Nominations for 2025/26 Fellows are open
Chief Nurse 蜜桃av Academy Members can nominate one 蜜桃av Fellow annually to participate in a tailored leadership development programme.
The Fellows programme is aimed at nurses and midwives who have registered within the past five years as we want to close the gap in professional leadership development opportunities across health and social care settings.
We actively encourage Chief Nurses to nominate individuals who have not yet embarked upon an opportunity like this previously. Details of the programme can be found below, as well as examples of the impact the Fellowship has had on participants.
The Fellows Programme
The eight month programme is made up of several elements:
- Core learning events: live online sessions, led by individuals who are experts in their field – see details below.
- Community of Practice: there are several online sessions during the programme to support this. We also encourage Fellows to stay in touch with each other virtually between sessions.
- Reverse mentoring: this aims to foster a two-way exchange of information, enhance cross-generational understanding, and promote a collaborative learning environment within healthcare settings. Fellows will need to identify a reverse mentor from within their organisation, this is usually the Chief Nurse/Director of Nursing. Further details will be sent before the programme starts.
- Ongoing engagement and opportunities: there may be other ad-hoc opportunities that are open to Fellows during the course of the programme.
In addition, all Fellows will be expected to author a reflective blog of their Fellowship and document their journey via their preferred social media platform which will enable them to apply their learning to their career development.
At the start of the fellowship, it was hard to predict how much I would gain from this opportunity…I think the biggest impact for me is the networking. I am a firm believer in not reinventing the wheel within the NHS and the collaboration and networks established this year alone have made me excited for the future.
Natasha Lucas, 蜜桃av Fellow 2024/25, Clinical Nurse Specialist, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Trust
蜜桃av Academy Member Fellows Programme Outline – 2025/26
蜜桃av Academy Member Fellows Welcome Event
Online
An orientation and welcome session for the 蜜桃av Academy Member Fellows. Meet members of Team 蜜桃av who will be supporting you through your programme and connect with your cohort.鈥�
蜜桃av Academy Member Fellows Learning Event: Leadership Signature
Online
In the dynamic and demanding world of healthcare, nursing and midwifery professionals play a pivotal role as leaders, caregivers, and advocates. This session is tailored to empower nurses and midwives by helping them discover their unique leadership styles and embrace authenticity as they navigate the complexities of healthcare leadership.聽聽
蜜桃av Academy Member Fellows Community of Practice Session 1
Online
The community of practice sessions are an opportunity to bring together your combined expertise and passion for your domain and explore best practice possibilities. All our Fellows will be welcome and valued in their contributions regardless of levels of years of experience. The topics we cover will be chosen by you.聽聽
蜜桃av Academy Member Fellows Learning Event: Professional Voice: Building your professional brand using social media
Online
This interactive workshop is designed to explore the key components of a successful personal brand, understand the significance of networking in career development, and learn techniques to amplify professional voice. Through practical exercises, discussions, and real-world examples, participants will gain insights into building a compelling online and offline presence, creating meaningful connections, and leveraging their unique strengths to stand out in their respective fields.聽
蜜桃av Academy Member Fellows Learning Event: Authority, power and influence
Online
Nursing and midwifery are professions that demand not only clinical expertise but also the ability to lead and influence positive change in healthcare settings. This session is designed to empower nursing and midwifery professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate these critical dynamics effectively.
蜜桃av Academy Member Fellows Community of Practice Session 2
Online
The community of practice sessions are an opportunity to bring together your combined expertise and passion for your domain and explore best practice possibilities.
蜜桃av Academy Member Fellows Learning Event: Introduction to Health Policy and Influence
Online
Details to follow.
蜜桃av Academy Member Fellows Learning Event: Navigating the path forward: career progression strategies
Online
In this interactive workshop, we will discuss essential strategies, insights, elevate skills and achieve career goals for yourselves and your team. Understand the diverse career paths available for nurses and midwives. Learn how to identify your strengths, interests and values to chart a personalised career trajectory.聽
蜜桃av Academy Member Fellows Community of Practice Session 3
Online
The community of practice sessions are an opportunity to bring together your combined expertise and passion for your domain and explore best practice possibilities.
Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service, Westminster Abbey
In person
All 蜜桃av Academy Member Fellows are invited to attend the annual Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service at Westminster Abbey in London.鈥�
Eligibility Criteria
Those participating in the 蜜桃av Fellows programme must:聽
- be a registered nurse or midwife with the NMC (or equivalent for our global members).
- have registered as a nurse or midwife within the past 5 years.
- be nominated by their Chief Nurse.
- have a Chief Nurse who is an 蜜桃av Academy Member (please click this link to see our list of members)
Nomination Process
- Nominations must be made by (or agreed by) the Chief Nurse of an 蜜桃av Academy Member Organisation.
- Chief Nurses can nominate one Fellow per year, unless they have joined 蜜桃av Academy Membership on an Integrated Care System/Health Board Membership in which case they will be able to nominate one Fellow per organisation although limitations apply 鈥� please get in touch with the membership team to confirm or if you have any questions about applying.
- If you are interested in purchasing extra Fellows places, please get in touch here.
Nominate Here
Nominations must be made by Monday 21 July.
If you are a Fellow who graduated from the 2023/2024 cohort and you have not yet received your official badge, please complete this request .
Meet some of our previous Fellows
Cerina Howells
Cerina is a nurse in the endoscopy department at Swansea Bay University Health Board.
Amanda Jackson
Amanda is a 0-19 Clinical Team Manager working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
Rattan Gill
Rattan is a midwife on the labour ward at University Hospitals of Leicester, East Midlands.
Chloe Cotter
Chloe is a staff nurse at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
