A recent report by the Social Market Foundation (SMF) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) underscores the critical need for improved management within the NHS to enable effective reform. Facing complex systems and excessive red tape, NHS managers are frequently hindered in their roles. According to the report, 62% of NHS managers cite management-related challenges as obstacles to success.

Addressing Systemic Challenges through Regional Development Days

The report highlights effective management practices at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, The Oakwood Surgery, and North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust. Through regional development days, NHS managers can learn from these successful examples, discuss shared challenges, and implement proven strategies in their own settings.

Expanding the CQC’s Role and Establishing Competency Standards

The SMF-CMI report proposes that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) evaluate the quality of NHS management structures and leadership training. Newly appointed managers would complete accredited training aligned with an “excellence framework” to establish minimum competencies across the NHS. Regional development days offer an ideal setting to embed these standards, encouraging managers to adopt best practices and support continuous improvement.

A High-Impact, Low-Cost Solution for Sustainable Change

As CMI’s Anthony Painter notes, management skills are a high-impact, low-cost investment that can bring lasting improvements to the NHS, alongside funding and technology. Regional development days offer a practical, collaborative, and affordable way for NHS managers to gain the skills needed to lead their teams effectively in line with reform objectives.

Conclusion

In summary, the SMF-CMI report shows that effective management and leadership development, particularly through regional development days, is foundational to successful NHS reform. These events provide managers and leaders the tools, peer insights, and practical strategies necessary to drive lasting improvements in healthcare delivery across the UK.

How Miad can help

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