1. Education Commissioning for Modernising Scientific Careers
Peter Rolland
Head of Education Commissioning
East Midlands Strategic Health Authority

2. Education commissioning
It is the responsibility of the SHA to commission the education necessary and appropriate to provide the workforce to deliver healthcare in the East Midlands now and in the future.
…so how do we achieve that?

3. Education commissioning
Creating a shared understanding.
Translating evidence into intent.
Devise a Commissioning Plan for the East Midlands.
Negotiate internally and externally.
Commission & recruit.

4. A4C Bands 1-4 Not commissioned by SHA.
Support, guidance and encouragement.
JIF monies; £2.5m.
Service provider organisation education leads, LHC JIF leads.

5. Practitioner training
HEFCE funded tuition.
Student support through loan / bursary.
SHA role is one of support.
Planning numbers
HEI transition
Practice learning networks

6. Scientist training SHA commissioned & funded.
Employed by service with salary support.
Tuition via a HEI.

7. Current position STP trainee recruitment taking place.
National commission for STP training institutions.
Early adopter organisations in partnership with HEIs.
Trust road shows
Commissioning event – 7th July.

8. Current activities Seeking interest for PTP trainees.
Developing student (PTP & STP) rotations.
Developing workforce plans (LHC leads).
Jackie Hewlett-Davies
Sue Hepworth
Helen Smith
Richard Ansell
Karen Adcock

9. Next steps Review dep’t workforce in light of MSC.
Develop rotation opportunities.
Think consortia
Identify current staff needs/opportunities.
Trainer training
Internal applicants for training opportunities
Link with your’ trust leads.
MSC group
Workforce lead

10. Key links East Midlands network: MSC education lead:
MSC education lead:
LHC workforce leads:
(Derbyshire)
(Nottinghamshire)
(Lincolnshire)
(Leicestershire & Rutland)
(Northamptonshire)

11. Thank you Peter Rolland Head of Education Commissioning
East Midlands Strategic Health Authority