All Leadership articles – Page 126
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NewsRegulators undecided on how to assess trusts' efficiency
Joint consultation does not commit to combing CQC ratings of quality and efficiency, despite previous expectations Use of resources assessment metrics included in the document are for “illustrative purposes” Liquidity, agency spending, cancelled operations and staff turnover “likely” to be included in trust assessment NHS regulators have yet ...
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CommentA beacon for collaborative and compassionate leadership within the NHS
Why the ambitious vision of developing tomorrow’s leaders is quite a challenge at a time when the NHS is undergoing so much change
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HSJ LocalDeputy steps up to trust chief executive role
Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust has appointed Sam Allen as its new chief executive.
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HSJ LocalCCG manager convicted of £153,600 fraud
A senior clinical commissioning group manager and a leading GP on its board defrauded the NHS of £153,600 set aside to treat patients over winter into the bank account of a company they controlled.
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CommentWe must be aware of and fight unconscious bias in healthcare
It comes in many forms and can even affect patient safety, write Narinder Kapur and Peter Jones
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HSJ PartnersHow's your followership? It's key to delivering in tough times
Leaders need to achieve a fine balance between setting challenging goals and ensuring their staff are on board
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Number 10 calling
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. By Lawrence Dunhill
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CommentWhat planet are we on?
Meet Planet Context and Planet Intervention – both are at work in the NHS but must be rebalanced if we are to get to grips with performance
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Expert BriefingLintern's Risk Register: Nice one Jim, now let's see results
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under-the-radar stories. From patient safety correspondent Shaun Lintern
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HSJ LocalSpecial measures trust appoints new chief from Australia
A trust in special measures has appointed a new permanent chief executive from Australia.
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NewsNHS Improvement tells trusts not to hide financial risks
Concerns were revealed in a question and answer document issued by NHS Improvement yesterday Trust leaders said regional officials had pressured them “to not reveal” its deteriorating position NHSI has urged leaders to report problems to its senior leadership team Trust leaders have expressed concern over being pressured ...
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NewsSpecial measures trust chief to retire
The chief executive of London Ambulance Service Trust is to retire at the end of the year.
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NewsMackey warns of action against 'unacceptable' interim manager pay
Jim Mackey tells trust leaders he is prepared to take more action against unacceptably high pay rates for interim managers Letter sets out new guidance for appointing interim managers Trusts urged to help “build the NHS’s future leaders” NHS Improvement chief executive Jim Mackey has told trust leaders ...
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NewsCCG names STP lead as new chief
Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group has appointed the STP lead for south west London as its new chief executive.
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NewsExclusive: Trusts will not be 'intimidated or bullied', says Mackey
Jim Mackey says he wants to give “the keys back to providers” to run their organisations NHS Improvement will hold people to account “professionally” with no bullying or aggression On clinical leadership, Mr Mackey said he “couldn’t care less” what people’s background was if they have the right skills ...
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NewsRichards: CQC cannot force removal of unfit trust directors
Sir Mike Richards says it is not the responsibility of the CQC to force the removal of a director or judge their fitness for the role Chief inspector of hospitals says CQC has faced “unfair criticism” for its approach to the fit and proper persons test DH says CQC ...
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HSJ LocalFormer directors will not be pursued over unauthorised payments
Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals Trust made three sets of additional payments to non-executives that were not approved by health secretary Two NEDs refused to repay the money and will not be pursued by the trust NHS Improvement accepts concerns over “continuity of oversight” Two former non-executive ...
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CommentWhat's holding clinicians back from leadership roles?
The Nuffield Trust’s new survey shows that much is still to be done to encourage clinicians to pursue strategic positions
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Council chief takes over CCG as vanguard area moves to ACO
Northumberland County Council chief executive to become accountable officer of Northumberland CCG HSJ understands Stephen Mason takes over at the CCG from chief clinical officer Alistair Blair from 1 December Mr Blair is expected to take up the role of independent chair of the accountable care organisation’s board ...
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NewsHunt: Introducing NHS general management may have been a 'mistake'
Jeremy Hunt launches bid to increase NHS managers with clinical backgrounds Mr Hunt rejects idea that non-clinical managers were needed to take control of hospitals Government will look to reverse changes to medical training made after introduction of the European working time directive Introducing a general “manager class” ...