East
of England STP and HSST Trainee Network
Terms
of Reference
1 Purpose
The
purpose of the Trainee Network panel is to:
1.1 Ensure
effective co-ordination of the issues and concerns related to trainee
Healthcare Scientists and Practitioners within the East of England;
1.2 Review
STP and HSST issues and comment on developments;
1.3 Take
forward initiatives and responsibilities relevant to trainee
Healthcare Scientists and Practitioners;
2 Functions
The
Trainee Network shall:
2.1 Promote
the profile of trainee Healthcare Scientists within and outside the
EoE;
2.2 Act
as a communication pathway between members of the Trainee Network;
2.3 Represent
EoE trainee Healthcare Scientists to the NSHCS and HEE;
2.4 Endeavour
to advise members of the Trainee Network on any issues, within the
remit of EoE, which may arise. (Where issues can not be resolved by
the Trainee Network panel, they will be escalated as appropriate);
2.5 Provide
relevant information to trainees as appropriate;
2.6 Organise
events throughout the year to support and encourage trainee
healthcare scientists and prepare for qualification
3 Frequency
and conduct of meetings
3.1 The
EoE Network meets four times a year, usually as set out below:
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Key
functions
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September
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Welcome
new trainees and outline purpose of EoE network
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Advertise
for new panel members
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Feedback
on Interdisciplinary case studies workshop
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November
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February
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June
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3.2 In
the absence of the Chair the committee members shall select a person
to Chair the meeting.
3.3 The
Secretary or nominated individual shall ensure formal minutes are
made of the meeting.
4 Communications
and records
4.1 An
electronic or paper copy of the agenda and agreed minutes of each
meeting shall be sent to all network members, including training
officers and be made available on the Google Drive of the network
email account
4.2 Email
addresses will only be added to the communication list if the
individual requests to receive updates
4.3 All
electronic communication will be sent out with the email addresses of
recipients blind carbon copied
4.4 A
summary report will be written for all events, and anonymous feedback
from attendees will be collated and stored in the Google drive for
future reference
4.5
In addition to email communication, the facebook page and blog will
have network information and news
5 Membership
The
Trainee Network panel membership is as follows:
5.1 Chair/Co-chair;
Secretary, Communications and technology officer and any other roles
as required
5.2 Trainee
Network panel members volunteer or can be nominated for any of the
roles
5.3 Trainee
Network panel members will also usually become representatives for
the EoE network to the NSHCS and HEE but other members may volunteer
to attend events if desired
5.4 Members
of the Trainee Network panel will be replaced as required. An
advertisement for new members will be emailed, posted on the facebook
page and the blog.
