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Our Gateway to Leadership programme is designed to attract talented and experienced senior managers and to develop their potential to progress to senior leadership roles in the NHS.
Candidates will be employed in NHS organisations in senior managerial roles. You’ll be sponsored by the Trust's Chief Executive and provided with a comprehensive programme of development.
No – experience is not essential but may be useful.
Roles vary from Trust to Trust, but essentially you will get involved with people, resource and budget management; work alongside clinical colleagues and focus on how the NHS can be modernised to meet patients' needs.
Most people spend up to 18 months in their first post, depending on progress and opportunities for development. We would expect you to progress to NHS Trust Director level within three - five years and then on to Chief Executive.
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You will get at least 27 days' annual leave, the chance to join the NHS contributory occupational pension scheme, and a unique opportunity to benefit from a fast-track, personalised development programme.
Positions are available in each of the ten strategic health authority areas throughout England, so location is flexible.
To be eligible you need to be a graduate with at least a 2:2 degree or equivalent, and have successful senior management experience.
There is no age limit.
Candidates will be assessed on their management expertise and experience, leadership potential and against NHS Leadership Qualities framework competencies.
Applications are open from 24 August 2009.
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