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It can be tough at the top for many clinical directors but does being in the role as a nurse offer an alternative perspective? Do the challenges differ or are there additional benefits to coming to the role from a slightly different background? Ben Scott is an ANP and Clinical Director for Doncaster South PCN and has taken time out of his busy schedule to speak to us about his experiences from starting life as a professional footballer, to health professional and leader – and his journey to becoming a clinical director.

Introductions (0:33)

An unlikely route into general practice (0:50)

Ben’s journey as a health service professional (1:39)

The transition to general practice (2:00)

A clinical directorship post beckons (2:34)

Doncaster South PCN: the stats (3:10)

….and the culture (3:47)

Working amongst GPs as a nurse clinical director (4:41)

Does Ben feel he’s had to work harder to establish himself in the leadership role? (5:36)

The experience of other CDs and their influence on Ben (6:25)

Developing as a leader (7:12)

Establishing a support network (7:37)

What are the benefits to being a nurse clinical director? (8:38)

The effect on recruiting additional roles (9:39)

The first year as a CD; focusing on the good and learning from the not so good (11:13)

Lessons learned (12:19)

Overcoming mistrust (12:57)

Words of wisdom for those considering a clinical leadership position (13:41)

Getting in touch (14:38)

Ben is contactable via @ScottyANP35

If you want to hear more from Ben, he will be speaking at the Best Practice Show which is taking place in October and is free for all healthcare professionals to attend. You can reserve your place here.