Demonstrating Clinical Leadership in

Challenging TimesSir Stephen MossFormer Chairman

Mid-Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust

The Plan

• Context of Mid Staffordshire

• The Impact

• Top 10 Tips

• Looking after yourself

• Conclusion

Mid Staffordshire

National Context:

• Foundation Trust status

• Financial challenges

• Restructuring of the NHS

• Regulatory system

Mid Staffordshire

Local Context:

• Inconsistencies

• Weak leadership

• Inadequate governance systems

• Focus on targets

• Not listening

• Not learning

• Culture

The Impact• Loss of public confidence

• Public anger

• Staff morale

• Denial

Top 10 Tips

1. Focus on what matters

2. Create the right culture

3. Be true to your values

4. Follow best practice

5. Aim for consistency

Top Ten Tips

6. Embrace teamwork

7. Be clear about accountability

8. Learn from mistakes

9. Support speaking out about concerns

10. Communicate, communicate, communicate!

Look after yourself

• Role model

• Live and breath the values

• Personal development

• Mentor/coach

• Create space

Conclusion