Leading Change in Active Surveillance Programme 2027 

Applications close Sunday 03 January 2027, 11:59pm. 

This is a leadership development programme designed for healthcare professionals seeking to drive improvement in Active Surveillance. The programme will equip you with the leadership and communication skills to lead meaningful and sustainable change, alongside practical learning on Active Surveillance.

We particularly encourage applications from professionals based in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

About the programme 

This programme focuses primarily on leadership, communication and resilience, with additional practical content on best practice for implementing Active Surveillance, as well as insights from experts in this area.

You’ll develop your skills as a transformational leader through:

• Leadership and improvement theory
• Opportunities to put theory and new skills into practice 
• Peer support and learning
• Group coaching
• Ongoing support from Prostate Cancer UK through our alumni network

Programme details

Please ensure you can attend all sessions before applying.

• Module 1 (Online): Wednesday 10 March 2027, 9:30 - 12:30
• Module 2 (Online): Thursday 22 April 2027, 9:30 - 12:30
• Modules 3 & 4 (In-person 2-day residential in Manchester): Thursday 01 July & Friday 02 July 2027 

Online sessions will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. 

Accommodation for participants that require it for the Manchester residential will be covered by Prostate Cancer UK, along with an evening meal and lunch/refreshments during the programme. Unfortunately, we are unable to cover travel costs.

Applications close Sunday 03 January 2027, 11:59pm. 

Please note, places on the programme are limited and applications will be reviewed upon receipt. We reserve the right to close recruitment once we have received enough applications that meet the required standard. 

Applications close Sunday 31 January 2027, 11:59pm. 

When completing this application form, please refer to the Clinical Champions 2027-28 Role Description.pdf and our webpage for more details about the programme.

Our leadership programme is open to clinicians and professionals with the expertise and ambition to make improvements to prostate cancer care.

Deadlines and important dates:   

Applications Open Date  Friday 20 November 2026

Applications Closing Date  Sunday 31 January 2027 

Applicants Notified By Friday 19 February 2027

Interview Dates 

Note: You will have an opportunity within the application to select your preferred date and time for interviews if selected  

Module dates:      

Welcome Event (Virtual on Teams) Tuesday 18 May 2027 9.30 – 11.30      

Module 1 (In-person residential) Thursday 24 - Friday 25 June 2027

Module 2 (In-person residential) Thursday 18 - Friday 19 November 2027

Module 3 (In-person residential) Thursday 16 - Friday 17 March 2028

Module 4 (In-person residential) Thursday 14 - Friday 15 September 2028

Module 5 and graduation (In-person residential) Thursday 30 November - 01 December 2028.

Your offer of a place on the Clinical Champions programme is dependent on your availability and commitment to attend ALL sessions. 

Your application will be reviewed by Prostate Cancer UK, other health professionals, and men living with or who have been affected by prostate cancer.  

Please share this opportunity with anyone you feel may benefit from applying for the Clinical Champions Programme. 

Please note while we provide accommodation, we are unable to cover travel costs. For those working in primary care, we may be able to offer backfill payment to cover missed attendance. 

For any questions on the programme or application process, please email the team at improvement@prostatecanceruk.org 

Programme support The Prostate Cancer Improvement Programmes have been supported by grants from Astellas Pharma Ltd, Bayer UK and Roche Products Ltd. None of these organisations have any control over the educational content of this activity or the recruitment process.