New model proposed for clinical leadership
A new model for clinical leadership in primary care and primary care trusts has been proposed in a discussion document published by the NHS
Alliance.
The document says that the professional executive committee (PEC), in
its present form, may not be fit for purpose in the new reconfigured
PCTs. It proposes that a “clinical executive”, which is smaller
(but will maintain multiprofessional involvement), more focused and provides
equivalence to executive management, should be formed.
The NHS Alliance also proposes the formation of “area commissioning
forums” to bridge the gulf between large reformed PCTs and small
individual practices and groups of practices. These forums would provide
local clinical leadership and management support to practice-based commissioners
within their areas, it suggests.
In addition, the discussion paper defines key qualities required in those
wishing to become clinical leaders. These include good communication
skills, being a team player, having an interest in improving patient
care from a systems perspective and an individual patient care level,
being able to think beyond their own professional viewpoint, being able
to prioritise and blend competing interests, being open to new challenges,
having integrity and holding the respect of the local community, being
willing to “walk the patch”, and being willing to support
and develop others.
The paper can be obtained by e-mailing office@nhsalliance.org |
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