Medlock RM. Board affiliate pilot: leadership and innovation-creating new opportunities to deliver better patient care.
BMJ LEADER 2022;
6:256-258. [PMID:
36794615 DOI:
10.1136/leader-2021-000547]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Leadership and management have become a key facet of medical training. However, there remains enormous variation in the quality and effectiveness of medical leadership training. This article describes an innovative pilot programme that aimed to prove a new method of developing clinical leaders.
METHODS
We undertook a 12-month pilot integrating a doctor in training onto our trust board in a role called the 'board affiliate'. We collected qualitative and quantitative data throughout our pilot programme.
RESULTS
Qualitative data demonstrated a clear positive impact of this role on senior management and clinical staff. Our staff survey results increased from 47.4% to 50.3%. The pilot programme has had such an impact on our organisation that we have expanded the single pilot role into two positions.
CONCLUSION
This pilot programme has demonstrated a new and effective method of developing clinical leaders.
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