For all specialties the HSST curriculum delivers a mastery of higher scientific knowledge and clinical and scientific competence. During the 5 year programme you are required to contribute to innovation or improvement through service delivery, patient safety, care, public communication/outreach and quality management. The curriculum delivers both personal and professional development in:
- high-level leadership skills
- management
- teaching
- values, attitudes and behaviours
All of which are appropriate for higher professional practice in the NHS.
The HSST curricula was developed through joint working with:
- the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges
- individual medical royal colleges
- senior scientists
- scientific professional bodies
- employers and patients
Its underpinning academic doctoral programme was established through joint working with the Council for Healthcare Science in Higher Education and workforce commissioners.