Self-assessment tools are a valuable way to reflect on your strengths, preferences, and areas for growth. They can help you better understand your leadership style, personality, and career aspirations—giving you a clearer picture of where you are now and where you’d like to go next.
The resources below include NHS-specific frameworks, free personality and leadership tests, and inspirational TED Talks on leadership discovery. Whether you’re just beginning your career or exploring your next step, these tools can support your self-reflection and help guide your professional development.
Reflect on your leadership strengths and growth areas using the NHS Leadership Academy self assessment tool for personal development.
Discover your personality type, strengths, and career insights through this popular free personality test.
Take this free assessment to identify your leadership style, strengths, and areas to develop further.
What makes a great leader? Be inspired by thought leaders sharing ideas and stories on finding and growing authentic leadership.
Great leadership is a network, not a hierarchy.
What it takes to be a great leader.
How fearless women lead.
How to get serious about diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Explore the RCN’s career framework outlining pathways, skills, and development opportunities across nursing roles and specialisms.
Discover pathways into research careers for nurses through the NIHR’s Research Career Framework for Nursing.
A career framework for HCPC and NMC registered professionals, including healthcare support workers in Wales.
Understand career progression and development opportunities for nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals in Scotland.
Learn about the NHS Educator Workforce Strategy and how it supports the development of clinical educators across health services.
