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'The core purpose of the North East Leadership Academy is to continuously

develop our leaders and managers to maximise our capability and capacity to

improve services to the patients and communities of the North East.'

Martin Barkley, Chair of North East Leadership Academy and Chief Executive of Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust More about the Academy

Case studies - meet the candidates

  • Alistair Blair

    Dr Alistair Blair

    Clinical Leadership Fellowship Programme

    I have already benefited a great deal from the programme and hope to expand my knowledge and increase my self awareness.
    Read more about Dr Alistair Blair

  • Elizabeth Kendrick

    Dr Elizabeth Kendrick

    Clinical Leadership Fellowship Programme

    The programme has given me new insights into healthcare delivery and support from an enthusiastic group of clinicians.
    Read more about Dr Elizabeth Kendrick

  • Namita Kumar

    Dr Namita Kumar

    Clinical Leadership Fellowship Programme

    My long term career ambition is to hold a high level national role in medical education or clinical leadership.
    Read more about Dr Namita Kumar

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    Dr Neil Morris

    Clinical Leadership Fellowship Programme

    The programme offers a chance to break through and out of my current role, bit of stretch and new opportunities.
    Read more about Dr Neil Morris

  • CLN

    Steve Atkinson

    Steve Atkinson

    I have adopted a changing style both of the management of others and interactions with peers.
    Read more about Aspirant Leaders Programme

  • CLN

    Anne Anderson

    Emerging Leaders Programme

    I felt really privileged to be nominated for the programme.
    Read more about Anne Anderson

  • David Dawson

    David Dawson

    Emerging Leaders Programme

    My project is to develop better carer support networks for relatives of patients who have dementia.
    Read more about David Dawson

  • Catherine Parker

    Catherine Parker

    Emerging Leaders Programme

    The session with Pat Oakley was really beneficial in thinking about the future of the NHS.
    Read more about Catherine Parker

  • CLN

    Jane Barry

    Emerging Leaders Programme

    I was particularly impressed by Pat Oakley, a truly inspirational woman, discovered through a leadership master class.
    Read more about Jane Barry

  • Julie Parkes

    Julie Parkes

    Aspirant Leaders Programme

    The residential component of the programme and the 360 appraisal was extremely useful.
    Read more about Julie Parkes

  • Julie Ross

    Julie Ross

    Aspiring Leaders Programme

    My project is about designing the overall system architecture for the north east's GP commissioning arrangements.
    Read more about Julie Ross

  • Caroline Wills

    Caroline Wills

    Aspiring Leaders Programme

    I have valued the opportunity to listen and reflect on the stories of others who are in influential roles and to develop organisational, strategic thinking and influencing skills.
    Read more about Caroline Wills

NELA News

Patient Safety Awards 2012
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31/01/2012
The Nursing Times and Heath Service Journal are delighted to jointly present the Patient Safety Awards 2012.The awards are a valuable way for individuals and organisations to increase the profile of their work. They aim to recognise the best patient safety...

Leadership for informed practice programme - register now!
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19/10/2011
This three day programme ran by NHS North East explores the central role that informatics plays in healthcare today and will provide senior nurses with an excellent understanding of how to maximise health informatics. For more information...

NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme 2012
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13/10/2011
It has been announced by the NHS Institute that applications for the award winning NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme open on 31st October 2011 at 10am. The scheme is aimed at graduates with a 2:2 or above. To find out more please visit...

NHS North West International Master Class
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29/09/2011
An invitation has been extended to all NELA subscribers to attend the NHS North West International Master Class with Kjell Nordstrum and Jonas Ridderstrale. Together Kjell and Jonas challenge the validity of conventional approaches...

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Download our 2012/13 brochure

To find out about the exciting NELA development opportunites taking place in 2012/13 and to decide which is right for you, download our 2012/13 brochure.

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NELA 2010/11 Annual Report

We have recently published our first annual report looking back on what has been an exciting and successful year for the academy.

As well as illustrating the range of development opportunities provided by the academy and the return on investment for our partner organisations, the report highlights some of the excellent projects being undertaken by our programme participants throughout the North East.

Click here to view and download the report.

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