1. North West Healthcare Science Network Helen Liggett North West Healthcare Science Workforce Lead (Health Education North West) Scientific Project Lead for North Region (NHS England) Helen.liggett@srft.nhs.uk 3 rd July 2013

2. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest History of NW HCS network Created in 2005 SHA needed to understand HCS workforce Originally set up to: 1) gather HCS workforce data for education commissioning 2) raise profile of scientific workforce 3) influence at the highest levels of the NHS Today professional network covering all aspects of HCS Represents approx. 7000 HCS across 32 Trusts Open to all 60 specialisms of HCS and all grades Reaches across Cheshire and Mersey / Cumbria and Lancashire / Greater Manchester – (3 dedicated sub-regional chairs)

3. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest Current set up Funded by Local Education and Training Board - Health Education North West Fund Workforce Lead post / shared admin support / HCS programme manager (MSC) Development budget of 50k Links to 3 other professional networks - Centre for Professional Workforce Development (single point of contact for stakeholders to reach over 80 professions and 30,000+ health professionals) Links to a wide range of stakeholders e.g. AHSN’s / HEI’s Organisational Lead Scientists link to HCS workforce board

4. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest Laboratory (life) Sciences Analytical Toxicology Anatomical pathology Blood transfusion science/transplantation Clinical biochemistry including paediatric metabolic biochemistry Clinical genetics/Genetic Science Clinical embryology & Reproductive Science Clinical immunology Cytopathology including cervical cytology Electron microscopy External quality assurance Haematology Haemostasis and thrombosis Clinical Immunology Histocompatibility & immunogenetics Histopathology Microbiology Molecular pathology of acquired disease Phlebotomy Tissue banking Physiological Sciences Audiology Autonomic neurovascular function Cardiac physiology Clinical perfusion science Critical care science Gastrointestinal physiology Neurophysiology Ophthalmic and vision science Respiratory physiology Urodynamic science Vascular science Physical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering Biomechanical engineering Clinical measurement & Development Clinical Pharmaceutical Science Diagnostic radiology & MR physics Equipment management & clinical engineering Medical electronics & instrumentation Medical engineering design Clinical photography Nuclear medicine Radiation protection & monitoring Radiotherapy physics Reconstructive Science Rehabilitation engineering Renal dialysis technology Ultrasound & non-ionising radiation 50+ scientific professions delivering over 150 different services that cost the NHS approximately £8bn. The workforce of 55,000 informs 80% of all diagnoses and is involved in the delivery of over 1 billion tests and investigations per annum. They have multiple impacts on all patient pathways through the specialist diagnostic, therapeutic and equipment services they provide. Bioinformatics Genomics and Clinical Bioinformatics Health Informatics Pathology Healthcare Science Specialisms

5. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest How do we keep a HCS network focused for 10 years? Clear vision for what you want to achieve Align work-streams to regional and national priorities Clear roles and responsibilities for network members Engage the entire HCS workforce – regular communication Work together and find leaders

6. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest Vision The Vision for Healthcare Science in the North West is to have an innovative workforce integral to multi-professional teams delivering safe, high quality patient care in a range of settings ensuring the patient is at the heart of all we do. The Healthcare Science workforce will also deliver excellence in knowledge creation, innovation and service improvement by leading and embracing research and development, continually evaluating clinical practice and care delivery models. Nov 2013

7. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest Communicate HCS network priorities To promote, support, consult with and enable the healthcare science workforce to influence key stakeholders locally, regionally and nationally To deliver on national priorities for Health Education England, NHS England and PHE (board membership to reflect this) To develop a culture of research and development across all teams and to drive innovation, technology adoption and diffusion To disseminate best practice locally, regionally and nationally To support healthcare scientists to be exceptional leaders To utilise expert knowledge of HCS To ensure HCS have the right skills, values and behaviours and are flexible and adaptable

8. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest Define a structure to operate HEE / Health Education North West NW HCS Trainees Network Board and Network STP Training Managers Group Organisational Lead Scientists NW Healthcare Science Network / Workforce Board KEY stakeholders

9. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest Why did we need a HCS trainee network and board? MSC changed the way we trained our new scientists - needed a fresh approach to how we worked with them during their training Nurture their talent Develop their leadership potential Hear what was good and bad about training in the North West Help them understand the NHS and it’s priorities Allow them to network together and develop links away from HCS Allow them to be creative and innovative Celebrate their successes Watch them develop into confident, successful scientists making a difference to patient care

10. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest Designing welcome packs

11. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest Network work-streams ESR recoding of HCS across all NW Trusts MSC implementation - collaborating with Manchester Academy for Healthcare Science Education (MAHSE) Multi-prof Research and Innovation group Workforce Transformation – looking at new roles for HCS Leadership Development – bespoke leadership programme for senior HCS and introduction to leadership days for all trainees Greater Manchester Local Area Team – Healthier Together programme (GM service transformation of urgent and emergency care)

12. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest Network work-streams Supporting the 32 Organisational Lead Scientists and their local HCS networks STEM HCS Ambassador scheme / HCS week NW Coast AHSN – Genomics Update the NW HCS service directory for 2015 New ECG course - run by Cardiac Physiology teams at UHSM / CMFT open to all professionals (GP’s / AHP’s etc )

13. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest Delivering diagnostic testing and support in the community… David Ramage – Medical Illustration – LTHTR Diabetic retinal screening clinics from Preston North End FC health centre. Gilbert Weiringa - Pathology – Bolton FT Q.A. service for high street cholesterol testing, includes over 1500 pharmacists, supermarkets and GP surgeries Paul Blackett – Medical Engineering – LTHTR Servicing and repairing medical devices in outlying health centres, clinics, prisons Maxine Lang – Lancashire Cardiac Care Satellite clinics at GP practices for ECG / Ambulatory monitoring

14. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest Continued….. Debbie Whittle – Neurophysiology -SRFT Technician led nerve conduction service at Bolton One Community Health Services Dave Edwards – Critical Care - CMFT Adult ICU transferring of patients into community on mechanical ventilation into nursing homes – training staff Pat Clough – Audiology – SRFT Providing hearing services at 3 community centres in Salford and working with Adult Services for patient care in the home Stuart Wragg – Respiratory Physiology – Aintree Spirometry services out in health centres for the CCG COPD team

15. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest The future is already here…..Award winning team! Keith Pearce (Organisational Lead Scientist / Consultant Cardiac Physiologist / GM chair of the network ) - Cardiac Physiology – UHSM Advancing Healthcare Awards overall winner 2014 (a first for healthcare scientists!) Delivering Community Diagnostics - Rapid Access Functional Imaging STP trainee working with GMAHSN on AF project PTP trainee is chair of trainees network and won rising star award at CSO conference 2014 Senior staff been on leadership development programme Senior staff working with MAHSE Designed and delivering new multi-prof ECG course across organisations

16. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest Scientific Project Leads objectives - Healthcare Science Transforming the system Inconsistent advice Scientific advice and leadership integrated across health & care in a structured way Variable quality Consistent accredited services striving for continued improvement Ad-hoc commissioning Clear commissioning frameworks and plans, coordinated with workforce Poor identification & adoption of technology Rigorous horizon-scanning linked to effective implementation pathways SCIENTIFIC LEADERSHIP & EXPERTISE QUALITY, SAFETY AND IMPROVEMENT STEM & INNOVATION COMMISSIONING AND DELIVERY

17. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest Priorities of SPL role Review the hcs networks across the North / linking them to key work programmes Support the SD role Support Damian Riley / Jane Dunning with NHS England priorities e.g. 7DS, AHSN’s, role of diagnostics in Primary Care, cancer targets Support Sue Hill with other key projects e.g. metrics in NHS England business plan

18. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest Summary HCS Networks are key to ensuring An engaged, energised and forward thinking HCS workforce Sharing best practice to drive innovation Breaking down professional barriers Developing visionary leaders Promoting our unique contribution to patient care Visibility to all stakeholders “One Voice” to be heard across NHS HCS week 2015 - make sure you raise your profile Get involved!

19. www.nw.hee.nhs.uk twitter.com/HENorthWest Contact Helen Liggett North West Healthcare Science Workforce Lead Helen.liggett@srft.nhs.uk Website www.nwhcs.nhs.uk