RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Diversity in NHS clinical leadership: Is better talent management the route to gender balance? JF BMJ Leader JO BMJ Leader FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 45 OP 47 DO 10.1136/leader-2019-000168 VO 4 IS 2 A1 Molly Gilmartin A1 Niamh Woods A1 Shruti Patel A1 Zoe Brummell YR 2020 UL http://bmjleader.bmj.com/content/4/2/45.abstract AB Methodology Through interviews with seven senior female clinical leaders, insights were gained regarding the importance of and need for gender diversity in leadership. These interviews looked at the skills, access and opportunities required to ensure that gender diversity exists and is successful in senior clinical leadership positions.Conclusion Gender diversity in leadership can be enhanced through the combination of several measures; Increased mentorship, talent management, training and network opportunities, improvements to advertising, interview panel diversity and succession planning.