WINNER

National Digital Skills Development Network

Induction Programme for Clinicians New to Digital

The “Induction programme for Clinicians New to Digital/Informatics” equips healthcare professionals with essential digital skills through seven interactive modules co-designed by North West NHS clinical digital leaders in partnership with academia and NHS England. Initially launched regionally by the North West Digital Skills Development Network, the programme now runs nationally with 80-160 attendees per webinar. Free and accessible to all clinicians via the Skills Development Network website www.skilllsdevelopmentnetwork.com, sessions combine expert-led presentations, breakout rooms, polls, open forums and real-world application to build confidence and foster a digital learning culture across the NHS.

Read a detailed case study about this project at HSJ Solutions

Highly commended

Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance: Revolutionising Communication Skills Training

Finalists

Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust & Mid and South Essex FT: The Nova Academy – Digital Transformation Education Programme

University Hospitals of Leicester Trust & University Hospitals Northamptonshire Group: FirstLight – an apprenticeship approach lighting the way for digital futures

Health Innovation Network Yorkshire and Humber: The NHS App and Virgin O2: Breaking Down the Digital Divide

North Central London ICB, Middlesex University, NCL Councils and Care Home Staff: Adult Social Care Nurses Upskilling – Utilising Simulation Training

The Rotherham FT: The Rotherham Foundation Trust in Collaboration with Multiverse: Data Essentials and the Data Academy

Sheffield Health Partnership University FT: From Exclusion to Empowerment: Transforming health equity through compassionate digital literacy skills training for marginalised staff

NHS Property Services: NHSPS Data Literacy Programme

Topics

HSJ Digital Awards 2026: Winners revealed

Digital Awards 2026_Left Aligned

The HSJ Digital Awards 2026 took place last night at the ICC Birmingham, celebrating outstanding contributions to digital healthcare transformation across the NHS and wider sector.