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Expressions of interest are now open for the Digital Ambassadors Programme.

After a successful first year, the programme, born in West Yorkshire, is now accepting expressions of interests from the wider Yorkshire and the Humber region and will be expanding for the first time to include the North East North Cumbria region.

Aimed at the healthcare workforce, the programme is designed to strengthen the digital innovation, transformation, and improvement skills of the workforce, covering a wide array of topics and features guest speakers who are experts in their respective fields.

Each session provides a blend of real-world insights and theoretical knowledge on how to drive and facilitate the adoption of digital innovation and transformation within the realm of health and care.

While the programme primarily focuses on the role of digital innovation and the conditions for success, it also champions the vital importance of patient and public involvement, co-design, and the reduction of health inequalities in the process of safeguarding the future of healthcare services.

Programme information:

The commitment will be two hours per week, for each session, with some pre and post module activities.

The programme will run virtually for nine consecutive weeks, from 3 February 2025 to week commencing 7 April 2025.

The programme at a glance:

Week 1: Understanding the NHS and your role in it

Week 2: Introduction to digital technologies and innovation

Week 3: Understanding digital readiness

Week 4: Understanding the governance and legislation that support digital transformation and innovation

Week 5: Inclusive digital transformation and co-design: exploring how technology can be used to create an environment that is accessible and inclusive for everyone

Week 6: Digital innovation and the art of the possible

Week 7: How to successfully measure the impact change and how this can help to develop a case for change or a business case

Week 8: How digital innovation and transformation can help to reduce inequity and inequalities in health

Week 9: Ambassador’s network and course reflections: consolidating and reflecting upon the lessons learnt in the previous modules.

Testimonials

“I felt engaged the whole time which can be hard when doing this online.”

“I really liked the in-depth explanations of each pillar & key topics.”

“Facilitator was extremely engaging and clearly passionate in their role.”

How to apply

Express your interest today by completing our online form.

The deadline for applications is 8 January 2025 and you should hear back from us by 13 January 2025.

If you have any queries about the programme and would like to request a copy of the programme’s prospectus, please contact Ellie Percival or Yara Duaik.