31/10/2025
The AHCS invites contributions from the healthcare science community to a consultation on the Higher Specialist Scientist Equivalence (HSSE) Programme.
π Consultation Period: Friday, 31 October β Friday, 21 November 2025
This consultation represents a critical opportunity to ensure that the HSSE process continues to reflect the evolving scope of practice, leadership responsibilities, and professional expectations of senior healthcare scientists.
Feedback obtained will inform refinements to the programme, ensuring alignment with contemporary clinical, academic, and leadership standards across the UK healthcare science workforce.
π π Access the consultation via the pinned post on the AHCS News Page, link in bio
By participating, you will contribute to:
π Enhancing the assessment and application process for candidates
π Supporting professional development and workforce progression
π Maintaining consistency and credibility across healthcare science specialties
β° Estimated Completion Time: Approximately 10β15 minutes for detailed responses, including free-text feedback.