Developing NHS leadership: the role of the trust medical director 

Based on seminars and interviews with current medical directors, this paper argues for clearer expectations of the medical director role, increased support and more structured development opportunities.

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We look forward to hearing from members and others with their views on the following:

• What can be done nationally to improve career progression, exit and re-entry for medical and clinical directors?
• What other policy changes would help overcome the barriers to getting more doctors taking up leadership and management postions?
• How could more opportunities be created for clinicians to experience management and leadership roles?
• How do we raise the esteem of management among clinicians?
• What is required to help the role of PCT medical director develop?
• What is required to help develop the role of PCT medical director?