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Why does healthcare science need to change?

Increasing demands on HCS and the services that deliver these 45 separate entry routes to training, difficult to progress careers through separate specialism's Lack of structured training for some high-risk clinical roles Highly skilled staff being used for low-skilled jobs.

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Why does healthcare science need to change?

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  1. Increasing demands on HCS and the services that deliver these 45 separate entry routes to training, difficult to progress careers through separate specialism's Lack of structured training for some high-risk clinical roles Highly skilled staff being used for low-skilled jobs Why does healthcare science need to change?

  2. 3 main areas of work Physiological Sciences e.g. cardiovascular, respiratory and sleep, perfusion, vascular, GI Physiology, urodynamics, audiology, neurophysiology, vision Life Sciences e.g. blood sciences, infection, cellular and genetics Physical Sciences and Engineering e.g. medical physics, clinical engineering “HCS involved in 80% of all clinical decisions, critical in achieving better patient outcomes and experience “ Who are the health care scientists?

  3. “Those working in healthcare science make an often unique and highly expert contribution to diagnostic and specialist therapeutic and rehabilitative services, as well as to research, development and improvement”. All England Plan ( DH,2010) p5 DH view

  4. Modernising Scientific Careers:Career and Training Pathways

  5. 2500 WTE Mainly biomedical sciences and pathology based 65% female Invisible workforce HCS in SEC 2500 WTE Mainly biomedical sciences and pathology based 65% female Invisible workforce

  6. Quality and productivity Early adoption of scientific and technological advances Enable HCS to take on broader roles e.g. leadership, management, clinical Improve workforce planning and integrate with patient pathways Formalise education and training with clear funding streams & measured outcomes Prepare for professional regulation Simplify career structure Aims of MSC

  7. Standardised education framework across all disciplines Encompasses Bands 1-9 National curricula Funding changes NHS funding for workplace based placements dependent on outcome of MPET review Creation of skills network MEE moving to HEE Creation of academy of healthcare science Education and training changes

  8. Assistant and Associate Practitioners Learning and Development Framework for Assistants and Associates due March 2011 Assistants – (High volume, low risk activities requiring some structured training e.g. phlebotomist) Modular programme, national curriculum Associates – (High volume, low risk activities require appropriately trained staff but not degree level e.g. processing samples through machines in pathology laboratories) Foundation degree enabling progression onto BSc if desired

  9. Practitioner: “Apply technology, use a degree of judgement and deal with ambiguity. Able to undertake activities which are outlined in ‘protocols'. genetic screening activities” Undergraduate programme leading to BSc. integrating academic and workplace learning National curricula Will be starting Sept 2011 ( no further trainees will then be recruited on to current salary supported schemes) Applications direct to HEIs, however Trusts need to work with HEIs re: demand and placement capacity Challenges : recruitment workplace funding regulation timetable Practitioner training programme ( PTP)

  10. Scientist: “High risk, low volume activities which require highly skilled staff able to exercise clinical judgement and interact with patients “ Masters level programmes (1/3 Uni, 2/3 workbased) National curricula MPET funded tuition costs, salary support and workplace learning National application programme - Expressions of interest to DH team via SHA Leads currently Scientist training program (STP)

  11. Consultant /Higher specialist;" In-depth, highly complex role. Equivalent to medical consultant role “ National curriculum work starting in 2010 in specific specialities for Spring 2011 Likely to be 4/5 year work based training programme similar to SpR training leading to doctoral award MPET part funded Consultant /Higher specialist scientific training (HSST)

  12. Science lead & MSC programme manager appointed MSC steering group & early adopter site for pathology modernisation Work with HEIs to develop PTP (workshop 17th May) STP places applied for & interviews held STP curriculum published HEI tender advertised Risks benefit analysis being undertaken for registration “equivalence” work being prepared Regional event 20th June Gatwick Hilton Creation of “community to practice” network for HCS Work within SHA and nationally

  13. DH Modernising Scientific Careers website includes: Monthly e- bulletin The England Action Plan The UK way forward Early Adopter sites Link to NHS Employers- Tips for employers DH Roadshow slides Resources available

  14. http://www.southeastcoast.nhs.uk/OurWork/Modernising-Scientific-Careers.htmhttp://www.southeastcoast.nhs.uk/OurWork/Modernising-Scientific-Careers.htm http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Aboutus/Chiefprofessionalofficers/Chiefscientificofficer Further information:

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