2026 Leadership and Management Course

Early registration encouraged

Places are limited. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

Who should attend:

The course is aimed at those progressing into senior roles where there are more managerial and leadership responsibilities. This includes;

• New Consultants (within 1-2 years)
• SAS Grade doctors undertaking Portfolio pathway
• (ST6 and ST7) specialist registrars in geriatric medicine, who are approaching their final registrar year
• ACPs, Senior Nurses and Therapists undertaking leadership roles

Why participate:

• Practice and develop interview skills – anticipate and prepare for potential questions.
• Network with other senior trainees, experienced consultants and BGS office holders.
• Gain vital knowledge on key leadership and management challenges facing health services for older people.
• Get professional guidance & assistance on how to avoid common pitfalls in leading the delivery of services for frail older patients
• Develop contacts to render help and mentorship during your first year as a geriatric consultant

Recommended reading list:

The reading list is non-compulsory but it covers some important recent papers that will shape leadership and management agendas for geriatricians over the coming years alongside more generic issues of which you should be aware. The list is not exhaustive and has been whittled down to give a primer ahead of the course. This will be shared with registered attendees for the meeting.

If you have any questions about the leadership weekend, please contact registrations@bgs.org.uk

Using the seven domains of the NHS Leadership Framework, the course will be structured in small facilitated interactive group sessions, analyzing questions around leadership, policy and management topics that attendees may get asked in consultant interviews. The objective is for each delegate to leave the weekend with a personal development plan for leadership and management for the start of their career as a consultant in geriatric medicine.

Fully funded places:

Members in Category B, C and D are now eligible to apply for a new BGS event grant. This will cover the registration cost for a BGS conference.  Applications can be submitted from the event registration page, and should be requested and approved before completing registration. See more details at www.bgs.org.uk/funded