Today, South-West London Integrated Care System (SWL ICS) and DigitalHealth.London are opening applications for the second cohort of the SWL ICS Digital Pioneer Fellowship programme, supporting changemakers employed by the NHS, local authorities and Voluntary sector organizations in South West London to design and lead health and care transformation projects supported by digital innovation.
From mastering Agile methodologies to building compelling business cases, fellows will gain the skills and knowledge needed to drive real change through immersive learning days, workshops and events covering topics such as structuring evaluations and applying change management principles. The program also serves as a learning community, connecting fellows with like-minded peers, system influencers, and experts who can mentor them.
The ICS Digital Pioneer Fellowship in South West London builds on the Digital Health.London’s Digital Pioneer Fellowship programme, but is aimed specifically at staff employed by the NHS, local authorities and voluntary sector organizations in South West London. West London.
It is estimated that more than 10 million patients and 140,000 NHS and social care staff will be affected by the projects of the 37 fellows who took part in the third cohort of the Digital Pioneer Fellowship programme. 60% of fellows in the third cohort reported a promotion, new job or secondment during support and 80% were able to cite specific examples of positive gains from the network. In the first three cohorts, 22% of projects accelerated their pace of adoption thanks to the grant and 55 digital technologies were adopted in total.
The SWL ICS Digital Pioneer Fellowship was also shortlisted for the Digital Literacy, Education and Upskilling Award at the HSJ Digital Awards 2024recognizing innovative digital projects that transform care delivery, improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
We are delighted to continue our partnership with Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London and DigitalHealth.London to deliver the second South-West London Integrated Care System (SWL ICS) Digital Pioneer Fellowship. The program focuses on enhancing digital leadership skills, transforming healthcare, and establishing a support network in the ICS region. Following the success of the first cohort and nomination for the HSJ Digital Awards 2024, we look forward to seeing how the next cohort of changemakers will continue to innovate and improve health and care outcomes for southern residents -west London.
Matthew Laundy and Martin Ellis
Chief Clinical Information Officer and Chief Digital Information Officer
South West London Integrated Care System
As a clinician, I recognize the significant challenges of implementing new technologies in healthcare. Without appropriate support, guidance and time for staff to develop their professional skills, this can impact patient care and workflow. We are pleased to announce our continued partnership with South-West London Integrated Care System (SWL ICS) to deliver the second cohort of the SWL ICS Digital Pioneer Fellowship, supporting fellows from the NHS, local authority and voluntary sector to drive transformation within their environments. Together we can work to implement change safely and effectively, ensuring the best outcomes for everyone involved.
Sarah Nelson
Program Director at DigitalHealth.London
Applications open on Tuesday May 21, 2024 and close on Sunday July 14, 2024 at midnight.
Information about the program can be found at: https://digitalhealth.london/programmes/digital-pioneer-fellowship
Frequently asked questions can be found at: https://digitalhealth.london/programmes/digital-pioneer-fellowship/faqs
South-West London ICS and DigitalHealth.London will also host a 101 webinar to provide interested parties with the opportunity to engage with members of the program delivery team and some of the fellows who have been previously supported on Wednesday 3 July from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: https://bit.ly/SWLPioneers101
To find out more about fellows from other DigitalHealth.London programs and previous digital transformation projects, please refer to our directory of innovations.
