IPEM submits evidence supporting statutory regulation for Clinical Technologists

Today we have submitted our formal evidence to the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) as part of its review of the Register of Clinical Technologists.

Clinical Technologists play an essential role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care across the NHS, working with increasingly complex technologies that support diagnosis, treatment and ongoing patient management. As the profession has evolved, IPEM believes the regulatory framework must evolve alongside it.

IPEM's submission presents evidence that the current voluntary registration model no longer provides sufficiently consistent, system-wide assurance proportionate to the complexity, autonomy and risk profile of modern Clinical Technologist practice. Our submission concludes that statutory regulation is now necessary to strengthen patient safety, public protection and public confidence.

The evidence has been developed with contributions from members and stakeholders across the profession. IPEM is also pleased to see a number of partner organisations submitting evidence to the PSA, demonstrating the broad support for strengthening the regulatory framework for Clinical Technologists.

Robin McDade, Director of IPEM's Education and Professional Standards Committee (EPSC), said:

"Clinical Technologists undertake increasingly complex and autonomous roles that are fundamental to the safe delivery of modern healthcare. While voluntary registration has served the profession well, it can no longer provide the consistent, system-wide assurance needed to reflect the complexity and risk profile of contemporary practice. We believe the evidence demonstrates that statutory regulation is now necessary to strengthen patient safety, protect the public and maintain confidence in the profession."

IPEM would like to thank everyone who contributed to the submission and looks forward to continuing to work with the PSA and partner organisations as the review progresses.