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Healthcare Science Postgraduate Scientist Trainees in NHS Scotland: Safer - Better - Faster - Stronger

1. Did we achieve this?

We organised this event to offer you the opportunity to network with peers, hear about HCS developments at postgraduate level, debate and explore the skills (common core) now and in the future that trainees will need as they progress towards seniority.

Name1 Yes2 Partially3 No

Name PercentYes 67.4%Partially 32.6%No 0.0%N 43

2. If no, what could we have done differently?

Better speakers

More time spent on training (e.g. how to engage with common core list, as a trainee) rather than HCS wide issues (which are already covered by the Academy Engagement and annual Healthcare Science events).I think that more of an input from the trainees would be beneficial. Hearing about possible funding for jobs due to the temporary nature of a lot of contracts would also be of great benefit.

More interaction earlier in the day

less focus on talks and more about the workshops. The workshops should've had more time to discuss.

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3. What did you hope to achieve from attending the event? (e.g. learning abut a new policy/strategy/framework, networking with colleagues from different Board/Sectors etc.)


-Better understanding of examination process for clinical scientist training (process replacing ACS exam).-Better understanding of advanced training beyond state registrationI was keen to hear about the progress with modernisation of healthcare science and the opportunity to network with colleagues work in different trust areas and also from different disciplines.

Networking and the future of the HCS

I had hoped to meet all the various disiciplines that make up "healthcare science". Previous to the event I had been quite unaware of the variety of professions in the group. I had also hoped to network with colleagues from other centres in Scotland.

Broader understanding of Healthcare Science Roles

Networking

Learning about the framework and netwroking with colleagues from different sectors

Gain more understanding of how HCS training is structured.

As a trainer, I was wanting to learn from trainees experencies and thoughts.

Learn about the changes in the trainee clinical scientists following the changes in England with modernising scientific careers

Network with colleagues, learn about how training through NES will provide evidence for registration.

Networking with colleagues from other disciplines, particularly trainees to assess needs. Learn about the future of training within Healthcase Science.

I hoped to network with other trainees and hear about possible funding for future posts.

Chance for networking, knowledge of other disaplins and communication

Mainly networking with colleagues and also to learn about the future training of Clinical Scientists in Scotland

Learning about developments within healthcare science and finding out the different routes that other healthcare scientists are following

Developing synergies across the HCS Themes

Hear how other healthcare science streams work and how their training is set up but also about how current trainees would be incorporated/fit in to the future structure of NSS.

I was networking

Like many of the NES organised events...this event offered an excellentOpportunity to network with HCS from a diverse range of disciplines.The demography of the delegates gave rise to the opposite ends of the scale learning from each others experiences. I had hoped to spread the word of public engagement events to recruit more HCS volunteers

Networking and learning from workshops

Networking and understanding NES policy

Met some interesting people, thought more about the health care scientist concept.

Introduction to Healthcare scientists of the future

To expand my knowledge of postgrad education in scotland.

Learning about routes to equivalenceNetworking

Networking

Networking and learning about achievements of others in similar fields

Finding out about other streams of HCS.Meeting other trainees/trainers.


information on learning resources available for my training and future career as a healthcare scientist

The event was the first that I attended as part of my training so I was interested in hearing about the experiences of other trainees and gaining a broader idea of all the disciplines covered.Meet people from other HCS disciplines.Appreciate why there is a strategy of grouping all HCS together and making training more similar.Understand what opportunities there are for future progression.

Networking with colleagues from different disciplines

Networking with colleagues from different boards.Learning about healthcare scientist work being undertaken in different boards.

networking with colleages from different boards

To learn about the ways in which I can further develop my career.

4. Did we meet your objectives?

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5. If we did not, please tell us why and what we need to do next time.

-Specific process for examinations, or explaination of what still needs to be done before an examination process is implemented.

-More detail on advanced trainingI thought that there was too much emphasis on leadership and how our voice will be stronger together. I agree that both of these things are important but felt that too much of the day was focused on these 2 aspects..Still unclear a) how to address common core list (what type of evidence is required) b) how exactly will the common core list be used? I still need to complete a portfolio for registration against requirements of the awarding bodies (e.g. ACS) so how does the common cores list help/add to this

I would have been interested to hear more about the plans for the future, although I understand this is a work in progress at the moment.

More information on how to get funding to take us to state registration and higher specialist training.

