Sarah has been a qualified nurse for 14 years, spending the first eight in acute settings before moving into community nursing where she was drawn by the continuity of patient relationships and the chance to make a real difference to people in their own homes. Two years ago she stepped into her first team leader role, taking on responsibility for eight nurses spread across a large rural patch. She is values-led and people-first: the kind of leader who notices when someone goes quiet in a huddle, stays late to support her team.

Right now, Sarah is under real pressure. Referrals have risen 18% in a month, a CQC inspection is approaching, and two experienced nurses have quietly raised concerns about fatigue. She wants to lead well  but she is beginning to realise that absorbing pressure on behalf of her team is not sustainable leadership. It is a habit she needs to change.

Throughout this course

You will follow Sarah as she faces real leadership decisions around workload, prioritisation and team wellbeing. Each activity asks you to apply what you have learned to help her and in doing so, to reflect on your own practice.