The Next GenCast: leadership unfiltered with Caroline Clarke

Go behind the scenes of healthcare leadership in this special live episode of The Next GenCast, part of the national Next Generation GP programme. Dr Nish Manek sits down with Dame Caroline Clarke, regional director for NHS England in London and former group chief executive of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, to explore the realities of senior leadership, including the challenges, setbacks, pivotal moments and lessons learned along the way. Caroline shares the story behind her leadership journey, from starting her NHS career as a finance trainee to leading one of the UK’s largest teaching trusts through the COVID-19 pandemic and now overseeing the NHS across London. This candid conversation will offer practical advice for aspiring NHS leaders on influence, resilience, career progression and staying grounded in demanding roles.