Resources from the HSST Induction 2025

Videos and presentation slides from this year's induction for new HSST trainees.

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The Consultant Clinical Scientist: Your role in the future NHS

Professor Delia Ripley welcomed the new HSST trainees onto the programme. She talked about the importance of healthcare science, the role of the Consultant Clinical Scientist and transforming healthcare.

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Introducing the HSST: What is the HSST?

Dr Owen Driskell talks about the different aspects of the Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) programme. Covering items such as the design of the programme, workplace learning, timelines and the doctorate.

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Introducing the HSST: Training responsibilities

Dr Lisa Ayers talks about the responsibilities of trainees, employers and workplace supervisors while on the HSST programme.

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Panel of inspirational alumni

A panel of 5 HSST alumni answer questions from the new HSST trainees.

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What is it like to be on and manage the HSST programme?

A panel of 5 HSST trainees answer questions from the new HSST trainees on what it’s like to be on the programme.

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Role of the NSHCS: Training support

Sally Clee talks about how the National School of Healthcare Science supports HSST trainees throughout their time on the programme and what resources are available to them.

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Q&A with Training Programme Directors and final remarks

HSST Training Programme Directors, Lisa Ayers and Owen Driskell answered questions from the new HSST trainees and talked about what happens next.

Download the presentation slides – 546KB ODP

Last updated on 8th October 2025