Confidence in leadership among the newly qualified

Bayliss-Pratt, Lisa
Bagley, Liz
Alderson, Steven

Lisa Bayliss-Pratt is director of nursing, NHS Education England; Mary Morley is director of therapies, South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust, London; Liz Bagley is education quality and performance manager, West Midlands Deanery, Birmingham; Steven Alderson is national medical directors' clinical fellow, Health Education England.

Nursing Times 109(42):p 15-16, October 23, 2013.

Newly qualified health professionals do not always feel confident about their leadership abilities and may feel unsure of their leadership role

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> How confidence was assessed among a group of newly qualified professionals

> Where respondents lack confidence in their leadership

Abstract

Bayliss-Pratt L et al (2013) Confidence in leadership among the newly qualified. Nursing Times; 109: 42, 15–16.

The Francis report highlighted the importance of strong leadership from health professionals but it is unclear how prepared those who are newly qualified feel to take on a leadership role. We aimed to assess the confidence of newly qualified health professionals working in the West Midlands in the different competencies of the NHS Leadership Framework. Most respondents felt confident in their abilities to demonstrate personal qualities and work with others, but less so at managing or improving services or setting direction.