This document summarizes presentations from Peter Homa CBE, Chair of the NHS Leadership Academy, and Paul Jebb, Deputy Director of Nursing at Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust.
Peter Homa discusses his 37-year career in the NHS, emphasizing the importance of self-knowledge and continuous self-improvement for leaders. He stresses applying for the right job and empowering those more able than yourself.
Paul Jebb outlines his career progression in nursing, including international experience that taught him the value of collaboration. He describes leadership programs to develop nurses' strategic skills and influence. These programs aim to increase the number of nurses ready for senior roles and develop leadership at all levels of the workforce.