Resources from the HSST Induction 2026

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 welcomes the new HSST trainees onto the programme. She talks about the importance of healthcare science, the role of the Consultant Clinical Scientist and its place in the future NHS.

Download the presentation slides – 2MB ODP

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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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Careers post HSST

A panel of HSST alumni talk about their career after finishing the programme and 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 HSST trainees talk about what it’s like to be on the programme and answer questions from the new HSST trainees.

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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.

Download the presentation slides – 3MB ODP

Last updated on 6th October 2026