Healthcare Scientists Leading Science in Health Jane Blower East Midlands SHA December 2011

The NHS is facing increasing pressures Quarter more over 85s by 2015The cost of new drugs is increasing Diseases of modern lifestyles Rising consumer expectations

Innovation and Technology Things 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 need Advance science & technology leading to new diagnostic or therapeutic interventions Generate and develop new ideas & knowledge Capture research outcomes and translate discoveries into practice Innovate 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 influence for healthcare scientists across the Strategic Health Authorities Promote improvements in quality and productivity through the adoption of innovative scientific technologies and Practices Networking and chairing Facilitating healthcare scientists’ engagement with Liberating the NHS White Paper consultation exercises. Jo Nightingale

Healthcare scientists leading change - healthcare beyond 2020 Hierarchy Network

East Midlands HCS Networks DH Regional HCS Local Trust Derby Local Trust Chesterfield Local Trust Northampton Local Trust Kettering Local Trust Sherwood Forest Local Trust ULH Local Trust NUH Local Trust UHL LSN

The vision for healthcare science To 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 outcomes Changes in the way we deliver diagnostic interventions and therapies. Become professional leaders Motivate others The establishment of healthcare science networks Driving innovation in service delivery Encouraging engagement in Modernising Scientific Careers

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How Can we achieve the vision? Create and refresh networks Get involved Accept changing cultures Drive change Become leaders We 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.

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