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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
11 August 2008: Department of Health sponsor 'Promoting Healthcare Science' Award
This note is to encourage healthcare scientists to enter the ‘Promoting Healthcare Science’ Award sponsored by the Department of Health, through the Chief Scientific Officer. Individuals or teams are encouraged to enter examples of how they have displayed imagination and creativity in promoting a career in healthcare science. Closing date: Tuesday 4th November 2008.
Previous ‘What’s new’ topics
Raising the Profile of Healthcare Science and Scientists
Modernising Scientific Careers
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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