HSCP Mid-career Leadership and Retention Workshop

HSCP Mid-career Leadership and Retention Workshop

Presented by:
HSCP and The Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (INDI)
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Event Details
May 19 - 2026
9:30/10:00am Start - Half Day Workshop
Fumbally Stables, The Liberties, Dublin
€20
Workshop, In-Person
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HSCP Mid-career Leadership and Retention Workshop

The Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (INDI) 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, 19th 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)

COST: €20 registration fee – payable to your professional body.

To Register: Complete EOI form HERE.  Closing date for EOI submissions Monday 20th of April 2026 at 5pm

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.

COURSE FACILITATOR: Fiona Buckley

Fiona Buckley has 25 years facilitation experience and is a well-known work behaviourist, master career coach and international key note speaker. She is also an Irish times best-selling author with her new debut book “The Courage to be you- in the workplace”. Fiona is known for her energy, relatability and practicality.

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