HSCP Mid-career Leadership and Retention Workshop - 19th May 2026

EXPRESSIONS OF INEREST ARE NOW CLOSED.

This training is funded by the HSE NHSCP Office, and priority is for those employed in publicly funded health care settings. 

The Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute are pleased to lead out on this Interdisciplinary HSE NHSCPO-funded CPD Opportunity for HSCP’s who are in the middle stages of their career (7-12 years post-qualification, in a senior post).

DATE: Tuesday, 19^th May ‘26 (Half-day workshop – starting at 9.30/10am).

VENUE: This is an in-person event, which will be held at Fumbally Stables, The Liberties, Dublin (close to Heuston Station)

ELIGIBILITY:

• This CPD event is for HSCP’s who are mid-career, e.g. 7-12 years post-qualified, and in a senior post.
• Participants must be HSE or Section 38/39 employees.
• This CPD event is open to both Professional Body Members and Non-Members.

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

This interactive half-day workshop is designed for mid-career HSCPs (7–12 years post-qualification and in a senior post) and focuses on building:

• Confidence in multidisciplinary environments
• Leadership identity without formal authority
• Practical skills for progression and influence
• Sustainable ways of working under pressure

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Through a combination of facilitated discussion, individual reflection, paired/group exercises and exploring practical frameworks and tools, by the end of the course participants should be able to: 

• Articulate their value and contribution within Interdisciplinary settings
• Apply practical influencing strategies 
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours
• Approach challenging or upward conversations with greater confidence
• Identify clear, realistic next steps for career progression
• Use simple tools to manage pressure and protect capacity

Participants will leave with:

• A clearer sense of their professional value and direction
• Practical tools for:
• Influencing
• Conversations
• Career planning
• Increased confidence to take next steps
• A feeling of being re-energised rather than overwhelmed

CORE THEMES

The workshop will integrate the following themes in a cohesive flow:

Confidence & Influence

• Speaking up in interdisciplinary environments
• Being heard without needing to be the loudest voice
• Positioning expertise with credibility

 Leadership Without Title

• Everyday leadership behaviours
• Owning impact and responsibility
• Moving from “doer” → “shaper”

 Difficult Conversations

• Preparing for upward conversations
• Navigating hierarchy and sensitivity
• Clear, constructive communication

 Career Progression

• Understanding progression pathways (specialist / advanced / leadership)
• Identifying readiness gaps
• Taking realistic next steps

Resilience & Sustainability

• Managing workload pressure
• Boundaries and energy management
• Avoiding burnout while progressing