Yes. Applicants will need to demonstrate an aptitude for innovation. Part of the selection process will include submitting a project proposal that will form part of the Fellow’s programme. The fit and ambition of the project form part of the selection.
Not explicitly. To benefit from the programme, it is a requirement that any applicant is in an established NHS post, has completed training appropriate to their discipline/specialism and has a minimum of 1 year’s post-training experience. The scheme is open to those in England and Wales. The funding requires the NHS post to be based in England/Wales.
We envisage this for an individual for 1 bursary, however, this could still be supported by a team.
No. The programme is for Healthcare Scientists, 1-year post qualification and working in the NHS, who are interested in the end to end pathway of medical technology development, with some relevant background.
In NHS Wales, Radiographers and Operating Department Practitioners are included within Healthcare Science and, as such, HCPC registered Radiographers and Operating Department Practitioners working in NHS Wales are also eligible to apply for this fellowship.
Yes. Those involved in adopting new technologies, redesigning services to accommodate implementation of technologies or repurposing existing technology into new disciplines would be most welcome to apply.