Leadership and Management Fellow Scheme 2026/27
Assessment requirements and engagement expectations of fellows taking part in the scheme
Please review the requirements and expectations below which are necessary for successful completion of the scheme.
If you have any queries, please contact lmfs@rcpsych.ac.uk.
Nominations now open for 2026/2027
Nomination form - Closing date 11.00, 10 June 2026
Please contact lmfs@rcpsych.ac.uk for queries.
Scheme attendance and engagement expectations
When joining the scheme we want you to take full advantage of the range of learning opportunities. When attending the online days it really helps everyone to have your camera on and to attend all the day. Your questions, contributions and reflections make for a richer learning experience for everyone whether at in person or online days for the scheme.
Whilst we aim to be flexible, we don’t record sessions as your participation live creates the unique opportunities to learn from each other and from the speakers bringing their experiences to the LMFS. Furthermore, we strongly encourage 100% attendance as this enables you to get the most of out what is on offer and it is the LMFS in its entirety which is accredited.
It would also be useful to discuss with your mentor or supervisor what your learning objectives might be prior to joining the scheme. The FMLM standards, RCPsych ST curricula and GMC guidance on leadership and management are all useful resources for this. Bringing these objectives to the introductory day in September is really helpful where we discuss them further.
Your project
Fellows are asked to undertake a leadership project of strategic or operational significance within their local organisation (your project will not be determined or assessed by the Scheme). Engage with your organisational mentor, before the start of the Scheme ensure that you schedule meetings with your mentor/relevant local contacts to facilitate your project planning and delivery.
Fellows will need to submit a 3 minute recorded presentation about their project to lmfs@rcpsych.ac.uk in September.
Direct Observation of Non-Clinical Skills (DONCS)
During the course of the Scheme you will complete a leadership Direct Observation of Non-Clinical Skills (DONCS) with your organisational mentor.
This is a mandatory element of the Scheme assessment.
Your 360
This is a bespoke leadership and management multi-source feedback tool specifically designed for doctors. It helps you understand how others see you and identifies your strengths and areas for development.
Your RCPsych LMFS mentor must be invited to provide feedback, and alongside being a mandatory requirement of the scheme.