How were Clinical Directors appointed?
The NIHR CRN CC released a series of national calls for applications earlier this year and interviews took place during spring/summer. The national interview panel consisted of representatives from the Department of Health, NIHR CRN CC and the Topic Specific and Primary Care Research Networks. The panel assessed the candidates according to the required skills/experience outlined in the Clinical Director job description. The panel then made recommendations to the CLRN Board who were asked to ratify the recommendation. This was essential to ensure local ownership of this important role.
