Women in Leadership in NHS Finance – London

An inclusive regional group open to all genders

Supporting the National Women in Leadership network, this regional group brings together both women and men working in finance roles across London who are committed to making NHS finance leadership more reflective of the finance community and populations we serve, through improving the gender balance in senior finance roles.

The action focused network aims to do this by concentrating on 4 key areas of development:

  • Picture of Leadership
  • Male Allies
  • Returning to work and flexible working
  • Talent Management

The group is chaired Laragh Walton, Deputy CFO, University College London Hospital NHS FT and Sarah Dixon, Deputy Director of Finance, South West London at NHS England.

If you would like join the network please email charlie.dolan@nhs.net.

International Women’s Day Blogs

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we publish a series of blogs each year highlighting the theme and impact of IWD. This year we celebrate the theme ‘Give to Gain’.

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Picture of Leadership Profiles

We have conducted a series of interviews with senior female finance staff, aimed at highlighting the range of skills, styles and behaviours that are needed in a modern NHS leadership role.

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Returning to work and flexible working

Providing structure and support for those returning to work after time out of the workplace. Learn about the ‘Return to Work Programme’ and Flexible Working resource pack here.

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Attitudes to becoming a CFO

We surveyed 600 finance professionals across the UK to explore their aspirations toward the CFO role. Discover what drives, and holds back the next generation of finance leaders.

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Male Allies

Hear from our regional male leaders championing gender equity and review the March 2023 Listening Report, highlighting the lived experiences of Women in NHS Finance today and the summarised actions to take forward.

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London CFO Commitments

We are dedicated to fostering a culture of accountability and support, encouraging everyone to contribute to this vital cause and help push for real progress.

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One NHS Finance Empowering Women in Leadership Programme

Supporting NHS female finance professionals band 8a and above who would like to progress their careers into more senior roles.

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