Leading Strategically 2025-2026: Applications Open
8 September 2025
Applications are now open for the QICN’s prestigious Leading Strategically programme – an exceptional opportunity for senior community nurses ready to advance their leadership and influence the future of healthcare.
The course is for senior nurse leaders working at a strategic level, such as Director, Deputy, Associate or Assistant Director or an equivalent role, in a community or primary care setting including the charity or independent sector. Leading Strategically is designed to help senior leaders from wide range of practice areas to advance their leadership skills to better manage and deliver community services.
The programme will take place across three 3-day residentials in 2026 and will be delivered through presentations, facilitation, online workshops, lectures, and group work including simulation and visits. All participants are mentored to assist with their development as a leader. The course will culminate in an awards ceremony.
We offer you space and time to think, develop and be transformed. Take your strategic leadership skills to the next level and come on a journey by joining me and new colleagues who will travel with you on the road to excellence.
Dr Cate Wood - Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Nursing Programmes (Leadership)This programme has given me the permission and time needed to be ambitious, inspired and engaged in wanting better for patients and to be strategic and courageous in the face of change.
Previous Participant FeedbackQueen’s Nurses who are accepted on to the programme will be supported by the funding of the QICN’s long-standing charity partners the National Garden Scheme. For non-Queen’s Nurses, we are willing to accept self-funded (or employer-funded) applications.
The deadline to apply is Friday 10th October 2025.
Read the Leading Strategically application guidance.
Apply for the Leading Strategically programme.
If you have any questions, please contact the Leadership Programme Team on qnileaders@qicn.org.uk
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