the day, you should discuss what you’ve
learned with your team members and brainstorm
ways to apply new approaches in the workplace.
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I shall endeavour still further to prosecute this inquiry, an inquiry I trust not merely
speculative, but of sufficient moment to inspire the pleasing hope of its becoming
essentially beneficial to mankind.
Edward Jenner