What is a modality?
The HPC will register you as a Clinical Scientist. However, because this encompasses a range of distinct professions, they will also note on the register your modality or speciality – though this is not publicly available. The modality is simply a self-declaration of the limitations of your fitness to work. It should be clearly understood that registration conveys a “fitness to work” – a standard of quality and safety. It does in no way indicate a “fitness for the job” which rests entirely with the employing health authority. The HPC do not require you to re-register if your work and your role changes. You remain registered as a Clinical Scientist but are expected to maintain the necessary CPD and training in working practices to fulfil the criteria for “fitness to work”. Sub-modalities are not recorded by the HPC and are simply divisions of modalities that allow better assessment of candidates upon application.
