Specialty: HLS1-6-20

Clinical and Laboratory Transfusion [V1]

Modules

Stage One

Code Title Status Action
Code HLS048 Title The Immunological basis of Transfusion Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS049 Title Basic Haematology Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS050 Title Blood Group Systems Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS051 Title The Principles of Blood Group Serology Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS052 Title Transfusion Laboratory Practice: Routine Haematology Tests and Pre-Transfusion Testing Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS053 Title Transfusion Laboratory Practice: Haemolytic Disease of the Foetus and Newborn Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS054 Title Transfusion Therapy: Administration of Red Cells to Adult Patients Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS055 Title Transfusion Therapy: Administration of Red cells in the Antenatal and Neonatal Periods Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS056 Title Transfusion Therapy: Selection and Appropriate use of Blood Components and Plasma Derivatives Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS057 Title Donor Recruitment, Selection and the Donation Process Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS058 Title Preparation, Testing, Labelling and Storage of Blood Components Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS059 Title Role of Information Technology and Laboratory Automation Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS060 Title Quality Systems and the Management of Clinical Incidents in Transfusion Practice Status Compulsory Action View

Stage Two

Code Title Status Action
Code HCC20 Title Clinical Bioinformatics, Genomics and Personalised Medicine Status Compulsory Action View
Code HCC21 Title Doctoral Level Research Status Compulsory Action View
Code HCC22 Title Innovation in Healthcare Science Status Compulsory Action View
Code HCC24 Title Patient and Public Involvement, Engagement and Partnership in Healthcare and Healthcare Science Status Compulsory Action View
Code HCC25 Title Science Communication Status Compulsory Action View
Code HCC26 Title Teaching, Learning and Assessment Status Compulsory Action View
Code HCC320 Title Developing independent professional practice Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS186 Title Haemopoiesis in Disease Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS187 Title Haemostasis and Transfusion Therapy Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS188 Title Transfusion Therapy for Patients with Anaemia and Common Haematological Disorders Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS189 Title Advanced Blood Group Serology Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS190 Title Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H and I) in Blood Transfusion Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS191 Title Thrombocytopenia and Neutropenia in the Foetus, Neonate and Adult Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS192 Title Non-infectious Adverse Reactions to Red Cell Transfusion Therapy Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS193 Title Adverse Reactions to Platelet and Granulocyte Transfusion Therapy Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS194 Title Infectious Complications of Transfusion Therapy Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS195 Title Transfusion Support for Organ Transplantation Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS196 Title Haemopoietic Stem Cell Collection, Processing, Storage and Use Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS197 Title Patient Blood Management Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS198 Title Therapeutic Apheresis Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS199 Title Transfusion Regulations, Standards and Guidelines Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS200 Title Advanced Quality Management and Clinical Governance Status Compulsory Action View
Code HLS201 Title Leadership and Management in Clinical and Laboratory Transfusion Curriculum Status Compulsory Action View

Programme specification

Details

Programme title
Higher Specialist Scientist Training Programme (HSST) — Clinical and Laboratory Transfusion
Division
Life Sciences
Discipline
Blood Sciences
Normal length of programme
5 years
Outcome awards and professional eligibility

Successful candidates will be awarded:

  • Certificate of Completion of the Higher Specialist Scientist Training Programme. Awarded by the National School of Healthcare Science.
Total credits
540
Mode of study
Work-based with integrated part time DClinSci or FRCPath
Programme accredited by
The Academy for Healthcare Science

Programme aim

The programme has been developed to enable a selected cohort of clinical scientists to be trained to take on the role of a consultant clinical scientist. It is a programme that is both flexible and bespoke to the individual.

It includes the incorporation into the training programme of all or part of a professional doctorate award according to trainee previous experience and qualifications and comprising modules in:

  • High level scientific and clinical knowledge
  • Leadership and professionalism
  • Research and innovation

Expected programme outcomes

On successful completion of the HSST and its underpinning doctoral level academic programme graduates will possess the essential knowledge, skills, experience and attributes required of a Consultant Clinical Scientist in the NHS and will:

  • demonstrate practice that places the patient and the public at the centre of care, prioritising patient safety and dignity and reflecting NHS/health service values, the NHS Constitution and meets the professional standards defined by Good Scientific Practice;
  • demonstrate systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of scientific and clinical knowledge which is at the forefront of healthcare science;
  • possess a breadth of clinical and scientific knowledge across a range of related and relevant science specialties;
  • demonstrate the general ability to conceptualise, design, lead and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge, applications or understanding at the forefront of healthcare science;
  • demonstrate an advanced and detailed understanding of applicable methods for research, innovation and advanced academic enquiry;
  • demonstrate the ability to create and interpret new knowledge, through original research or other advanced scholarship, of a quality to satisfy peer review, extend the forefront of the healthcare science/specialism, and merit publication;
  • demonstrate advanced critical thinking with a sound grasp and application of research methodology which supports vision and innovation in the application of basic science to health and an effective understanding of leadership, NHS current policy, influencing and advanced communication skills;
  • communicate clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences including patients and the public;
  • demonstrate scientific and clinical leadership based on the continual advancement of their knowledge, skills and understanding through the independent learning required for continuing professional development.

Will be able to:

  • make informed judgements on complex issues in specialist fields, often in the absence of complete data, and be able to communicate their ideas and conclusions clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
  • deal with uncertainty;
  • continue to engage in continuous personal and professional development, resulting in leading the development of new techniques, ensuring innovation and facilitation of transformational change in science and in the service through ideas or approaches that benefit the patient and NHS;
  • engage with contemporary research and analysis as a basis for critical reflection on their own and others’ professional experience and work based practice.

Will have:

  • the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment as a Consultant Clinical Scientist, which requires the exercise of personal responsibility and largely autonomous initiative in complex and unpredictable situations, in professional or equivalent environments leading and working within teams

Learning and teaching methods

A blend of methods is used to ensure effective capture of robust evidence relating to the three components of the HSST programme.

The components of the programme are:

  • Acquisition and application of specialist scientific knowledge up to Consultant Clinical Scientist level.
  • Mastery and practice of higher clinical and scientific skills, including professionalism, and the values, behaviours and attitudes expected of leaders in healthcare science.
  • Ability to make a significant contribution to knowledge generation and innovation in healthcare science service and practice.

Assessment methods

  • Portfolio of workplace-based evidence
  • Annual Review of Progression
  • Multi Source Feedback
  • Independent Assessment of Professional Skills (IAPS) – HSST Final Assessment

Standards of proficiency

To gain entry on to the Higher Specialist Scientist Register you must demonstrate that you are able to practice within the 5 Domains:

  • Domain One: Professional Practice
  • Domain Two: Scientific Practice
  • Domain Three: Clinical Practice
  • Domain Four: Research, Development and Innovation
  • Domain Five: Clinical Leadership

Programme structure

Entry routes and requirements

Entry routes In England there are two routes into the programme

  • Direct entry – Trainees are competitively appointed into a training post funded through the local Health Education England training board
  • In-service entry – Trainees enter the programme with the support of their employers.
Entry requirements For both entry routes, HSST applicants must participate in the national recruitment/assessment process and meet the minimum entry requirements for the academic and work-based programme.

More detailed information on entry routes and requirements can be found on the NSHCS website.
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