1. Federation for Healthcare Science (FHCS)

2. Scientific/Technical/Therapy 10% NHS workforce data 2003: Total of 1.3M people employed 1.1M of these involved in patient care: Workforce information & Healthcare Scientists

3. Healthcare Scientists are engaged in: Using scientific methodology in the delivery of healthcare Developing new techniques and devices Quality assuring the application of technology Service and systems innovation Applying new scientific knowledge & ideas Research into basic science for healthcare Federation for Healthcare Science

4. HCS Professional Representation Number of different Professional bodies

5. The Federation brings together professional bodies operating across all sections of the Healthcare Science workforce: Life Sciences Physiological Sciences Physical Sciences & Clinical Engineering The Federation develops a shared view of: The practice and development of science in healthcare Issues affecting the Healthcare Science workforce The Federation champions the application of science for the improvement of healthcare. Federation for Healthcare Science

6. Federation for Healthcare Science PROFESSIONS Represention Coordination WORKFORCE Inform Support EDUCATION & PROMOTION Public Employers Workforce POLICY & PRACTICE Influence Initiate Federation for HCS - Roles

7. Federation for HCS - Aims (1) Enhance the profiles of HCS & HCS Professions working within itEnhance the profiles of HCS & HCS Professions working within it. Highlight roles in patient care, quality, clinical governance & health improvement Shape and influence policy at local & national levelShape and influence policy at local & national level Establish links with other national bodies relevant to science in healthcare

8. Federation for HCS - Aims (2) Support networks and HCS groups & professions at local and national levelEnsure there is an effective national forum to exchange information & good practice in HCS. Support networks and HCS groups & professions at local and national level Provide support for emerging HCS groups Develop/promote R&D capacity in HCS Contribute to workforce planning,Contribute to workforce planning, including recruitment and retention Advise and respond to new developments in healthcare science

9. Federation for Healthcare Science Healthcare Science Professions Further Education Other professional groups Government Departments Department of Health Government agencies Health Professions Council Scottish Forum for HCS Federation for HCS - Links Welsh Assembly Established Developing

10. Department Welsh ScottishNorthern Ireland of Health Assembly Assembly Office Chief Scientific Officer Chief Scientific Adviser -- - Welsh Scientific - - Advisory Committee FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE SCIENTISTS GROUPS / ADVISORY BOARDS / PROJECTS Federation for Healthcare Science Professional Bodies Local Professional Groups  ACUTE TRUSTS  PCT’s  MENTAL HEALTH TRUSTS Care Collaboratives & Networks Federation for HCS - Links AREA STRUCTURES Scotland - Wales - N Ireland - England - 28 SHAs/WDCs Scottish Forum for Healthcare Science

11. Federation Executive – 12 members Federation for HCS – Current Executive Life Sciences 4 Physiological Sciences 4 Physical Sciences 4 The Federation Executive has members who work in England, Wales and Scotland, and who are currently active in the following disciplines: Audiology Biomedical Science Clinical Biochemistry Medical Illustration Medical Physics Neurophysiology Phlebotomy Renal Dialysis Respiratory Physiology Vascular Technology

12. www.fedhcs.net email: mail@fedhcs.net Tel: 020 7833 5807