In the Autumn of 2022, the London Finance Academy ran a competition for lower banded, under-represented finance staff to attend the 2022 HFMA Annual National Conference. The aim was to increase the profiles of the individuals and encourage self-development and career progression through experience and increased networking opportunities.
For the fourth consecutive year the London Finance Academy is delighted to offer this fantastic development opportunity for the London region. We have up to 10 places available for our colleagues across the patch to apply for, so that they can attend the HFMA Annual Conference in Birmingham, from 9-11 December 2026.
Objectives
This provides a brilliant opportunity for those to attend the conference who would not normally get the chance to do so. The conference provides opportunities to network with finance professionals from across the country, to listen to leading figures in NHS finance and world-renowned healthcare speakers.
The tickets include a 3 day conference pass, including accommodation in Birmingham, meals and an invitation to a sponsored networking drinks reception on the Wednesday evening and the prestige gala dinner and award ceremony on the Thursday evening.
Travel and expenses are not included.
Criteria
If you work at a grade 8a or below you can nominate yourself, or be nominated by a line manager or work colleague, by submitting an application form you nominate yourself, please ensure you have the support of your line manager.
Please note that individuals who have previously attended the National HFMA Annual Conference are not eligible to apply. We aim to provide this opportunity to those who have not yet had the chance to attend.
Applications
Applications open on 24 August.
Once you have applied, please hold the dates of the conference in your diary. We will notify the winners by Friday 6th November.
A panel will review the nominations and award places on merit, ensuring a fair spread across the systems and NHS England. The panel members will include representation from our regional networks.
Support before, during and after the conference
You will be invited to an introductory session via Teams to meet NHSE London senior finance staff, where you will be provided with networking tools and information on what to expect at the conference.
You will be assigned a buddy ahead of the conference to help you prepare for the conference. Buddies will be an experienced system partner finance professional to ensure that you are able maximise the networking opportunities.
You will also have the opportunity to network with other competition winners and be made aware of existing and upcoming development opportunities.
If you have any further question please do not hesitate to contact Charlie.dolan@nhs.net
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