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Take Your NHS Career to the Next Level
Higher Development Award (HDA) Level 3 is designed for NHS staff who want to develop advanced leadership and management skills. It will help you build confidence, motivation, and self‑belief, leading to better patient care and service outcomes.
Key Benefits
- Boost your confidence and job satisfaction
- Gain a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
- Open up new career opportunities within the NHS
- Learn flexibly while continuing to work
What You’ll Learn
- Personal and professional development
- Developing and maintaining professional networks
- Managing team performance
- Principles of leadership, management and people management
- Implementing change and managing projects
- Chairing and leading meetings
- Reviewing and improving the quality of customer service
What You’ll Achieve
- 55 credits for the Level 3 Diploma in Management
- The opportunity to progress onto higher‑level qualifications
- A completed service improvement project that delivers impact in your workplace
Course Details
- Start Date: 2 September 2025
- Location: City of Westminster College, Paddington Green Campus (near Edgware Road Tube)
- Class Size: 10–20 learners
- Attendance: 8 in-college days and 4 online
- Learning Format: Mix of face‑to‑face and online learning, mostly during work hours
- Support: Online workbook to guide learning at your own pace
- Qualification: Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Management
- Portfolio Submission Deadline: 24 March 2026
Study Dates
Enrolment and Initial Assessment Date: 26 August 2025
In‑College Days (9:00am–5:00pm):
2 Sept, 9 Sept, 16 Sept, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 13 Jan, 24 Mar
Online Days (9:00am–5:00pm):
18 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Jan, 10 Feb
Final Presentation & Celebration: 24 March 2026
How to Apply
Before applying, please speak to your line manager for approval.
Complete our Expression of Interest form and one of the team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
Return your completed form to HDA@ucg.ac.uk by 15 August 2025.
You and your manager will be advised of your appropriate level of study and your eligibility for funding prior to finalising your application.
