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That CAN'T be true! / Re: I don’t understand physics: does anyone understand physics these days?
« on: 08/01/2021 23:32:24 »
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There are two distinct aspects to the provision of scientific services in health care, and probably in most other industries. Broadly speaking, some problems require investigating and solving "off line" and are in the realm of research and development rather than clinical service, though they usually originate from a perceived failure or inadequacy of a clinical service. Meanwhile, the much larger area of clinical services requires the continuous provision of quality-controlled scientific investigation using proven techniques and technologies. Pretty much the same academic entry requirements apply to both areas of work, but in my experience people succeed and progress in one or other area depending on a developing preference for radical innovation versus consistency and patient contact. Within the NHS, at least, this was recognised by constructing parallel pay scales, the "scientific officer" scale consisting of several short bands with promotion depending on a record of innovation and discovery, and the "technical officer" scale with longer bands to allow for personal development in post and promotion reflecting managerial and clinical responsibility.
There are two distinct aspects to the provision of scientific services in health care, and probably in most other industries. Broadly speaking, some problems require investigating and solving "off line" and are in the realm of research and development rather than clinical service, though they usually originate from a perceived failure or inadequacy of a clinical service. Meanwhile, the much larger area of clinical services requires the continuous provision of quality-controlled scientific investigation using proven techniques and technologies. Pretty much the same academic entry requirements apply to both areas of work, but in my experience people succeed and progress in one or other area depending on a developing preference for radical innovation versus consistency and patient contact. Within the NHS, at least, this was recognised by constructing parallel pay scales, the "scientific officer" scale consisting of several short bands with promotion depending on a record of innovation and discovery, and the "technical officer" scale with longer bands to allow for personal development in post and promotion reflecting managerial and clinical responsibility.
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