Mixed-methods evaluation of targeted leadership development training to support the career progression of the black and minority ethnic NHS workforce.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Black and minority ethnic (BME) workers within the National Health Service (NHS) experience barriers to attainment of senior leadership roles. The NHS Leadership Academy delivered two Leadership Programmes addressing barriers to progression among the BME workforce, the Stepping Up (middle managers) and Ready Now (senior leaders) programmes.

Methods

Mixed-methods evaluation involving an online survey (n=39; 20m/19f, identifying with 10 ethnic groups) and qualitative interviews (n=8; 5m/3f) with programme participants investigating barriers and the extent to which targeted leadership programmes impacted their career progression. Analysis included descriptive statistics and thematic analysis of qualitative data.

Results

Participants reported institutional ba

SUBMITTER: Blake H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12772536 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature