Following the successful inaugural course in 2025, ASPIRE to Lead - Clinical Leaders Course is back for its second year. The 3-day programme is aimed for Consultant Vascular Surgeons considering or in leadership or NHS management roles or senior trainees (ST8/Post CCT) preparing for consultant jobs/interested in future leadership/management roles. This year, ASPIRE to Lead will be held in the beautiful surroundings of St Catherine's College, University of Oxford and will include topics ranging from leadership styles, NHS finance structures and imposter syndrome to building high performance teams and healthcare innovation.

This interactive course is designed to inspire clinical leaders and will give attendees a broad foundation and increase their confidence in leadership roles. Optional evening activities are designed to facilitate collaboration whilst offering a taste of Oxford, and will include optional punting and a guided walking tour (included), followed by course dinners (included) at the end of Days 1 and 2.

Speakers include: Sir Bruce Keogh, Prof Mumtaz Patel, Prof Jacqueline Baxter, Dr Kate Atkin & Prof Stella Vig.

Dates: 14th - 16th September 2026

Venue: St Catherine's College, University of Oxford

Target Audience: Consultant Vascular Surgeons considering or in leadership/management roles or senior trainees (ST8/Post CCT) preparing for consultant jobs and interested in leadership / management roles.

Course Directors: Ms Mei Nortley, Mr Marcus Brooks and Miss Kaji Sritharan on behalf of the VSGBI Education & Training Committe.

To find out more about other ASPIRE courses visit https://vascularsociety.org.uk/vascular-services/aspire/

Organised by: Mei Nortley, Marcus Brooks & Kaji Sritharan of Education and Training Committee, VSGBI