Healthcare Science Education

We support the training and education provision for all our diverse scientists and support staff. Whether they are starting on their first formal training programme, such as a Level 2 apprenticeship, the Scientific Training Programme(STP), as a trainee Biomedical Scientist or if they want to upskill informally to improve their skills, we offer dedicated support.

We aim to support staff to obtain specialist training, helping them to progress within their careers at GOSH. 12 Healthcare science training events were delivered such as the Genetics train the trainer sessions. These created a space for learners and trainers to reflect on their training environment, training practices and feedback delivery. This improved expectation setting and understanding of the challenges of being a learner or a trainer in a pressured environment and encouraged participants to take ownership of their role for the benefit of colleagues and patient care.

We have been able to bring together trusts across London and organisations and in the last year have delivered two National events; the Healthcare Science Education Conference and the Environment Network meeting.

Leadership is often an overlooked aspect of our healthcare science workforce. We have designed and developed bespoke leadership sessions around starting your leadership journey, effective communication, effective feedback skills, and influencing skills. By developing these skills, we hope our workforce would be better equipped to progress further in their careers. Working at Great Ormond Street Hospital will enable you to access the many training and education activities provided by our dedicated team of educators.