All Leadership articles – Page 9
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CommentForming a ‘group’ should not be the ‘default option’ for trusts
With clarity of purpose, forming a “group” with other trusts can benefit providers – but it should not be a default option just because it can be labelled as reform, says Paul Roberts.
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News‘No pay rise’ for senior managers who don’t balance budgets
Senior NHS managers who “persistently fail to provide decent care or fail to manage their finances” will not receive annual pay uplifts, the Department of Health and Social Care has said in its evidence to pay review bodies.
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NewsMinisters demand ‘open book approach’ from new NHSE chair
The government is looking for an NHS England chair who has “deep experience” of working in the UK’s “health and care system” and is committed to ensuring government ministers can get the information they need from the organisation.
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HSJ LocalICB names third chair in eight months
An integrated care board has appointed its third temporary chair since April, blaming the general election for the high turnover.
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NewsNew leaders bring ‘energy, focus and grit’ to troubled trusts, says NHSE
Changing chairs, CEOs and finance chiefs has helped turn around several poorly performing trusts and systems, NHS England has said, but it plans to do more to “strengthen” leadership at troubled organisations.
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NewsPlan for first ambulance group revealed
Two ambulance trusts are planning to form a group next year.
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CommentThe NHS has to rewire its decision making
Empowering NHS staff voices through insight pathways can tackle inefficiencies, boost morale, and drive productivity, offering a sustainable solution to the health service’s pressing challenges of reform, resource allocation, and workforce engagement, writes Annie Williamson
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NewsRegulation ‘chilling effect’ could ‘increase fear’ for NHS managers
Regulating managers could have a “chilling effect” dissuading people from taking up challenging roles, and cause risk aversion to difficult decisions, the government has acknowledged.
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HSJ LocalCEO’s bullying claims are ‘outright lies’, says chair
An acute trust chair has claimed its former chief executive – who is accusing him of bullying and harassment – put on “an act” of being distressed by his actions.
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NewsTariff ‘insufficient’ for ‘premium’ cost of tackling long waiters, warns CEO
There is “insufficient” funding for extra work needed to tackle long waits, a chief executive at one of the worst-performing trusts against a key elective target has said.
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HSJ LocalTrust paid ex-CEO £180k after departure
The former CEO of a major hospital trust was paid around £180,000 for working on an “external programme” for five months after he stepped down, it has emerged.
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CommentICBs must retain a role in provider oversight
Integrated care systems embrace devolution and collaboration to deliver government reforms, prioritising prevention-focused neighbourhood care and sustainable health outcomes through an updated NHS operating framework, writes Kathy McLean
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NewsTrusts take ‘uncomfortable’ step to share capital budget
Two large trusts are planning to share their capital allocations as part of their “group” arrangement, in a move its CEO said may feel “a little bit uncomfortable”.
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NewsFormer nurse appointed as interim CEO
A trust whose chief executive is retiring after 40 years in the NHS has appointed an interim successor.
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NewsDHSC leader appointed head of civil service
The current leader of the Department of Health and Social Care has been appointed as the prime minister’s most senior official and head of the service.
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LeaderThe return of austerity to the NHS means making tough choices
The implications of last month’s budget are now being fully understood throughout the NHS – and the conclusion of leaders at all levels is that austerity will return to the service for 2025-26.
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NewsICB chief to retire to make way for ‘new era’
The chief executive of one of England’s largest health systems has announced his retirement.
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NewsLetby trust director regrets not telling police sooner
A medical director at the trust where Lucy Letby worked has admitted “we got things wrong” and regrets not informing the police sooner, an inquiry has been told.
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CommentThe NHS is drowning in recommendations
Overloaded with duplicative recommendations, the healthcare system must prioritise impactful actions, improve collaboration, and ensure meaningful implementation to enhance patient safety and restore public trust, writes Rosie Benneyworth.
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NewsChair’s ‘insidious’ bullying ‘drove out trust CEO’
An acute trust’s former chief executive was driven out by “manipulative and insidious” bullying by its current chair, she has told a tribunal.