Implementing the NHS Leadership Qualities Framework in the West of Berkshire Primary Care Trusts Available to Purchase

The Leadership Qualities Framework (LQF) is a tool developed by the NHS Leadership Centre in 2002 specifically for NHS staff. It is based on research carried out with NHS trust chief executives to determine the relevant qualities that are required for effective leadership in the NHS. Although the initial research was focused on chief executives the tool was deemed applicable more widely to other staff working in the NHS