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Academy for Healthcare Science – Good Scientific Practice

Information for trainees and training officers on Good Scientific Practice from the Academy for Healthcare Science

  • STP / HSST / Covid-19

Accreditation change notification form for PTP HEIs

Form for PTP HEIs to notify the Accreditation department of any changes to the training

  • PTP / Accreditation

Accreditation change notification form for STP HEIs

Form for STP HEIs to notify the Accreditation department of any changes to the training

  • STP / Accreditation

Accreditation change notification form for work-based providers (2020)

This form is for accredited departments to use to notify the School, of a significant change in circumstances which could affect training.

  • STP / Accreditation

Accreditation checklist for STP training planning

Use this checklist to help you create a detailed training plan for your trainee

  • STP / Accreditation

Accreditation guidance for providing the PTP

Guidelines for HEIs and their NHS/Health Service Partners delivering the BSc (Hons) Degree Programmes in Healthcare Science

  • PTP / Accreditation

Accreditation guidance for providing the STP

Guidelines for HEIs in England commissioned to provide new MSc Degree Programmes in Clinical Science

  • STP / Accreditation

Accreditation HEIs expression of intent form for new PTP programme

Application form for HEIs wanting to provide a new PTP programme

  • PTP / Accreditation

Accreditation HEIs submission form for PTP

Submission form for HEIs who wish to become accredited for the PTP

  • PTP / Accreditation

Accreditation STP Application for workbased providers (2021)

Application form to become an accredited training department for STP trainees

  • STP / Accreditation

AHCS Good Scientific Practice Consultation Document 2019

Consultation on the proposed revised standards – September 2019.

  • Healthcare Science

AHCS IPEM RCCP Joint Shared Temporary Register Statement

Joint Statement about the COVID-19 Shared Temporary Register for Healthcare Science
Practitioners

  • Covid-19

ASP Learning agreement and data sharing agreement

This is a copy of the learning agreement for all trainees undertaking an ASP.

  • ASP

ASP Programme Specification 2018 – Upper GI Physiology

Programme specification details for Upper GI Physiology

  • ASP

ASP Programme Specification 2019 – Intro and Upper GI

Programme specification details for Intro and Upper GI Physiology

  • ASP

ASP Programme Specification 2019 – Lower GI Physiology

Programme specification details for Lower GI Physiology

  • ASP

ASP Programme specification 2019 – Lower GI Physiology Endoanal Ultrasound

Programme specification details for Lower GI Physiology Endoanal Ultrasound

  • ASP

ASP Programme Specification 2019 – Upper GI Physiology only

Programme specification details for Upper GI Physiology only

  • ASP

ASP Programme Specification 2019 – Upper Lower GI Physiology

Programme specification details for Upper Lower GI Physiology

  • ASP

ASP Specialty proposal form for GI Physiology

Business case/proposal form for ASP GI Physiology

  • ASP

Assessing workplace based competencies

A presentation by Clare Anderson, Regional Tutor HEE London at a Train the Trainer event in London 2019.

  • Train the trainer

Assessment, learning and feedback

A presentation by Jane Lynch, STP Training Programme Director at a Train the Trainer event in 2020.

  • Train the trainer

Basic skills set document

Physiologists in London have created basic skills set documents so physiologists are able to think differently about their highly valuable transferable skills.

  • Covid-19

Checklists for training officers and their trainee

Three checklists for training officers to use before the trainee arrives, at the start of the training period and longer term.

  • STP / Accreditation

Complaints and Appeals Policy Relating to End-Point Assessments

This policy applies to all End Point Assessments conducted by the School.

  • EPA

Conflict of Interest policy – Apprenticeship End-point Assessment

This policy is to protect the interests of the apprentices taking the EPA provided by the School and the integrity of the School as the provider of the assessment.

  • Apprenticeships / EPA

Degree Apprenticeships – What employers need to know

This guide has been produced for workforce development and recruitment managers in the NHS to support delivery of workforce strategies and it focuses on degree level apprenticeships.

  • Apprenticeships

Education and training qualifications form for accredited departments

This form is to be completed by each person in the department who is involved in training

  • STP / HSST / Accreditation

Employers brief on the HCS Associate Apprenticeship Standard for Level 4

Details on the new level 4 apprenticeship standards for employers

  • Apprenticeships

Employers brief on the Healthcare Science Assistant Standard for Level 2

Details on the new level 2 apprenticeship standards for employers

  • Apprenticeships

End-point Assessment Memorandum of Agreement – Level 6

MoA for employers/ training providers for level 6

  • Apprenticeships / EPA

End-point Assessment Memorandum of Agreement – Levels 2 and 4

MoA for employers/ training providers for levels 2 and 4

  • Apprenticeships / EPA

Example of a record of planning meeting for STP

This is an example of a record of the initial planning meeting to be used with trainees

  • STP / Accreditation

Example of a SMART objectives log

This is an example of a time-based SMART objectives log.

