Workforce Development Committee

The Workforce Development Subcommittee will hold professional responsibility and provide professional direction on behalf of the Association for Clinical Genetic Science (ACGS) to support the training and educational development of healthcare science staff working in NHS Genetic Laboratories from the UK and to make recommendations about future workforce requirements.

Alison Taylor Beadling

Co-chair

Alison Taylor Beadling
Michelle Fenlon

Co-chair

Michelle Fenlon

Genetics Workforce

Genetics Technologist Registration

Routes to Registration

In 2015 the Association of Clinical Scientists (ACS) and the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)have produced a summary guide to outline the different options available to individuals wishing to apply to obtain Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC) registration as a Clinical Scientist in the UK.

Related Files

Higher Specialist Scientific Training (HSST)

Here you will find documents and links of interest to those wishing to find out more about Higher Specialist Scientific Training.

Pre-Registration Scientist

Pre-Registration Scientist Survey 2021