Applications are now open for the Health Innovation Network Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic (CVDRM) Fellowship, a new regional development programme designed to build leadership capability and support system-level improvement across Yorkshire and Humber.
This flagship Fellowship has been co-designed with stakeholders from across the NEY region, ensuring it reflects local priorities and the needs of places.
The programme is endorsed by the NHS North East and Yorkshire Regional Team and all four Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in the region.
About the CVDRM Fellowship
The CVDRM Fellowship aims to strengthen leadership and improvement capability across cardiovascular, renal and metabolic pathways. It is designed for people working across health, care, and community settings who are interested in driving meaningful change at place and system level.
The programme focuses on:
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Building leadership and improvement skills
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Supporting system-wide collaboration
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Developing projects aligned to local and regional priorities
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Strengthening capability across neighbourhoods, PCNs and wider networks
Full programme details and project inspiration are available in the supporting documents shared by the Health Innovation Network.
Who should apply
The Fellowship is relevant to colleagues working across:
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Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
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Neighbourhood and place-based teams
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Community pharmacy networks
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Clinical and professional networks
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Transformation and improvement teams
Colleagues are encouraged to share this opportunity widely within their organisations and networks.
Application process and key dates
Applications open: 6 January 2026
Applications close: 27 January 2026
Apply here: Yorkshire & Humber CVDRM Fellowship Application Form
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to take part in informal discussions as part of the selection process. These will include representation from ICB teams, with dates and times to be confirmed.
Involvement in the selection process
The programme team is also inviting ICB colleagues to support the application review process and take part in informal discussions with shortlisted applicants.
If you are interested in being involved, please contact the CVDRM Fellowship team directly to express your interest.
Information webinar
An information webinar took place on 14 January 2026, providing an overview of the programme, eligibility criteria and a Q&A session for prospective applicants.
While the webinar booking link is no longer active, the programme remains open for applications until 27 January 2026.
Next steps
If you are interested in developing your leadership skills, contributing to system-level improvement, or leading work across cardiovascular, renal and metabolic pathways, this Fellowship offers a structured and supported opportunity to do so.
Please share this opportunity with colleagues and networks who may be interested.
