17th NHS Workforce Conference Future-Proofing NHS Care

Workforce & Care Integration

08:30 am
02 Oct, 2025
etc.venues, Prospero House, 241 Borough High St, London SE1 1GA

17th NHS Workforce Conference Future-Proofing NHS Care

Workforce & Care Integration

08:30 am
02 Oct, 2025
etc.venues, Prospero House, 241 Borough High St, London SE1 1GA

Current Landscape and Challenges

The NHS is facing unprecedented workforce pressures, driven by growing patient demand, an ageing population, and staff shortages. These challenges are compounded by evolving healthcare needs, increasing specialization, and the need for greater diversity in roles. 

Importance and Timeliness of the Event

This event comes at a critical juncture. With the NHS aiming for long-term sustainability, the conference addresses the need for immediate and innovative workforce strategies. It is a timely opportunity to address recruitment, retention, training, and reform on a national scale.

Key Content Streams

  • Training & Education: How can the NHS enhance its educational pathways to meet future demands?
  • Retention & Well-being: Strategies to improve working conditions, work-life balance, and staff satisfaction.
  • Innovative Roles & Technology: Exploring new roles in healthcare and the integration of advanced technologies.
  • Sustainability & Leadership: How leadership and workforce sustainability can drive future NHS success.

Why Attend?

Healthcare leaders, policymakers, educators, and frontline staff will gain insights into the NHS's strategic direction for workforce development. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for workforce planning, retention, and innovation, aligning with the broader goals of long-term healthcare improvement.

Who will Attend

  • Chairs
  • Chief Executives
  • Chief Nurses/Directors of Nursing
  • Clinical Commissioning Group Members
  • Clinical Directors/Leaders
  • Commercial Directors/Managers
  • Contracts Directors/Managers
  • Director/Heads of Workforce and HR
  • Director/Heads of Operations
  • Directors /Heads of Finance
  • Directors/Heads of Commissioning/Procurement
  • Directors/Heads of Efficiency and Productivity
  • Directors/Heads of Organisational Development
  • Directors/Heads of Patient Engagement
  • Directors/Heads of Policy
  • Directors/Heads of Service Transformation
  • Directors/Heads of Staff Engagement/Training/HR
  • Directors/Heads of Strategy and Transformation
  • Estates and Facilities Directors/Managers
  • Finance Directors
  • Head of Commissioning Support Units
  • Improvement Programme Managers/Directors
  • NHS Trust Directors and Senior Managers
  • Operations/Performance Directors
  • Pharmacy Directors and Heads of Medicines Management
  • Service Improvement Directors

Sponsors & Partners

The programme

08:30

Registration & Networking

Registration & Networking

09:30

Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)

Brandie Deignan
Chief Executive Officer
Pier Health Group

Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)

09:40

Keynote Presentation

Keynote Presentation

10:00

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion

10:30

Main Sponsor

Main Sponsor

10:50

Morning Break & Networking

Morning Break & Networking

11:50

Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)

Brandie Deignan
Chief Executive Officer
Pier Health Group

Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)

11:55

Case Study - Plus Us

Case Study - Plus Us

12:15

Case Study - RotaMaster

Case Study - RotaMaster

12:35

Fireside Interview - The impact of healthcare reform on workforce (Confirmed)

Rt Hon Andrew Stephenson CBE
Former Minister of State, Department of Health and Social Care

Drawing on his experience as a former DHSC minister Andrew will talk candidly about his time in office and provide insight into the challenges and opportunities the current governments will face whilst perusing their healthcare reforms.

12:55

Case Study - NHS Workforce Alliance

Will Laing
Operations Director
NHS Workforce Alliance

Case Study - NHS Workforce Alliance

13:15

Lunch & Networking

Lunch & Networking

14:00

Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)

Brandie Deignan
Chief Executive Officer
Pier Health Group

Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)

14:05

Case Study

Case Study

14:25

Workshop - How can you build trust in your system?

Jason Greasley
Leadership Consultant & Head of Coaching and Leadership Transformation
Buckinghamshire Health & Social Care Academy

Trust is crucial for effective teamwork and collaboration. Without it, sharing knowledge and learning from each other becomes challenging.

Trust is the foundation for any relationship both at home and work, absence of trust across teams and in systems is the most severe dysfunction a team can have. Doing more with less means we MUST work better across systems and build the foundations for the future. If we do not trust each other, will we share knowledge, will we learn from each other?

Building trust through communications involves creating systems and protocols that allow different organisations, technologies, and teams to work together seamlessly. Here are some key aspects to consider:

Consistent Information Sharing: Regular and structured communication helps maintain relationships and operational capabilities between all stakeholders.

Interagency Collaboration: Successful projects require collaboration between different agencies, considering their unique needs, capabilities, and operational practices.

How can you build trust in your system?

14:45

Case Study

Case Study

15:05

Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion

15:35

Hot Buffet Food & Drinks

Hot Buffet Food & Drinks

17:00

End of Day

End of Day

Convenzisvents

Your Pass Includes....

  • Access to a leading conference speaker programme
  • Interactive Q&A sessions
  • Fireside interviews
  • Cross-sector best practice
  • Meet the supplier opportunities
  • Hot breakfast & Lunch included
  • Access to post event drinks reception and Street food

Tickets For NHS Senior Managers

We have an invite only option for NHS Senior Managers for our conference, to see if you qualify for a complimentary place please click the button below.

Register your place

Book tickets

Ticket
Price
Quantity
Charity, Not for Profit and University (In-Person)
£203.99 excl VAT
Limited places
0
Private Sector (In-Person)
£500.00 excl VAT
Limited places
0
Free NHS Ticket
£0.00 No VAT
Limited places
0

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