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Chief Scientific Officer
The Chief Scientific Officer is responsible for building the capacity of the healthcare science workforce, and to developing Healthcare Scientists and their roles whilst raising their profile and recognition across the Department of Health
About the Chief Scientific Officer
Professor Sue Hill has worked for 20 years in respiratory medicine. She was appointed as Chief Scientific Officer in October 2002.
What's new
1 October 2008 - Healthcare Science Awareness Week pre-launch flier.
The Department of Health, in partnership with the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust, will hold Healthcare Science Awareness Week on 6-15th March 2009, with the theme to be launched at the CSO Conference in November 2008.
29 September 2008: MSC listening events
The Strategic Health Authorities have organised a series of listening events around the country on the Modernising Scientific Careers Programme.
22 September 2008: CSO Healthcare Scientists Research Fellowship Competition launched
Under an initiative led by the Chief Scientific Officer, Professor Sue Hill, a new research fellowship scheme will provide £4 million in funding over the next three years for healthcare scientists to undertake research to improve patient services and treatment.
16 September 2008 - Workforce Planning for Pathology Day
Through the CSO Office, the Department of Health has commissioned a free tool to support workforce planning in Pathology. Come to the free launch of this tool on Thursday 30th October 2008.
Raising the profile of healthcare science and scientists
Modernising Scientific Careers
Modernising Scientific Careers, led by the Chief Scientific Officer, is a key work programme within the Department of Health designed to ensure flexibility, sustainability and modern career pathways for healthcare scientists, fit to address the needs of future NHS.
Healthcare programmes and clinical services
Research, development and innovation
CSO publications
CSO letters
11 August 2008: CSO responds to the launch of the Science and Society Strategy
Now healthcare scientists have the opportunity to contribute to a Government-wide consultation to develop a Science and Society Strategy, which aims to improve communication about science, build confidence in scientific research and inspire young people from diverse background to become tomorrow’s skilled scientists.
Additional links
Celebrating 60 Years of Healthcare Science
CSO's Conference and CSO Awards, 25/26 November 2008
Next Stage Review
The final report of Lord Darzi's NHS Next Stage Review. It responds to the 10 SHA strategic visions and sets out a vision for an NHS with quality at its heart.
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