  • STP / Accreditation

Example of a telephone one to one record for STP

This is an example telephone one to one record to be used with a trainee.

  • STP / Accreditation

Example of a training plan for STP

This example training plan can be used as a template

  • STP / Accreditation

Example of an end of month review document for STP trainees

This is an example end of first month review to be used with a trainee

  • STP / Accreditation

Fair Access Policy – Apprenticeship End-point Assessments

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that no apprentice registered with the School is advantaged or disadvantaged.

  • Apprenticeships / EPA

Getting started with OneFile

Guidance on using the online e-portfolio system.

  • OneFile

Guidance for departments on Accreditation visits

Information on what departments can expect at an accreditation panel visit.

  • STP / HSST / Accreditation

Guidance on accreditation review visits for PTP HEIs

Guidance on accreditation review visits
(2 years post accreditation) for higher education institutions and panel members

  • PTP / Accreditation

Guidance on providing evidence of meeting the requirements for the training officer role

Details of the information required on the application form to become an accredited training officer.

  • Accreditation

Healthcare Science Assistant Apprenticeship – Standard Level 2

Details of the apprentice standards for a Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant apprenticeship

  • Apprenticeships

HEE Covid-19 Extension table for completion

This Word document accompanies the HEE Salary support extensions due to Covid-19 letter, that was sent out in August 2020. The document contains the table to be completed with information regarding any extension requests.

  • Covid-19

HEE Letter re Training Allowance for the Higher Specialist Scientist Training Programme

Letter from Jenny Hannington, Head of Quality and Commissioning, HEE – February 2020.

  • HSST

HEE Letter re: Salary support extensions due to Covid-19 impact

Health Education England (HEE) letter, sent out in August 2020, to all organisations hosting a final year STP trainee, requesting information about training that has been paused, or where training has continued – but individual trainees have had to be paused due to Covid-19 restrictions.

  • Covid-19

Hosting an STP Trainee in your department

A presentation for training officers used at a Train the Trainer event in 2020.

  • Train the trainer

How to create a downloadable portfolio showcase

Guidance on how to create a downloadable portfolio showcase.

  • OneFile

How to respond to a submission in OneFile

Guidance on how to respond to a submission in OneFile.

  • OneFile

How to respond to a workplace based assessment

Guidance on how to respond to a workplace based assessment.

  • OneFile

How to set up email alerts in OneFile

Guidance on how to set up email alerts in OneFile.

  • OneFile

How to submit a competency in OneFile

Guidance on how to submit a competency in OneFile.

  • OneFile

How to unlock a submission in OneFile

Guidance on how to unlock a submission in OneFile.

  • OneFile

How-to-submit-a-workplace-based-assessment-2021

Guidance on how to submit a workplace-based assessment.

  • OneFile

HSST Life Sciences training plan example.xlsx

A training plan example relevant to HSST trainees in Life Sciences.

  • HSST

IACC Assessment criteria for STP trainees

An overview of the assessment criteria for STP trainees taking the IACC in 2020.

  • STP

IACC Requirements for submission (2020)

Details of the requirements for submission for STP trainees to the 2020 IACC.

  • STP

Information about the STP training roles

This information takes a look at the different roles required on the STP, from an Accreditation perspective.

  • STP / Accreditation

Introduction of OneFile for Training Officers

A presentation by Stuart Sutherland, Head of Digital, at a Train the Trainer event in 2020.

  • Train the trainer

Introduction to OneFile

A presentation by Chanelle Peters at a Train the Trainer event in London 2019.

  • Train the trainer

Jargon buster

A useful explanation of the acronyms used in the Scientist Training Programme.

  • STP

Joint statement from UK CSO Offices regarding workforce response to COVID-19

This statement was issued by the Chief Scientific Offices from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This statement was issued March 2020.

  • Covid-19

Letter regarding Research Sponsorship of Healthcare Science Trainees on STP and HSST Programmes during COVID Pandemic

Letter sent by Professor Berne Ferry, Head of the School to Medical Directors, HR Directors and Lead Healthcare Scientists – date July 2020.

  • Covid-19 / NSHCS

Letter regarding study time for STP and HSST trainees during the COVID-19 pandemic

Letter sent by Professor Berne Ferry, Head of the School to Medical Directors, HR Directors and Lead Healthcare Scientists – date July 2020.

  • Covid-19 / NSHCS

London Healthcare Science Trainee Network

A presentation by Nana Mensah at a Train the Trainer event in London 2019.

  • Train the trainer

Mid-term review of progression

A presentation by Andrew Williams, Head of Accreditation and Admissions at a Train the Trainer event in 2020.

  • Train the trainer

Modernising Scientific Careers: The UK Way Forward

This document informs key stakeholders of the strategy for the development of a healthcare science workforce and their education and training.

  • Healthcare Science

NHS Wellbeing poster

An A4 poster produced by the NHS to support and care for and protect all of our NHS people, whether at the front line or in supporting services.

