Fostering Leadership and Innovation in UK Healthcare: Insights from the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme and Application of Clinical Leadership Models. (Preprint)

Abstract

UNSTRUCTURED This research paper explores the role of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP) in promoting leadership and innovation within the UK healthcare system and examines how clinical leadership models can be applied to the CEP. By investigating the programme's objectives, structure, and impact, the paper highlights how the CEP aligns with the global strategy on digital health 2020-2025. The research draws upon academic literature, programme evaluations, and case studies to demonstrate the CEP's effectiveness in retaining talented professionals, changing innovation culture, encouraging collaboration, and addressing healthcare challenges. The paper also discusses the potential hurdles and challenges in achieving leadership within the context of available leadership theories and models.