Developing our people

Access the South West Skills Development Network programme and explore over 70 events designed for NHS finance and procurement colleagues, supporting technical learning, leadership development, digital capability and career growth.

On this page, you can find resources, tools and templates to support you in looking after your mental health.

Discover our new Work Shadowing Programme, an initiative connecting finance staff for one-day shadowing experiences to support development and collaboration across the region.

This programme is aimed at staff working at band 8A and above who wish to further their professional development with a view to career progression.

The Return to Work Programme supports NHS finance staff who have returned from parental leave within the last 12 months, aiding them in a successful transition back to work and supporting them in the challenges of parenthood.

The South West Health and Wellbeing Champion Network is committed to improving the physical and mental wellbeing of finance staff across the South West region.

The South West Finance Academy is supporting NHS finance staff in the region to prepare for interviews by offering one-on-one Interview Skills Sessions. It will equip you with the necessary skills needed to excel in the interview.

In response to the national Talent Management Strategy the South West region has been assessing how to integrate this inclusive process into current talent management practices, and in some areas adoption of the guidance is well underway.

Equitably cultivating everyone’s best potential for the benefit of the NHS, with talent management that leaves no one behind.

Find a variety of career stories and experiences shared from colleagues working in NHS finance in the South West. These career stories help to showcase different career journeys, what a career in finance can offer you, and different entry routes into NHS finance.

Find all upcoming South West Skills Development Network events in the South West here. Please note, you will need a One NHS Finance account to be available to view events.

The South West Finance Academy is providing fully funded places for the HFMA qualification in healthcare business and finance and the MBA top-up programme.

The South West Finance Academy is supporting NHS Finance staff in the region to access six hours of professional coaching.

In partnership with HFMA, One NHS Finance are pleased to offer a complimentary mentoring service to all full HFMA members and individuals employed by organisations with ONF Level 1 accreditation, and above.

The Sponsorship programme helps high-potential individuals from under-represented groups advance within NHS finance.