Andrew Simpson
Clinical Scientist specialising in Clinical Scientific Computing, Healthcare Informatics and Digital Healthcare Science
Professional Summary
I am a HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist and Chartered Engineer with a multidisciplinary background spanning computational science, medical physics, clinical engineering and healthcare technology.
My work focuses on the integration of advanced computing into healthcare science and clinical practice. I specialise in Clinical Scientific Computing, combining expertise in software engineering, healthcare informatics, clinical safety and governance to develop digital solutions that support patient care and healthcare services.
Throughout my career I have worked across neurosciences, respiratory medicine, sleep medicine, critical care, clinical engineering, medical physics and radiotherapy. This broad clinical background continues to shape my approach to healthcare technology, ensuring that digital solutions remain grounded in real clinical need.
My professional interests include Clinical Scientific Computing, healthcare informatics, Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), healthcare AI, digital clinical safety and the future of digital healthcare science.
Professional Interests
Education
BSc (Hons) Computing & Networks
Teesside University
MSc (by Research) Computer Science
University of York
Human-Computer Interaction & Software Engineering
Clinical Training
Certificate of Attainment in Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering
Association of Clinical Scientists (Route II)
Medical Physics • Physiological Measurement • Computing
First Year Medical Physics STP MSc Modules
Newcastle University
Professional Registration
Vision
My professional ambition is to help shape the future of healthcare science through the integration of advanced computing, software engineering and clinical practice.
I am particularly interested in Clinical Scientific Computing, healthcare AI, digital healthcare science and the safe adoption of emerging technologies within clinical environments.
I believe healthcare scientists have a unique opportunity to bridge clinical practice and technology, helping organisations realise the benefits of data, software and digital innovation whilst maintaining patient safety and scientific rigour.