Professional Bodies Council
The Academy for Healthcare Science Professional Bodies Council (the Council) is established as the senior council to provide a high level strategic discussion forum on healthcare policy, scientific leadership and horizon-scanning of issues that may affect the whole of the Healthcare Science workforce.
AHCS welcomes Professor Chris Hopkins as AHCS President
AHCS are delighted to announce that, as of 1 July 2025, Professor Chris Hopkins has formally taken post as President of AHCS. Professor Hopkins will hold this post until July 2027.
Professor Hopkins takes up the presidency with a deep commitment to advancing the voice and visibility of healthcare science professionals across the UK. His leadership will continue to champion the vital contributions of our workforce and ensure their role remains central to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based healthcare.
He will play a key role in strengthening collaboration with the Professional Bodies Council and our wider network of partners. His inclusive and strategic approach will support continued engagement with stakeholders across all sectors of healthcare science.
The Academy looks forward to this new chapter under Professor Hopkins’ leadership, with confidence in his ability and experience to guide us through the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Call for Expressions of Interest: National Healthcare Science Clinical Leads (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
The Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for these four national roles: Healthcare Science Clinical Lead for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
These senior national leadership roles are central to the vision and strategy of the Academy and are supported directly by the President. As agreed by the Professional Bodies Council, the four National Clinical Leads ensure representation from all four nations on the AHCS Professional Bodies Council (PBC) and may deputise for the President as required.
Role Overview
The National Healthcare Science Clinical Leads provide country-specific leadership and are responsible for:
- Promoting and implementing the AHCS strategy and policies within their respective countries.
- Representing the collective professional views of the AHCS to government, media, and key stakeholders.
- Championing innovation, equality, and professional development in Healthcare Science.
- Ensuring a four-country perspective is embedded into national and UK-wide work.
- Representing the AHCS at national events, maintaining a professional media presence, and engaging with professional and trainee scientists.
Click here to read the full role specification.
Application Process
- Expressions of Interest open on 30th July 2025.
- Interested candidates should contact to request an application form.
- Completed application forms must be returned to by 22nd August 2025, accompanied by a letter of endorsement from the applicant’s professional body. Late submissions will not be accepted.
- Applications will be reviewed by the President and PBC to ensure eligibility.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an informal meeting with the President.
- Successful candidates will be notified in writing by 3rd October 2025.
To Apply
Please email your application form to:
Be sure to indicate clearly the nation for which you are applying (England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland).
AHCS Professional Bodies Council 2-Year Strategic Plan
AHCS are delighted to share the AHCS Professional Bodies Council 2-Year Strategic Plan, which sets out a bold and collaborative roadmap for the future.
This strategic plan, developed in partnership with our Professional Bodies Council, articulates a shared vision to:
- Champion the visibility, value, and leadership of healthcare scientists across all four nations, ensuring our contribution is recognised at the highest levels of healthcare planning and delivery.
- Strengthen partnerships with our professional bodies, the NHS, academic institutions, and regulatory organisations to create unified strategies for workforce development, innovation, and service transformation to support the NHS long term plans across the UK.
- Promote inclusivity, diversity, and identity, ensuring that all healthcare scientists, regardless of background or discipline, feel part of a shared, valued professional identity.
- Drive research, innovation and future focused practice, supporting the adoption of advanced technologies, AI, and data science in ways that enhance patient care and empower the healthcare science workforce.
- Invest in early career scientists and future leaders, ensuring that the next generation has the support, mentorship, and opportunities they need to thrive.
