[2] As a professional body for the setting and maintaining of standards,[3] the faculty was seen as having an important role in helping medical leaders to be seen as skilled professionals rather than gifted amateurs.
[4] It maintains a vision: 'to inspire and promote excellence in medical leadership to drive continuous improvement in health and healthcare in the UK.
'[5] The Chief Executive Officer is Professor Rich Withnall, one of the UK’s most senior medical leaders whose career has included military service across multiple continents, advising the UK Government on national medical emergencies, and serving as Honorary Surgeon to Their Majesties Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III.
At its inception, the faculty put forward the view that medical leadership would have to become a true professional discipline to be able to deal with the challenges which the health service faces.
[6] The faculty has also commented on creating the right culture within organisations that provide healthcare and training.