§ Audrey WiseTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many(a) ECG technicians, (b) orthotists, (c) prosthetists, (d) neuro-physiologists, (e) audiologists, (f) clinical biochemists, (g) clinical psychologists, (h) pharmacists and (i) physiotherapists are employed by the NHS in each grade; and for each grade how many of these are women. [39029]
§ Mr. MilburnThe information is not available in precisely the format requested, as the Department's non-medical workforce census no longer collects information about grade, and does not separately identify all of the staff groups requested. The table gives the information that is available.
National Health Service hospital and community health services scientific, therapeutic and technical staff by sex working in specific areas of work in England as at 30 September 1996. Whole-time equivalents Male Female Total All scientific, therapeutic and technical staff 25,480 73,550 99,030 All physiotherapy staff 1,340 12,520 13,860 Manager 20 140 160 Therapist 1,070 9,780 10,860 Tutor 30 30 Student/trainee 50 270 330 Helper/assistant 190 2,300 2,490 All clinical psychology staff 1,000 2,340 3,340 Manager 50 30 80 Scientist 810 1,720 2,530 Scientific officer 90 380 470 Technician 10 20 30 Student/trainee 50 180 230 All pharmacy staff 1,900 6,620 8,530 Manager 90 70 160 Scientist 970 2,260 3,230 Scientific officer 130 260 390 Technician 470 3,240 3,710 Student/trainee 20 1,401 70 Helper/assistant 220 660 880 1five or less Note:
Figures are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Source:
Department of Health 1996 non-medical workforce census