New AHCS Professional Bodies Council (PBC) Healthcare Science Clinical Leads Announced
The Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Healthcare Science Clinical Leads, strengthening clinical leadership and representation across the UK and within key areas of healthcare science practice and policy.
These appointments mark an important step in enhancing the visibility, influence, and professional voice of healthcare scientists across all four nations, supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and innovative healthcare science services.
These Clinical Leads will work closely with the AHCS President, the Professional Bodies Council and wider partners to:
- Champion the healthcare science workforce across all specialisms and sectors
- Strengthen regulation, education, accreditation, and quality management frameworks
- Support equality, diversity and inclusion across the profession
- Advance new career pathways and professional standards
- Drive innovation, research, and collaboration across the UK
The graphic below outlines these new leads and their keys areas of work:
Professor Chris Hopkins, President of the AHCS, and Chair of the PBC, welcomed the appointments:
“Our new Healthcare Science Clinical Leads bring exceptional expertise and energy to our national and professional body work. Their leadership will ensure healthcare scientists continue to play a central role in improving patient care, driving innovation, and shaping the future of healthcare delivery across the UK.”
Reflecting on the appointments, Janet Monkman, AHCS CEO, said:
“On behalf of the AHCS, we warmly congratulate and welcome all of the new Healthcare Science Clinical Leads and look forward to working together to strengthen the voice and impact of healthcare science nationally and internationally.”
