We are delighted that you wish to apply to take part in the Elevate Development Centre, a national initiative sponsored by NHS England, delivered by regional Talent Teams and confidential at every stage. Whatever your background, we invite you to apply for Elevate if you are considering an Executive Director-level role as your next career step. The Elevate experience will enable you to: Discover the true demands of the role. Focus your professional development on areas that will have most impact on your readiness to operate effectively at this level. Become part of your region’s diverse pool of potential Executive Directors who may be considered for future roles.

Any information you provide in this application will be stored and processed in accordance with our Data Privacy Policy which you’re required to read and accept before completing your application. In addition the expectation is you’ve read the ELEVATE BROCHURE on the Elevate FutureNHS Workspace and acknowledge you’re committed to and passionate about the opportunity to develop your career to Executive Director level. You’re ready to apply if you’ve completed the SELF ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE which can also be accessed on the FutureNHS workspace and/or by being sponsored to apply by your Chief Executive. Now, next steps are to: Complete this short application form requiring simple information, also enabling you to check whether you meet eligibility and suitability criteria. Complete a Curriculum Vitae (CV) using template guidance provided on the FutureNHS workspace. We will use all of this information to review your application and will write to confirm your place at a Development Centre or place you on a waiting list. Please proceed to provide us with the following information….

The Elevate process is designed to identify strengths and development areas to assist you in preparing for the Executive Director role. You’re invited to review yourself against the criteria below. These criteria are for guidance purposes and aim to provide you with information on role requirements. Further validation against requirements should be expected at NHS organisation level as part of any local recruitment processes you may be part of. Applications for Elevate assessments can only be considered for individuals who meet the following criteria.

Information provided in this section will be anonymised and held securely by NHS England. This data is stored securely in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016

Elevate is a development focussed experience, but it also helps to build a diverse talent pool of people who are ready to step into Executive Director Roles. This may be used by NHS organisations to identify people who may be invited to apply for senior leadership positions. You can take part in Elevate without being considered for the talent pool if you wish. However, we encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to be considered for inclusion in the National Talent Pool Pipeline by providing permission for your personal data to be used for this purpose.