{"id":11754,"date":"2026-07-17T12:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/?page_id=11754"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:16:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:16:29","slug":"leadership-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/leadership-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Leadership Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">There are a variety of leadership development opportunities available for staff working within Care Homes and Care at Home Services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on where you are in your career and what your job roles is there is something for you, see below for suggested opportunities<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h2 id=\"at-117541\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Leadership Pathway &#8211; for all staff <\/h2><div id=\"ac-117541\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Leadership Pathway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 36%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This resource is for all staff. This resource has been developed to provide a variety of self directed learning opportunities and reflective prompts for all levels of staff.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"997\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/03\/image-997x1024.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-11757 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/03\/image-997x1024.png 997w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/03\/image-292x300.png 292w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/03\/image-768x788.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/03\/image-1110x1140.png 1110w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/03\/image.png 1278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">It is designed for individuals to work through at their own pace, choosing topics of particular interest to them, with no set pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no requirement to complete all of this &#8211; or submit any evidence if you don&#8217;t want to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the modules we&#8217;ve included are from the SSSC open badges so the evidence and reflections you complete will count towards these if you choose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To access the pathway click the green button:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/leadership-pathway\/\">Leadership Pathway<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\"><h2 id=\"at-117542\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Recognising the Leader in You &#8211; aspiring and current senior care staff<\/h2><div id=\"ac-117542\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognising the Leader in You:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 37%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This 5 month course is provided to support aspiring senior carers or experienced practitioners in their leadership journey through the introduction of key leadership skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The course runs twice a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dates and application information will be posted on the webpage:<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"423\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/Recognising-the-Leader-in-You.png\" alt=\"Recognising the Leader in You\" class=\"wp-image-14575 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/Recognising-the-Leader-in-You.png 423w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/Recognising-the-Leader-in-You-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/recognising-the-leader-in-you\/\">Recognising the Leader in YOu<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-auto-close=\"true\"><h2 id=\"at-117547\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Leading Your Team Together &#8211; Team Leads and Registered Nurses <\/h2><div id=\"ac-117547\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leading Your Team Together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/Healthful-Culture-1.png\" alt=\"Healthful Culture 1\" class=\"wp-image-14531 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/Healthful-Culture-1.png 651w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/Healthful-Culture-1-300x243.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This two day course aim to help Nurses and Team Leads develop skills in their role to promote and inspire interdisciplinary teams and enhance the quality of Person-Centred Care within the Care Setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More details including dates can be found on the webpage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/carehomes\/leading-your-team-together\/\">Leading Your Team Together<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">LCA &#8211; 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