A trial of a dedicated clinical leadership role in the ACT Medicare Local

Clinical leadership is recognised as fundamental to driving service redesign in the health care sector and for improving patient outcomes. Clinical advisory roles that incorporate a clinical leadership function with a focus on translation of knowledge for improving practice are consistent with international developments for meso level organisations. This project intends to develop a key connection point between the ACT Medicare Local (ACTML) and the research and General Practice communities. The core focus of the Clinical Leadership role is envisaged as bringing clinical and research knowledge into local ACTML programs and the ACTML’s vision for the future, and especially into local General Practice through working with practices to identify variations in practice and improve quality.