Public Board of Directors papers 30 June 2022

Agenda item 25/22b

Meeting of the Board of Directors Thursday 30 th June 2022 Clinical Leadership report

1 Background There have been a several changes at executive and senior management level over the last 2 years bringing different approaches to the divisional structures and associated leadership. Engagement exercises over the last 2 years have highlighted the need to strengthen clinical leadership. This paper outlines the current clinical leadership structure and roles at The Christie. 2 Senior Medical Leadership Over the last 2 years, the medical director team at The Christie has expanded to eight appointed roles, and consists of the Executive Medical Director, the Directors of R&I and Education, two Divisional Medical Directors, and three Associate Medical Directors. Medical representation at Board of Directors is provided by the Executive Medical Director, the Director of R&I and the Director of Education. The Associate Medical Director for Quality and Patient Safety is affiliated to but does not hold direct accountability for the Quality and Standards Division. The Associate Medical Director for Digital is a medical CCIO role working alongside a CCIO for nursing/AHP. The Associate Medical Director for Clinical Outcomes leads the Clinical Outcomes Unit supported by Digital. Responsible Officer duties are delegated by The Executive Medical Director and are discharged by Dr Daniel Saunders. Figure 1: Senior medical leadership structure

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