Case Study: Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Programme: Developing Leaders within the NHS

The Return on Investment:  Potential Project Saving and Incremental Revenue to Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation of approx £902,485 as a result of the Developing Leaders within the NHS Programme.

We are celebrating the achievements of our first cohort of staff – 12 non-clinical middle managers - who have completed the Developing Leaders within the NHS programme and obtained a CMI Award Level 5 Management and Leadership qualification.

The programme was delivered for the Trust by Activity Group. It focused on the practical skills and knowledge required to make a real impact and difference to the delegates’ leadership skills and the work of their teams.

As part of the programme, each delegate had to devise a work-based project that would save or generate at least £5,000 for the Trust. The completed projects have a combined cost saving/income generation potential of £902,485 and will make important progress towards ensuring the delivery of care where it counts. The Trust has now scheduled Cohort 2 which starts in March.

Comments from the delegates included: “I would certainly recommend the course”; “One of the best courses I have attended, really enjoyed it and very helpful”; “Inspiring”.

Facilitator Information: Activity Group

The Activity Group has a national reputation within the NHS for delivering affordable professional training programmes through flexible learning.  Established in 2002, our team of dedicated professionals operate to the highest standards and have the skills and experience to enable staff employed in the NHS to achieve their full potential.  Our services provide experienced and aspiring managers with a thorough grounding in the contemporary management skills and techniques that are essential to support their career progression within the NHS.