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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Application form for HEIs wanting to provide a new PTP programme

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

Application form to become an accredited training department for STP trainees

Consultation on the proposed revised standards – September 2019.

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

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

Programme specification details for Upper GI Physiology

Programme specification details for Intro and Upper GI Physiology

Programme specification details for Lower GI Physiology

Programme specification details for Lower GI Physiology Endoanal Ultrasound

Programme specification details for Upper GI Physiology only

Programme specification details for Upper Lower GI Physiology

Business case/proposal form for ASP GI Physiology

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Details on the new level 4 apprenticeship standards for employers

Details on the new level 2 apprenticeship standards for employers

MoA for employers/ training providers for level 6

MoA for employers/ training providers for levels 2 and 4

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

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

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

This example training plan can be used as a template

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

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

Guidance on using the online e-portfolio system.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Guidance on how to create a downloadable portfolio showcase.

Guidance on how to respond to a submission in OneFile.

Guidance on how to respond to a workplace based assessment.

Guidance on how to set up email alerts in OneFile.

Guidance on how to submit a competency in OneFile.

Guidance on how to unlock a submission in OneFile.

Guidance on how to submit a workplace-based assessment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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