Workshops in the afternoon focused on the same topics as always and never know what happens to the information but still feel lost as to where NES fit in with their objectives and what they are trying to achieve.Few of talks were pointless and felt like space fillers ratherThe morning talks, other than Gillian McGaffin's, did not provide any kind of factual information about how today's trainees might become tomorrow's leaders. There was no concrete mention of jobs and incorporation of trainees in workforce planning.

Still need more information on-line about supernumeray trainees etc.

More information on MSC please. More questions via digivote

My three objectives were met, but there was still a sense that all all of the different HCS disciplines weren't very aware that each other existed. Events like this can only help with this long term issue, but I wonder if there might be more things that can be done to forge links between the various groups.

More talks from trainees explaining their work.

6. Please rate the speakers? Please explain how useful their contribution was to you.

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Series name1 Professor Mary Porteous2 Dr Robert Farley3 Dr Keith Ison4 Amanda Forsyth5 Gillian McGaffin6 Digi-vote session7 Dr Stuart Parks

Question Average NProfessor Mary Porteous 2.31 42Dr Robert Farley 2.24 41Dr Keith Ison 1.65 43Amanda Forsyth 3.30 40Gillian McGaffin 1.63 40Digi-vote session 2.78 40Dr Stuart Parks 2.29 41

7. Professor Mary Porteous

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9. Dr Keith Ison



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11. Gillian McGaffin



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13. Dr Stuart Parks



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14. Comments:

-Similar material for several presentations.-Good to have a UK wide perspective from Keith IsonAll the speakers gave talks with inspiring aspects to them. I would like to hear more from those trainees who are recently registered or nearing this point.

Really enjoed Dr Ison's talk.

Dr Keith Ison's talk was exceptional. I took so much from it, it was really useful and I felt that hearing his talk gave me a much greater understanding of what the meeting was supposed to be addressing.

I felt that the talk Gillian gave was the most useful and could relate directly to it.

Digi vote session told us nothing we didn't already know from looking at website .Stuart parks talk was boring and headache inducing from diagrams used.Still don't know what Amanda Forsyth was talking about, don't even think she did,certainly not topic advertised

Most talks were clear and informative but most benefit was gained from interactive sessions

Gillian spoke from her heart . Delivered a clear, concise presentation. Sharing her personal experience has inspired others to get networking and knock on doors. Congratulations and well done.None of the speakers had a lasting impact on me. The digi-vote was a bit of a gimmick.I enjoyed Dr Keith Ison's talk on leadership as he gave us useful information on different styles of leadership and where we can go to learn about these. Leadership is relevant to my progression in my career. I enjoyed Dr Park's talk, and understand the importance of innovation, however I did not find this relevant to my training. I did not find the other talks particularly useful.

I particularly enjoyed Dr Stuart Parks talk as it was in an area that I am very interesting in.

The workshops were a great way to meet people from other areas in the NHS and learn more about their jobs and ideas. They were also educational in that they allowed you to find new ways to think about our future.

15. Please rate the workshops? Were they useful and how could they have been improved?

Series name1 John McKinlay / David Stirling (Leadership)2 Mark Johnston (Human Factors)

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Question Average NJohn McKinlay / David Stirling (Leadership) 2.32 38Mark Johnston (Human Factors) 2.05 38

16. John McKinlay / David Stirling (Leadership)



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18. Comments:

-Didn't learn much from leadership presentation

I thought both sessions were very well delivered. I would like to see more of the core of substantive healthcare science staff being offered these workshops to understand the value of the trainee cohort and what they can potentially bring to future service.The leadership workshop definitely opened the mind to new ways of looking at leadership. However I felt that the questions put to us were very specific and didn't accommodate the fact that there was a broad range of professions represented in the groups. This led to physicists talking about physics and biologists talking about biology and such. The discussions then ended up being difficult to follow and no conclusions reached.The leadership workshop felt a bit forced, and there is a general state of confusion over the use of the title Healthcare Scientists (even from those running the workshop). As the HCPC are going to keep the old titles of clinical scientist and biomedical scientist, not introducing healthcare scientist, the aim of a 'healthcare science' voice is somewhat confusing even to those within 'healthcare science'. Also this 'one voice for healthcare science' message really needs to be given to those already working in the laboratories.

