Springboard to Leadership: supporting diversity Course

The programme is unique within UK healthcare education and has arisen out of a real need identified in workplaces. In order for organisations to benefit from greater diversity amongst their staff, leadership skills that facilitate professional growth and foster a culture of equality, diversity and inclusivity are essential.

This programme is designed to support the development of those from diverse groups who may be underrepresented within healthcare leadership positions, and for those with a deep interest in supporting equality, diversity, inclusion and a sense of belonging within their organisation.

The programme aims to develop the essential leadership knowledge, skills and behaviours to support participants in growing confidence in their abilities in order to be successful in future senior leadership positions within the NHS. The programme achieves these aims through interactive workshops, access to mentoring from senior medical leaders, access to support from programme alumni, peer group support and through opportunities for professional networking.

Founded in 1518 by a Royal Charter from King Henry VIII, the Royal College of Physicians of London (RCP) is the oldest medical college in England, often playing a pivotal role in raising standards and shaping public health.

RCP's core mission is to drive health and healthcare improvements through advocacy, education, and research. We are an independent patient-centered, and clinically led organization that drives improvement in the diagnosis of disease, the care of individual patients, and the health of the whole population both in the UK and globally.