Conn, Rory, Bali, Amit and Akers, Elizabeth (2016) Multi-professional clinical leadership training in healthcare: A peer-led evaluation of the experience and benefits of the 'Darzi Fellowship'. International Journal of Public Leadership, 12 (4). ISSN 2056-4929

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Purpose: This paper examines the impact of a structured clinical leadership programme on healthcare professionals working within the British National Health Service (NHS). Clinical leadership is now regarded as essential in addressing the complex challenges in the NHS, yet few trainees of any healthcare discipline receive formal training. The study describes a peer-led evaluation of a year-long, multidisciplinary, experiential programme, the ‘Darzi Fellowship’, based in London. Design: An anonymous survey was analysed using a mixed-methods approach. Individual and collective experiences of fellows were evaluated, in particular the perceived impact the fellowship had on: 1) the fellows themselves, 2) their ‘host’ organisation, and 3) the NHS as a whole Findings A 90% return rate was achieved. 94% reported that the experience had been valuable to them, 85% feeling more empowered to effect change in healthcare systems. Crucial mechanisms to achieve this included increased self-awareness, personal reflection and the freedom to gain a greater understanding of organisations. Particular emphasis was placed on the value of developing clinical networks which promote collaboration across boundaries. Fellows emerged as more reflexive, critical and strategic thinkers. Practical implications: This paper demonstrates the positive impact that clinical leadership training can have on participants, and the mechanisms by which future leaders can be created. Value: Our novel, non-commissioned, peer-initiated and peer-led evaluation describes the personal experiences of Fellows in a unique, multidisciplinary clinical leadership programme. We hope this will inform the development of future schemes in the NHS and provide learning for an international healthcare audience.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Darzi Fellowship
Subjects:	Groups & Organisations > Occupational Groups Health and Medical Sciences > National Health Service
Department/People:	Children, Young Adult and Family Services
URI:	https://repository.tavistockandportman.ac.uk/id/eprint/1349

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