Managerial aptitude not clinical performance is 'key to management success'

Managerial aptitude not clinical performance is 'key to management success'

By Liz Wells 24 March 2025

NHS managers need to be appointed on merit of their managerial aptitude not clinical skills to do the job effectively, says a report by University of Central Lancashire researchers.

frederica-diamanta

Senior Social Worker/AMHP - Enhanced Team East

Grade 10 - Career Grade, 37 hours, Permanent

Wakefield, West YorkshireGrade 10 - Career Grade, 37 hours, Permanent

RECRUITER: Wakefield Council

Head of Service - Children’s Social Care (four roles)

£85,125

Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£85,125

RECRUITER: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director Children’s Social Care

£96,369

Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£96,369

RECRUITER: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Senior Social Worker/AMHP - Enhanced Team East

Grade 10 - Career Grade, 37 hours, Permanent

Wakefield, West YorkshireGrade 10 - Career Grade, 37 hours, Permanent

RECRUITER: Wakefield Council

Head of Service - Children’s Social Care (four roles)

£85,125

Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£85,125

RECRUITER: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director Children’s Social Care

£96,369

Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£96,369

RECRUITER: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council