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Abstract
Objective Effective clinical leadership is crucial for the delivery of high-quality medical care. However, the extent to which current leadership development effectively enhances leadership competencies for junior doctors remains uncertain.
Methods This study aimed to investigate the utilisation of quality improvement projects (QIPs) to enhance leadership skills among junior doctors in a District General Hospital. Additionally, the feasibility of implementing a leadership programme in a smaller District General Hospital alongside didactic learning, reflection and stakeholder engagement was assessed. The Medical Leadership Competency Framework Self-Evaluation Tool was used to assess current leadership qualities and develop personal action plans.
Results While the majority of junior doctors completed QIPs, only a few engaged in reflective practice. Moreover, limited participation in formal leadership programmes was observed.
Conclusion The study suggests that effective interpersonal development combined with long-term leadership training can be a resource-intensive yet valuable approach to adequately prepare future leaders even within District General Hospitals. The findings highlight the need for a structured leadership curricula utilising longitudinal project-based learning.
- development
- career development
- clinical leadership
- leadership assessment
- medical leadership
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Contributors All authors listed contributed to the planning, data collection and writing of this work.
Funding The authors have not declared a specific grant for this research from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.
Competing interests None declared.
Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.