By putting diverse leadership at the heart of their ICS workforce strategy, West Yorkshire and Harrogate Partnership aims to ensure that the poor experiences in the workplace that are particularly high for Black, Asian and minority ethnic staff will become a thing of the past. Inclusive cultures depend on inclusive leaders. Powerful leadership can be […]
Taking a lead and facilitating change is a large part of their work for some doctors and less so for others but it is arguably an aspect of professional life for every doctor. This document aims to support consideration of leadership roles at appraisal. The Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM) has published guidance: […]
A successful health and social care worker flu vaccination programme is driven from the top. Boards and other governing bodies need to commit to and be seen to be committed to vaccinating the organisation’s frontline workers. Senior management should consider: Commitment to achieving 100% ambition and for opt-outs to be recorded Ordering and providing the […]
Background Some of the most extensive changes in the NHS will occur in primary care. Primary care teams will need to evolve the way they work, to build cross-organisational partnerships, and play a full role in integrated service redesign. This will need primary care professionals who are inspired, equipped and supported as leaders. Most leaders […]
The principles of shared decision-making ensure that agreement is reached in an inclusive and collaborative way. When applied between professionals the process of shared decision-making offers a non-hierarchical approach to collective leadership. This can drive forwards quality and service improvements, supporting innovation and delivering better outcomes for individuals, populations and staff. Whether involving decisions that […]
In this podcast, Dr Amanda Doyle, GP and leader of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS), joined by Professor Des Breen, medical director for South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw ICS and Andrea Mann, one of a small group of nurses appointed as a Primary Care Network Clinical Director, discuss how their systems are approaching the task of how to support clinicians into clinical leadership roles?
Central to the Chief Nursing Officer for England’s (CNO) vision is ensuring the nursing and midwifery collective voice is valued and listened to in all decision-making conversations. The critical role the professions have played during the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of this now, more than ever: strong, visible nursing leadership, with oversight of the […]
NHS England has funded a £2million programme to help 23 areas kick-start or boost leadership development activities to support and inspire workforce in health systems across England from GPs, consultants and therapists to nurses, social workers and managers. The programme builds on learning from five successful leadership models: Frimley Health and Care 2020 Programme, Surrey […]
Leading change The Clinical Governance Manager at Somerset Care Ltd led a programme of work to improve clinical governance and nursing leadership at the organisation. This initiative has positively influenced practice which is improving outcomes, experiences and use of resources. Where to look Somerset Care Ltd is a care provider and not-for-profit care company in […]
Leading change The Deputy Chief Nurse at Southampton City Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) developed and implemented a Registered Care Home Manager leadership programme for managers in the local area. The programme has led to transformational improvements for the homes, their staff, residents and carers. Where to look The State of Care Report (Care Quality Commission, […]