Jason Leitch

In this podcast we will hear the stories of Leaders from across Scotland's public sector, and beyond. In this episode, Professor Jason Leitch, the National Clinical Director for NHS Scotland, shares his leadership journey.
Professor Jason Leitch CBE is NHS Scotland's National Clinical Director, responsible for quality in the health and social care system, including patient safety and person-centred care, NHS planning, and implementing quality improvement methods across the government and the broader public sector.  
Jason is an Honorary Professor at the University of Dundee and completed a Quality Improvement Fellowship at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, under the mentorship of Don Berwick.  In this episode, Jason shares his career journey, from Dental School to Scottish Government.  Does the National Clinical Director suffer imposter syndrome?  What challenges him?  What's the best advice he ever received?  Listen in to find out.....