What We Do
We were 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:
Our Mission Statement:
The Council shall:
- Provide a forum for senior representatives from the Healthcare Science professional bodies to collaborate on issues relating to the Healthcare Science workforce.
- Work together to develop strategic plans and position statements on areas/topics which affect the Healthcare Science workforce.
- Work alongside the AHCS Board to develop and implement strategies to raise the profile of the contribution of Healthcare Scientists within the health system.
The Professional Bodies Council Responsibilities include:
The Council shall:
- Develop an information-sharing platform to discuss issues relevant to Healthcare Science.
- Use the collective intelligence of the group to horizon-scan for potential areas likely to affect Healthcare Science.
- Respond to consultations on issues which may have relevance to Healthcare Science and its workforce.
- Develop a financial plan for the Council.
- Articulate and agree a work programme for the Council.
- Award Honorary Fellowships of the AHCS in line with the agreed Policy.
- Undertake succession planning for the role of AHCS President.
- Other functions as may be requested of the Council and/or Management Board and as agreed by the Council.
