Fundamentals of leading others for doctors
Stepping into medical leadership can feel daunting but is also crucial in shaping the future of healthcare and is of growing importance for the career development of all doctors. This workshop is designed to empower you with the essential organisational leadership skills needed to navigate complex healthcare systems, advocate for your team, and champion equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Important information prior to an online workshop
Online events include small group discussions and interactive activities. Delegates will get the maximum benefit by being able to fully participate. This means:
- When making your booking we recommend you use an email associated with a Microsoft account. We require delegates to be logged into a Microsoft account to be able to fully participate in small group discussions and interactive activities. You will also need to be logged in to Microsoft for the RCP systems to recognise you and be able to issue you with a Certificate of Attendance.
- Some organisations’ security settings make it difficult to fully participate. If you have previously experienced issues accessing slides, video, audio, or breakout rooms whilst in Teams, please speak to your IT department prior to the event to troubleshoot. You can also contact the RCP to test-run the connections prior to the event. Most NHS accounts are linked to a Microsoft account and generally do not experience issues using Teams. Often home/personal emails are not linked to Microsoft and may not allow full participation.
- You will have the best experience joining the event using a desktop or laptop. Mobile phones and tablets typically do not allow full participation. For best results ensure your device is up-to date with any required software updates.
- You will need a microphone and a camera to fully participate.
This workshop is primarily aimed at resident doctors of all specialties (ST1 - ST7) and SAS doctors of equivalent experience. It would also be beneficial for those who are new to leadership roles, or those with no prior leadership training.
Consultants and SAS doctors of equivalent experience may attend, generally benefitting as a refresher course or if they have not attended any previous leadership training.
Alternatively, there are two workshops that are more appropriate for consultants and equivalent SAS doctors:
Developing yourself as a senior medical leader
Leading teams and culture in senior medical roles
By the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- develop a practical use for leadership styles
- recognise and utilise the strengths of others in clinical teams
- identify ways to improve motivation, engagement and energy within teams
- explore ways to overcome the challenges of leading others
- discuss ways to facilitate a culture of psychological safety
- debate the role of the junior/middle leader in supporting team equality, diversity and inclusion
- examine the importance of supporting and developing others
This workshop can be attended on a standalone basis, or learners can also attend the Leading teams and culture in senior medical roles workshop, and together with a short reflective assignment can gain their ‘Doctors as Leaders accreditation’ from the RCP. Details of the assignment are discussed during both workshops, which can be attended in any order.
Learners who have already achieved their Doctors as Leaders accreditation from the RCP will not need to undertake the accreditation again. It is offered during this senior level programme for those who did not complete it, for whatever reason, in the introductory workshops.
Date
23 October 2025
CPD credits
5 credits
Location
Online, Microsoft Teams
23 October 2025
(early bird) Member Rate : £235
(early bird) Non Member Rate : £265
Member Rate : £265
Non Member Rate : £295
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