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Although I enjoyed David Stirlings presentation during this workshop I think an opportunity was missed. I assume the purpose of this was to promote the term 'Healthcare Scientist' and find out why this is not being used. With a room full of people from different disciplines I think the workshop would have worked better if we educated each other about what we did for a living and what disciplines were under the heading so we can understand who we are and how best to promote ourselves.

An actual excercise would have been beneficial as opposed to a presentation and informal talk.

Workshops were ok but poor turnout of speakers as 4 workshops to choose from but in the end no choice

Useful opportunity for discussion and again networking. It was interesting to hear that some of the recently recruited HCS had not heard the term Healthcare Scientist used in their workplace.More effort is required, from all specialist groups, in creating networking opportunities across the perceived barriers.

I enjoyed botht the workshops

Didn't attend the leadership workshop.

Enjoyed the group discussion. Would like more handouts (ie those for the Human factors session)

The human factors session was too basic. We are smart people, we don't need to be told about toilet door design.The leadership conversation sessions were fun but I didn't really leearn anything.Was really looking forward to the workshop on learning from significant events as this is relevant to my experience so far in my career (transfusion background). Did enjoy the workshops that I attended - good to form groups with other streams of HCS and hear their opinions.I felt the workshops were a good way to interact with other healthcare scientists in different disciplines and discuss different views/opinions. It was good to hear collective views. However, I felt like problems and issues arose but were not addressed, so we could have more discussions on how to address problems. For example, on how we can raise healthcare scientist profile amongst the public and other healthcare professionals rather than just being told to do so.

All the talkers were very good and made the sessions informative and engaging.

19. Was there enough time allowed for discussion at the event?

Name1 Yes2 No

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20. Was there enough time allowed for networking with other delegates during the event?

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21. How useful did you find the materials issued on the day?

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22. How can we improve materials provided on the day?

-Option to receive handouts via email rather than paper

I think for the parallel sessions it would of been nice to have more time for discussion.

There could have been more paper handouts for exercises during the workshops

list of participants with contact details?

More information on how we can take the next step in our careers.

Didn't get anything

Students/trainees can be very shy, some of the workshops may include some idea generation that might have been missed

Reduce the amount of paper by e mailing participants their certificate once they have completed your survey.....perhaps a code with confirmation of receipt e mail. On attendance request permission for delegates to be included in an e mail circulation list with an unsubscribe option if they do not want to participate.

Access to the slides from the talks as some had webiste links that I didn't note down.

Handouts of key slides

23. How would you rate the overall service you received from the NES Events Team?


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24. Did we respond to your queries in a timely manner?

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25. How would you rate the registration process?



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26. Did you use Social Media prior to or during the conference?

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I didn't receive a confirmation of registration, which was a problem encountered by all my colleagues also attending. The registration system didn't work through all web browsers.

NES events team always look after us well. Thank you to the team.

Couldn't complete the registration form properly - may be due to my computer but couldn't tick some of the boxes

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28. How would you rate the venue for the event?



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Poor leg room in the main theatre.

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30. Was the venue location suitable?

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31. If no please comment

Convenient for train station.

Good central location within walking distance of main train station.

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32. How would you rate the catering at the event?



33. Any additional comments on the catering:

Superb.

Not enough decent vegetarian choices

Biscuits and sweet treats please!

Best ever experienced at an event like this

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34. Overall, would you attend again if invited?

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35. Any additional comments on the event?

I would attend if there was more information given about training and how HCS is moving training forward. I felt the event was too generic and therefore did not get as much from it as I would of liked.I didn't feel there was enough time to view the posters. Unfortunately the trains from Glasgow were delayed and we arrived just prior to the start of the presentations. The lunch period was quite short and by the time the presentations finished for the day the posters were being taken down. Some more time allocated to poster would have been good on the day.I would like to attend another event but would like to take something away from it that enables me to see how trainees are meant to progress through their postgraduate training and beyond. By that I mean, when/where higher training places may become available, what funding is available or how funding should be sought.

Thanks I enjoyed the day....it is heartening to see the next generation preparing for the NHS of the future.

Enjoyed the chance to speak to other trainees regarding their progress on the CCL and route to equivalence

I would attend the event again as I enjoyed some talks and felt the workshops were a good opportunity to hear other peoples views. However I did not find all talks worthwhile and did not leave feeling inspired on how I can actually do the things talked about.

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