  • Covid-19

NSHCS Plagiarism Policy 2020

This document outlines the process the School will use to consider allegations of plagiarism made against an individual. This policy applies to STP, HSST and ASP trainees.

  • STP / HSST / ASP

NSHCS Research sponsorship letter (July 2020)

A letter from Professor Berne Ferry, Head of the National School of Healthcare Science, to the Medical Directors, HR Directors, Heads of Research Governance and Governance Officers (UK Trusts) and Lead Healthcare Scientists. It was about research sponsorship of healthcare science trainees on the Scientist Training Programme (STP) and the Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) programme.

  • STP / HSST / NSHCS

NSHCS Study Time Statement (July 2020)

This letter was sent to the Medical Directors, HR Directors and Lead Healthcare Scientists in July 2020, from the School and university providers for STP and HSST. The letter was about trainee’s study time in 2020/21.

  • STP / HSST / NSHCS

Patient and Public Involvement presentation

A presentation by Graham Wilson, Training
Programme Director, Dr Owen Driskell, Clinical Academic Science Manager and Rosemary Harris, Public and Patient Representative on PPI.

  • PPI

Person specification for STP training officer

This document looks at the skills and experience required to become an STP training officer, from an Accreditation perspective.

  • STP / Accreditation

Planning for patient focused training

A presentation by Lisa Ayers, HSST Training Programme Director, at a Train the Trainer event in 2020.

  • Train the trainer

RCPath – The Bulletin (January 2021)

  • HSST

Reflective grid example

A reflective grid example for use by trainees and their training officers.

  • STP / Train the trainer

Staff Common Room Poster

NHS Practitioner Health, NHS England & NHS Improvement are hosting daily staff common room sessions.

  • Covid-19

Stakeholders in STP education

A presentation by Ms Aarti Makan, Professional Lead for Healthcare Science, London at a Train the Trainer event in London 2019.

  • Train the trainer

STP Clinical Engineering training plan example

A training plan example for use by trainees and their training officers.

  • STP / Train the trainer

STP competition ratios for direct entry 2014-2018

Information on the STP competition ratios for direct entry 2014-2018

  • STP

STP Genomics training plan example

A training plan example for use by trainees and their training officers.

  • STP / Train the trainer

STP Statement of agreement example

This is an example statement of agreement between the scientist’s employer and other training sites.

  • STP / Accreditation

STP Train the Trainer agenda

Agenda for the STP Train the Trainer event in Newcastle, October 2019.

  • Train the trainer

STP Train the Trainer introduction and purpose of the event

A presentation by at a Train the Trainer event in London 2019.

  • Train the trainer

Supporting the COVID-19 response: Guidance regarding healthcare science education and training

A statement from Professor Berne Ferry, Head of the National School of Healthcare Science, regarding healthcare science education and training during COVID-19. This statement was issued in April 2020.

  • Covid-19 / NSHCS

Supporting your trainee

A presentation by Lisa Ayers, HSST Training Programme Director, at a Train the Trainer event in 2020.

  • Train the trainer

Supporting your trainee

A presentation by Sarah Clinton, Training Manager at a Train the Trainer event in London 2019.

  • Train the trainer

Terms of Reference for Examination Boards

This document sets out the terms of reference for the NSHCS Examination Boards, for all End-point Assessment of all programmes under the School’s management.

  • STP / HSST / PTP / Apprenticeships / EPA

The NHS long term plan and people plan

A presentation by Ruth Thomsen
Scientific Director for London at a Train the Trainer event in London 2019.

  • Train the trainer

The STP, its aims, structure and overview

A presentation by Jane Lynch, STP Training Programme Director at a Train the Trainer event in London 2019.

  • Train the trainer

The STP, its aims, structure and overview

A presentation by Jane Lynch, STP Training Programme Director at a Train the Trainer event in 2020.

  • Train the trainer

The training plan

A presentation by Jane Lynch, STP Training Programme Director at a Train the Trainer event in London 2019.

  • Train the trainer

The Training Plan

The Training Plan presentation by Jane Lynch from HSST Train the Trainer – October 2019

  • HSST

Trainee and Training Officer Responsibilities

A presentation by Andrew Williams, Head of Accreditation & Admissions at a Train the Trainer event in 2020.

  • Train the trainer

Training officer and trainee responsibilities

A presentation by Ved Ramnani, Head Clinical Vascular Scientist and Sam Bean, Cardiac Science STP trainee at a Train the Trainer event in London 2019.

  • Train the trainer

UK Quality Code for Higher Education

The UK Quality Code for Higher Education is the definitive reference point for all UK higher education providers.

  • Healthcare Science

Workplace based activities

Workplace based activities presentation from Lisa Ayers at HSST Train the Trainer – October 2019

  • HSST

Workshop 1 – Assessment

A presentation used at a Train the Trainer event in London 2019.

  • Train the trainer
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