Empowering Engineers
Innovative Midlands Cancer Workforce Support and Development Program
The program has been developed for engineers within the East and West Midlands Cancer Alliances Workforce.
This program was a good reminder that being a great engineer is not just about fixing equipment. It’s also about looking after yourself and working well with others
Program Participant, July 2025
Overview
The program has been developed for engineers within the East and West Midlands Cancer Alliances Workforce.
Purpose
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Enhance the representation and voice of engineers within their organisations.
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Develop core skills and early leadership practices.
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Foster a sense of value, connection, and empowerment among the community of engineers.
Outcome
Participants will develop a fresh mindset, take control of the narratives around their roles, and strengthen relationships with colleagues and line managers, fostering a supportive peer network.
They will expand early leadership practices, share core healthcare values, and build sustainable support networks within their peer group, all with minimal demand on their time.
Through this program, I've gained new skills and confidence that have contributed to my sense of wellbeing. Knowing I have the resources and capabilities to tackle challenges has been very empowering
Program Participant, July 2025
Participants’ self-assessed abilities and practices, across 10 main dimensions, 100% of participants improved or significantly improved, including:
awareness
Awareness of myself and my responses: 83% improved or significantly improved
relationships
my ability to develop positive relationships: 7 in 10 participants improved or significantly improved their ability to develop positive relationships
difficult conversations
83% improved or significantly improved: 'my ability to communicate effectively in a difficult conversation'
communication
83% improved or significantly improved communications skills at work: 'my ability to communicate effectively'
listening
92% improved or significantly improved: 'my ability to listen deeply and attentively to other people at work’
from cohorts ending in July 2025
