Trust and Professionalism in

Science Belinda Phipps

CEO Science Council

ProfessionA paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a Formal qualification:• his/her chosen profession of teaching, • a barrister by profession

ProfessionalWorthy of or appropriate to a professional person; competent, skilful, or assured:• their professional expertise• their music is both memorable and professional

What is a Professional?

Trust is a funny thing …

How do you gain it and keep it and how do others verify you are trustworthy?

Trust of others affects promotion, earning and grants

Can you trust yourself? Would an ethical code and framework help? Because science can have consequences for

public health and safety, the public need a means of assuring themselves that scientists are, collectively and individually, trustworthy.

The planet needs scientists to help make life comfortable for all as well as sustainable. The need is urgent and science must be done well and ethically to safeguard all our futures.

Doctors, Nurses and Midwives must be registered and regulated but not scientists, even those working in the same hospitals?

Failure of Skill, Knowledge or Diligence

Conflict of Interest or Loyalty

Lack of Ethical consideration. Creation of unmitigated Risk

Fraud

How long did scientists in this company know of the risk of ovarian cancer?

What did the Scientists in VW know. What pressure were they under?

This man is still free to practice and publish and call himself a scientist.

Components of TrustTrust

Conduct

Openness

Transparency

Clarity

Honesty

Authenticity

Integrity

Collaboration

Teamwork

Selflessness

Ethics

Self Awareness

Consideration for others

Competence

Skills

Boundaries

Development

Knowledge

Breadth

Depth

Science Council registration covers a range of levels of qualifications and experience

Science Council registration covers a wide range of types of scientist

The structure of Science Council registration

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A: Application of knowledge and understanding

E: Professionalism

D: Professional practice

B: Personal responsibility

C: Interpersonal skills

Commitment to CPD

Professional body code of conduct

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