All Leadership articles – Page 129
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CommentA diverse workforce is essential to tackle the challenges of NHS finance
A diverse leadership which bears a strong resemblance to its community is better able to deliver patient-focused care
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NewsBoss leaves scandal-hit ambulance foundation trust
The chief executive of South East Coast Ambulance Service Foundation Trust - the subject of major concerns over delaying responses to some calls - has left the trust after 10 weeks’ absence.
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NewsNew chief executive for South East hospital trust
The chief executive of a successful community trust has been appointed to run the Royal Surrey County Hospital Foundation Trust.
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NewsFormer hospital chief executive charged with fraud
Paula Vasco-Knight faces three counts of fraud by abuse of position No plea has yet been entered Former chief executive’s trust believes charges relate to her former role as NHS England equalities lead A hospital chief executive and former national equalities lead who left her job after a ...
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CommentStrong leadership is the catalyst for desired organisational change
Leaders need strong back-up if change is not to prove a mission impossible
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CommentWhat could a regional mayor do for the health of local populations?
Rob Newton asks what impact locally elected mayors are likely to have on public health
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HSJ LocalEnfield CCG appoints new chief officer
Enfield Clinical Commissioning Group has appointed a interim chief officer following the departure of Paul Jenkins.
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NewsSpike in demand for 'off-payroll' interim trust executives
Requests for off-payroll trust executives increased from eight to 36 in a year The government has told the NHS to clamp down on off-payroll arrangements “Really good people aren’t staying in the service” warns expert There has been a sharp rise in requests from trusts to hire interim ...
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NewsCQC to review whether fit and proper person rule 'needs to change'
CQC to look at “learning points” from implementation of fit and proper person rule Review will examine whether CQC’s approach or the regulation itself “needs to change” Peter Wyman says CQC would be happy to run register of fit and proper managers if asked to The Care Quality ...
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CommentSTPs can deliver with good leadership
If STPs are given support and expertise, they might deliver better quality care at lower cost
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NewsCQC looking into Vasco-Knight appointment
CQC looking into the appointment of Paula Vasco-Knight from “fit and proper perspective” Ms Vasco-Knight suspended as acting chief executive of St George’s in relation to serious financial allegations CQC’s fit and proper person panel also looking at Southern Health directors The Care Quality Commission is looking at ...
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NewsExclusive: Stevens floats 'combined authorities' for the NHS
NHS England chief backs “pooling of sovereignty” to implement STPs “Combined authority” would bring together commissioners and providers National leaders will “call decisions” on service change and overcome “veto power” The health service could create a form of “combined authorities” bringing together multiple commissioners and providers in order ...
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News'Safe harbour' promise for NHS leaders planning controversial changes
Simon Stevens promises “safe harbour” for NHS leaders making controversial changes as part of STPs He says “support and shelter” needed to prevent “lots of leadership churn” as plans are implemented Cites Lancashire’s A&E downgrade as “a responsible set of actions under difficult circumstances” NHS leaders planning to ...
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HSJ LocalFT boss to become council chief executive
LEADERSHIP: The chief executive of Humber Foundation Trust is leaving after accepting a chief executive job in local government.
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HSJ LocalBrighton trust chair steps down
GOVERNANCE: The chair of Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust has stepped down with immediate effect.
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HSJ LocalTroubled trust to appoint new chief executive and chair
HSJ understands CEO and chair from neighbouring Ipswich Hospital are to replace incumbents at Colchester The duo will retain their Ipswich roles, it is understood Move follows regulators announcing trusts were to form a new “long term partnership” If confirmed, Ipswich CEO would become fifth chief at Colchester in ...
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CommentThe public needs to know where the buck stops
One year as an MP and I’m still none the wiser about lines of accountability in the NHS
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CommentIs Brexit or Bremain best for the NHS?
The big decision will have far greater ramifications for healthcare than merely the funding available
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HSJ KnowledgeLeadership Q&A: On the road to outstanding
Gavin Boyle explains how the chief operating officer of Derbyshire Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust will help reshape the county’s health and social care system
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HSJ LocalMidlands trust's handling of whistleblower 'significantly flawed'
WORKFORCE: A hospital trust’s handling of a whistleblower who raised concerns over the way mortality rates were recorded was “significantly flawed”, an independent review has found.