Table 2 Summary of findings from the interviews and surveys

CLEAR has allowed fellows to gain and practice new skills and knowledge

In particular, the opportunities to develop data skills and speak with managers/directors within the trust was new and empowering. 100% of the survey respondents indicated that, compared to other training on effecting complex change, the CLEAR programme provided a more efficient way of learning and practising skills.

The training CLEAR provides is more relevant to the needs and realities of NHS Trusts

100% of the survey respondents indicated that compared to other training programmes, the CLEAR programme is more relevant to their role and the challenges their team/department face, and 87.5% indicated that, as a consequence, these methodologies are more likely to be adopted. In the interviews, associates indicated that the use of data helped different clinicians within the department build a shared understanding of the problems they faced.

The recommendations generated as a result of the CLEAR programme are more likely to be adopted

87.5% of survey respondents indicated that, compared to other training programmes, the recommendations they developed with clinicians are more likely to be adopted. The interview data showed that, when the fellow was supported well within their department and specialism, and the trust had some existing QI/transformation strategies/ideas, a problem they were keen to tackle, and a reasonable amount of good quality data, the project had a better chance of success.

CLEAR contributes to career progression

62.5% of the survey respondents indicated that the learning and developing activities they completed as part of the CLEAR Programme helped improve their chances of career progression.

CLEAR generates a sense of ‘community’

CLEAR fellows found a sense of community from the face-to-face meetings and enjoyed the opportunity to socialise and talk about their projects informally.

CLEAR fellows report good support from mentors

CLEAR fellows greatly valued the support they received from their mentor. Fellows highlighted the supportive nature of the CLEAR faculty, its willingness to learn and to receive feedback.