The ARTP Regional Network

Introduction - The Regional Network - Terms of Reference

(The format of groups described below are a suggestion only - each group is autonomous and is free to define its own 'constitution' locally.)

• To be attended by HOD’s (or deputy in absence) of all labs in the local region.
• Membership of the ARTP is not compulsory for participation in a Regional Group.
• A locally nominated Regional Facilitator feeds back to the ARTP Network Co-ordinator.

• Group catchment areas are not rigidly defined – individuals may attend whichever is most convenient (maybe more than one).

• Promote local discussion and feedback on national and regional subjects/topics including education, CPD, funding.
• To cascade regional opinions and problems up to ARTP Executive and for ARTP Executive to cascade down information on national matters.
• Local Management of nation-wide initiatives eg :-
  Quality Assurance scheme based on West Midlands model / Workforce Planning Surveys etc
• Careers promotion within local area
• Organisation of Regional CPD meetings
• Liaison with other regional clinical physiology groups, eg physicians, cardiology etc.

• Maintenance of contact lists and directory of laboratories within own Regional group.
• Production of minutes of meetings (to be held locally).
• Co-ordinate surveys from time to time to gain national picture on topics as required by ARTP.
• Brief written report of topics discussed & any concerns that may need addressing nationally to ARTP Network Co-ordinator

• Nation-wide sharing of good practice.
• Regular updates on national issues
• Direct input to ARTP Exec

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Regional Contacts

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The Scottish Forum

For more information about the Scottish Forum see The Scottish Forum Pages.

Contacts below...

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