Healthcare ScientistsLeading Science in Health

Jane Blower

East Midlands SHA

December 2011

The NHS is facing increasing pressuresQuarter more over 85s by 2015 The cost of new drugs is increasing

Diseases of modern lifestyles Rising consumer expectations

Innovation and TechnologyThings are changing and new technologies are emerging………….

Semiconductor Microchips

Imaging The Smart Band Aid

Engineering Structural Tissues

Healthcare scientists - a unique role

Work at the interface of basic science & clinical practice, initiating research to answer a clinical needAdvance science & technology leading to new diagnostic or therapeutic interventionsGenerate and develop new ideas & knowledgeCapture research outcomes and translate discoveries into practiceInnovate to drive quality and productivity in delivery;Ideal position to introduce technologies to benefit patients.

National Lead Scientist Programme

•DH funding for SHA Lead Scientists

•Secondment of scientists 2 days per week

•Already have professional networks with SHA Lead’s for AHP’s, pharmacists, audiologists

•National Lead Scientist group meets monthly at the DH

Jane Blower

Angela Douglas

Val Davison

Fiona Carragher

Neil Porter

Diane Crawford

Chris Gibson

Tony Gibson (interim) •Leadership, strategic

direction, and influencefor healthcare scientistsacross the StrategicHealth Authorities

• Promote improvements inquality and productivitythrough the adoption ofinnovative scientifictechnologies andPractices

• Networking and chairing

• Facilitating healthcarescientists’ engagementwith Liberating the NHSWhite Paper consultationexercises.

Jo Nightingale

Healthcare scientists leading change - healthcare beyond 2020

Hierarchy

Network

East Midlands HCS Networks

Regional HCS

Local TrustDerby

Local TrustChesterfield

Local TrustNorthampton

Local TrustKettering

Local TrustSherwood Forest

Local TrustULH

Local TrustNUH

Local TrustUHL

LSN

DH

The vision for healthcare scienceTo have a world class workforce that :

• Raises the profile and awareness of contribution of

scientific services to improving outcomes

• Are active contributors to science in health and

society

• Continually evaluates clinical practice and care

delivery models

• Delivers excellence in knowledge creation, innovation

and service improvement

• Has the right skills and capabilities working in new

and innovative roles to deliver high quality care

• Works in partnerships with patients and other

professionals, including as clinical leaders

What is the future for Healthcare Science?

Achieving patient-centred outcomesChanges in the way we deliver diagnostic interventions and therapies. Become professional leadersMotivate othersThe establishment of healthcare science networksDriving innovation in service deliveryEncouraging engagement in Modernising Scientific Careers

Healthcare Science Events-Get Involved

How Can we achieve the vision?

Create and refresh networks Get involved Accept changing culturesDrive change Become leadersWe need to work together

Scientists have more recognition and influence amongst policy makers within the NHS than ever before but we do need more expertise and leadership from within our ranks to shape our future. There are opportunities and we need to engage with them.

Thank you