The Manchester Academy for Healthcare Scientist Education (MAHSE) is pleased to announce that Dr. Phil Macdonald has been appointed as MAHSE Deputy Director and will lead on the STP provision within MAHSE. Phil will work with MAHSE Director Carol Ainley, and Anne White, the MAHSE Deputy Director (HSST). Carol Ainley said “Phil has been involved with MAHSE for many years in his role with STP Blood Sciences and I’m looking forward to working with him in his new role as MAHSE Deputy Director”.
Phil has been MSc Clinical Science (Blood Sciences) Programme Director since 2014 and was previously a Senior Clinical Scientist within the NHS. Phil said of his appointment “I’m looking forward to this unique opportunity to work in MAHSE with colleagues across Universities, the NHS and other external stakeholders. I’m keen to carry on with the excellent work that has already been done and I hope to bring further developments and innovations to the programmes to ensure we continue to offer vital training for healthcare scientists around the country”.