Framework for Healthcare Science Support Workers at Career Levels 2-4

Framework for Healthcare Science Support Workers at Career Levels 2-4

The NES Healthcare Science Team launched their Healthcare Science Support Worker Framework for Career levels 2-4, on March 19^th, 2024.

The framework was adapted from the Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHP) framework and was part of a wider Scottish Government Commission.

The Healthcare Science workforce is involved in 80% of diagnostic decisions in patient care. They’re at the heart of improving healthcare and advancing scientific development through technology and innovation.

The Healthcare Science Support Worker framework:

• supports the roles and educational requirements for Healthcare Science Support Workers at Career Levels 2-4
• identifies learning resources to support staff at each of the three levels using the 4 Pillars of Practice namely: Clinical Practice, Facilitation of Learning, Leadership and Service Improvement
• identifies routes to support staff into registered roles

You can find the modified framework, including examples of the framework in use, FAQ’s, as well as a Case study, on the new Healthcare Science Support Worker page of Support Worker Central.

If you would like any further information, please contact the NES Healthcare Science Team at HCS@nes.scot.ns.uk