Leadership and Trainer resources

Trainer Programmes

Train-the-Trainer

Our virtual training programme for Train-the-Trainer examines key concepts, principles and techniques of training and learning to help facilitate the design, delivery and evaluation of effective training in practice. The course is aimed at HCS supervisors and mentors, and it is aligned with NES quality management of practice placement. It applies to all grades and levels of HCS training, and you can access the programme on Turas Learn by selecting the following link: NES HCS Train-the-Trainer.

Trainees-in-Difficulty

This virtual training course for Trainees-In-Difficulty builds upon Train-the-Trainer. It investigates potential root causes and remediation of training difficulties, and the role NES has in monitoring HCS postgraduate scientist practice placement. The course is aimed at supervisors and mentors, and it is aligned with NES quality management of practice placement. It applies to all grades and levels of HCS training, and you can access the programme on Turas Learn by selecting the following link: NES HCS Trainees-in-Difficulty.

Other Leadership development resources:

Leadership and Management Zone on Turas Learn

The purpose of the leadership and management zone learning site is to provide all health and social care staff across Scotland with an easy point of access to a range of development resources about leadership and management. You might currently be in a leadership role wanting to develop your capabilities, or you might be aspiring to develop as a leader, or you might wish to support others' learning. Select the following link to access the site where you will find toolkits, events, topics, programmes and links: Leadership and Management Zone.

MindTools for career development

Looking to boost your confidence and grow your skills at work? The Mindtools Content Hub offers NHS and social care staff access to a wide range of practical, evidence-based resources tailored to real challenges in healthcare.

Topics include:

• effective teamworking and collaboration
• building personal resilience and wellbeing
• clear and compassionate communication
• time management and workload prioritisation
• leadership and change in healthcare settings
• coaching, mentoring, and supporting others

Create your own MindTools account to save useful resources, track your progress, and receive personalised suggestions that support your development – whenever and wherever you need them.

Find out how to set up your account on The Knowledge Network help pages.

Start exploring today and invest in your professional growth – go to MindTools.

The Leadership Success Profile: a new chapter in leadership development

Leading to Change, have developed a new resources with a Leadership Success Profile (LSP) – a thoughtfully designed framework to support and develop leaders across Scotland’s social work, social care, health, third and voluntary sectors. This marks a significant step forward in our commitment to nurturing leadership that is inclusive, adaptable, and digitally responsible.

What is the Leadership Success Profile?

The LSP is a practical and insightful tool created to support leaders at various stages of their journey—from those aspiring to lead teams, to those leading departments or functions and it’s also relevant for those working in specialist roles. It is designed to be flexible and relevant across different contexts and organisational settings, including integrated services and operational roles up to aspiring director level.

Built on three core clusters — enabling outcomes, shaping cultures, and empowering systems—the LSP focuses on behaviours, personality, values, motivation, and transition requirements. It aligns with the six Leadership Capabilities and complements local leadership models, offering a shared language and structure for leadership development across sectors. You can explore our Leadership Success Profile Guide or find out more on the Leading to Change website.