Get into great company

To be effective, learning needs to be supported, guided and directed. So, with this in mind, we provide comprehensive support designed to nurture and encourage leaders of the future. You’ll benefit from the support of the following people:

Programme Manager

The Programme Manager is responsible for the support, training, learning and development and strategic direction of their trainee. Generally a senior employee at the trainee’s host organisation, a key part of their role is to identify the very best placement managers who can offer robust placements in line with scheme and trainee requirements.

Placement Manager

With a passion for developing fast-track learners, the Placement Manager takes responsibility for day-to-day management - the most crucial aspect of a successful placement. Working in partnership with the programme manager, they will design, develop and co-ordinate the trainee’s work experience, as well as manage performance against high standards and challenging objectives.

Mentor

Providing guidance, support and direction, a mentor will most likely be a Chief Executive or an Executive Director ideally from another NHS organisation. Mentors will also support trainees in achieving their potential through regular, structured meetings.

Buddy

A current trainee will offer informal support and guidance to a new trainee and will ideally be based in the same host organisation and from the same specialism.

Leadership Development Manager (LDM)

Managing the scheme across the respective strategic health authorities, LDMs work to secure the best placements and ensure that the best people are available to support and develop trainees. In addition, they support local steering groups in delivering the scheme, ensure national standards are complied with, and provide the crucial local link that enables local leadership initiatives.

Fellow Trainees

One of your most important networks and sources of support will be your colleagues on the Graduate Management Training Scheme. You can discuss your challenges with peers who understand and possibly share them. And at the same time you can build lifelong friendships and professional networks.