Examples of how Annex U might apply

Biomedical Scientists

1. Exit from approved BMS BSc degree programme plus 1 year IST (log book completion)

2. Exit from part time approved BMS degree plus completion of log book

3. Fast track arrangements for non accredited degree graduates which usually involves PGD or equivalent plus In service training

4. Exit from new co terminus BMS degree where professional practice is integrated

1. Have acquired background knowledge during as part of approved degree programme acquiring NHS skills and completing logbook during employment as trainee MLSO under the enhanced rates

2. Employed as trainee MLSO and undertaking part time study at the same time as receiving in service training

3. Same as for part time degree students as there is both further study required and in-service training (BMS)

4. Enter service with training completed as part of degree

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4. Match to band 5 profile

Clinical Perfusionists

Similar to Clinical Physiologists - will be regulated during 2006

1st degree in clinical perfusion science or fast track PGD

Most are employed in NHS trusts, undergo IST, and attend an academic programme. Level of employment varies but most are paid at MTO3 or 2 as a minimum

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Clinical Physiology - Audiologists

1. Will be regulated during 2006 under the Clinical Physiology banner but with current requirement for degree in Audiology although some exceptions during transitional period.

2. The other arrangements during transitional period means that some students will need to be treated as for clinical physiology students (including those fast track non audiology graduates)

Generally full time degree with integral professional practice for 12 months in year 3 although some ad hoc arrangements exist in various parts of the country

Ad hoc arrangements will include part time study for HNC or PGD or top or academic training plus IST

Should match band 5 profile or be covered by 2ii (to be consistent with BMSs) dependent on training required

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Clinical Physiologists

Excluding Audiology but including Cardiology, Neurophysiology, Respiratory Physiology, GI physiology

Will be regulated during 2006 - application to HPC approved DH preparing public consultation document

Requires 1st degree in clinical physiology with some fast track routes but with specified professional practice requirement of two years

Variety of employment grades utilised from trainee MTO to MTO 1 or 2 (which is the most usual). Most individuals are employed in NHS Trusts and receive IST as part of ongoing 4 year education and training programmes with the academic component delivered by a HEI

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Clinical Technologists

Includes nuclear and engineering based disciplines, equipment managements and renal care technologists

Similar to Clinical Physiologists - will be regulated during 2006

Will require 1st degree in clinical technology although some exceptions during transitional period

Currently most training done IST and at the same time trainees attend a variety of academic programmes

Move to part time degree with integrated professional practice

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Some clinical engineering disciplines will be covered by paragraph 2i

Clinical Photography /Medical Illustration

Maxillo facial prothestics

Mortuary technician

Cytoscreeners

Clinical Photographers will be regulated in 2006

Only voluntary registration schemes exist at the moment but to practice requires formal certification

Med illustrators/clinical photo variety of routes

Max fac = 4 year Dental Technology Sciences Degree + 2 year Professional Studies Diploma in Maxillofacial Prosthetics +

2 years Vocational training to include completion of log book and portfolio of evidence covering practice, OR:

4 year Dental Technology Sciences Degree + 2 year MSc in Craniomaxillofacial Prosthetics + 1 year vocational training to include portfolio of evidence covering practice

Employed as trainees within the NHS and undergo theoretical and practical training

2i or ii or iii depending on route of entry

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Child Psychotherapy

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Dental Nurses

BTEC (dental nursing) Usually two years full-time

NHS Employed student dental nurses paid on current MTO or similar 'training' grade

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Estate Apprentice

Undertakes training over three or four years to become a craftsperson

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Estate officers Trainee

Eligible for BTEC/SCOTVEC etc +in training for entry to more senior post; or

Eligible for entry to appropriate degree course which will lead to appropriate professional qualification. Length related to training course followed; or requirement of professional body.

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Nurses & Midwifes

Those training to be a nurse or midwife are paid a bursary - not funded by the employer. Qualified nurse training to become a midwife or health visitor is normally seconded to the training post and should be paid as per the organisations secondment arrangements

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Midwifes & Health Visitor

Qualified nurse training to become a midwife or health visitor is normally seconded to the training post and paid as per the organisations secondment arrangements.

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Pre-Registration Pharmacist

Pre registration graduate or University and college based sandwich course students undergoing approved pre-registration training in pharmacy departments

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Operating Department Practitioner

Dip(HE) ODP (HPC) Usually two or three years

1. Bursary route full time students who undertake 3000 clinical practice hours

2. NHS employed student ODPs paid on current MTO or similar 'training' grade

3. NHS employed staff seconded

1. Not covered by AFC

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3. Normal secondment rules apply

Pharmacy Technicians

BTEC (pharmacy Technician) plus NVQ3 usually two or three years

NHS Employed student pharmacy technicians paid on current MTO or similar 'training' grade

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Public Health (non-medical)

see Pay Circular (AforC) 1/2007