Modernising Scientific Careers: Workforce Evolution in Progress

Modernising Scientific Careers (MSC) is a UK-wide education and training strategy for the whole healthcare science workforce in the NHS and associated bodies. MSC introduces, for the first time, a clear and coherent career pathway and structure for the healthcare science workforce. Aspects of the programme cover every step of the career pathway (from Assistant to Consultant), and include education, training and workforce planning ensuring that the healthcare science workforce meets future service delivery needs.This article forms the first in a series of articles that will seek to inform you of the progress that has been made within the North West and provide details of how MSC has been implemented across the healthcare science workforce.This is the first document in the eWIN Modernising Scientific Careers series, click on the links below to access the other documents:Workforce Evolution in ProgressPractitioner Workforce DevelopmentThe Cardiac Scientist Role and its Impact within the NHSThe Hidden Workforce