What is the LF?

The NHS Leadership Framework provides a consistent approach to leadership development for staff in health and care irrespective of discipline, role or function, and represents the foundation of leadership behaviour throughout the NHS. It is designed to enable staff to understand their progression as leaders and to support the NHS to foster and develop talent.

The NHS Leadership Framework is made up of seven domains which describe leadership knowledge, skills and behaviour. Staff will exhibit a range of leadership behaviours across these seven domains dependent on the context in which they operate, described in four stages.

For further information on the structure and development of the Leadership Framework please visit the NLC website.