The AAPT has a Council and Committee structure to support membership in professional and any other issues relating to anatomical pathology technology. In addition to the honorary roles of the President, Chair, Vice-Chair and Treasurer, ordinary Council members are elected each year at the AGM.
Each appointed Council member is required to be registered with the VRC and to serve on Council for a three-year term of office. It will also be likely that a Council member will sit on one of the seven committees that have been formed for the benefit of members.
| Honorary Officers of Council | |
| Chair: | James Lowell |
| President: | Professor Sebastian Lucas |
| Vice-Chair: | Ishbel Gall |
| Treasurer: | David Scott |
| Council | |
| Alison Anderson |
Re-election date 2013 AGM |
| Lydia Judge-Kronis | Re-election date 2012 AGM |
| Marisa Keenan | Re-election date 2012 AGM |
| David Shepherd | Re-election date 2014 AGM |
| Terry Johnson | Co-opted |
| John Pitchers | South & South West Lead |
| Christian Burt | Secretary |
| Hedley Glencross | IBMS |
Remit: Each year the AAPT host an annual one-day conference – with a trade exhibition and full social programme. The planning of such an event takes a huge effort and the AAPT is always looking for support from members to ensure a successful conference. In 2011, the conference was held in Glasgow. In 2012 the event will move to Bristol. Suggestions for suitable speakers are always welcome.
Lead: Lydia Judge-Kronis kroniL@gosh.nhs.uk
| Other Members: | |
| Alison Anderson | alianderson@ntlworld.com |
| David Scott | david.scott6@nhs.net |
| John Pitchers | john.pitchers@bristol.gov.uk |
| Christian Burt | mail@aaptuk.org |
Remit: The AAPT is committed to help ensure and improve the educational standards for anatomical pathology technologists. Of major importance is the introduction of a new qualification fit for purpose and registration requirements and this is the main piece of work being undertaken by this committee. The Education & Training Committee also encompasses Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and professional publications (i.e. best practice literature).
Chair: Terry Johnson terry.johnson@hey.nhs.uk
Vice-Chair: Professor Lucas sebastian.lucas@kcl.ac.uk
| Other Members: | |
| Ishbel Gall | ishbel.gall@nhs.net |
| James Lowell | james.lowell@gstt.nhs.uk |
| David Shepherd | david.shepherd@gstt.nhs.uk |
| Lydia Judge-Kronis | kroniL@gosh.nhs.uk |
| Tina Mackay | tina.mackay@sash.nhs.uk |
Useful link: http://www.fedhcs.net
Remit: The Federation was formed in 2002 as an overarching body for the professional organisations representing healthcare scientists. The government recognises healthcare scientists as vital to the delivery of its NHS Plan for England but the public is often unaware of the contribution they make to the services provided by the NHS. The Federation will provide a collective voice for science in the health service to the government, other health care professionals and to members of the public.
The AAPT is a member body of the Federation and has full representation on the Life Sciences Executive Committee of this organisation.
| FEDHCS AAPT Reps: | ||
| Lead: | James Lowell | james.lowell@gstt.nhs.uk |
| Alternate: | Tina Mackay | tina.mackay@sash.nhs.uk |
| Scottish Lead: | Ishbel Gall | ishbel.gall@nhs.net |
| Alternate: | Alison Anderson | alianderson@ntlworld.com |
Remit: This committee is primarily to raise the profile of anatomical pathology technologists with other professional groups involved in emergency planning and response and to assist organisations in their response during an emergency. It also has a remit to recommend and assess professional standards when requested to do so.
This involves communication with the Home Office, deployment agencies and many other organisations. The committee also promotes relevant forensic and emergency planning courses that are available for anatomical pathology technologists to attend.
Lead: Alison Anderson alianderson@ntlworld.com
| Other Members: | |
| James Lowell | james.lowell@gstt.nhs.uk |
| Ishbel Gall | ishbel.gall@nhs.net |
| Tina Mackay | tina.mackay@sash.nhs.uk |
Remit: This group has a very specific remit to help all members who have any questions relating to the Human Tissue Act and to assess the implications of the Act with regards to professional practice and make recommendations to the Authority with regards to codes of practice and APTs
| Members: | |
| James Lowell | james.lowell@gstt.nhs.uk |
| Guy Singleton | guy.singleton@colchesterhospital.nhs.uk |
| David Shepherd | david.shepherd@gstt.nhs.uk |
Remit: The remit of this working group is to encourage membership and keep tabs on workforce planning issues. It is hoped that this committee will encompass regional representation if it were to become a viable option for the AAPT membership to support
The professional representation is to work with members to represent the AAPT at meetings such as Victims Voice meetings and anywhere where an anatomical pathology technologist voice should be heard. The AAPT would love to hear from member’s who are keen to represent the profession at various forums. The committee will also have a remit in setting the governance framework in which the regional groups will operate under.
Contact: Ishbel Gall ishbel.gall@nhs.net
| Members: | |
| David Shepherd | david.shepherd@gstt.nhs.uk |
| Sam Goss | samuel.goss@salisbury.nhs.uk |
Remit: To promote the benefits of being a voluntary registered anatomical pathology technologist. To liaise with the Voluntary Registration Council for Healthcare Science, and to help member’s through the application process. To work towards statutory regulation of the profession and to review standards of proficiency
Registrar: James Lowell james.lowell@gstt.nhs.uk
Member: David Shepherd dshepherd@westminster.gov.uk
| Scrutinisers: | |
| Andrea Mellor | andrea.mellor@hey.nhs.uk |
| Alison Anderson | alianderson@ntlworld.com |
| Tina Mackay | tina.mackay@sash.nhs.uk |
| David Scott | david.scott6@nhs.net |
Remit: A working group to liaise with end of life care groups with regard to anatomical pathology practice and the care of deceased patients and their friends and relatives.
Lead Co-ordinator: Lydia Judge-Kronis kroniL@gosh.nhs.uk
| Members: | |
| Marisa Keenan | marisa.keenan@pbh-tr.nhs.uk |
| Sam Goss | samuel.goss@salisbury.nhs.uk |
| Ishbel Gall | ishbel.gall@nhs.net |