LGT Clinical Academy enters next phase with UEL partnership
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) Clinical Academy has entered into a new strategic partnership with the University of East London (UEL), marking the next phase of its development and building on strong existing foundations.
The agreement secures the long-term delivery of accredited Level 6 and 7 programmes, enabling the Academy to scale its model of bespoke, high quality, peer reviewed education delivered by clinical experts. With a clear approach that is clinically led and academically supported, the partnership strengthens the connection between academic learning and real-world clinical practice.
It creates new opportunities to expand workforce-focused education, increasing access to accredited programmes for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals, alongside clearer pathways into specialist, advanced and leadership roles.
Aligned to priorities set out by the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, the collaboration supports sustainable workforce development, structured career progression and future service resilience across the multidisciplinary team.
Rory Van Niekerk, Lead Nurse for Post Registration Clinical Education at LGT, said: “I’m delighted about this opportunity with our new partners at the University of East London. It opens up real potential for us to innovate and grow, particularly in how we develop digital approaches to clinical education and move things forward at pace. We’re bringing together the strengths of academia and hands-on clinical practice to build programmes that are practical, relevant and grounded in what our workforce actually needs. It’s about developing robust, high quality education that supports our staff and aligns with the ambitions set out in the NHS Long Term Plan.”
Dr Ali Monajati, Director of Careers and Enterprise, and Neighbourhood Health Hub at the University of East London, added: "We are very excited to be working with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust on this partnership, which reflects UEL’s Vision 2028 by placing workforce development and career progression at the heart of what we do. By combining academic expertise with clinical leadership, we are creating accessible, high-quality education that supports clear progression pathways, enabling healthcare professionals to develop, advance and meet the evolving needs of the NHS."