How to get a training post for an STP trainee

Information for employers thinking about recruiting a trainee either through the STP direct entry or in-service route.

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Regional NHS England commissioners annually liaise with employers to scope demand for new posts. Any employer wishing to provide a training post must submit an expression of interest to the commissioners.

You need to contact your local healthcare science lead as there may be specific conditions your department needs to have in place. You must also inform your lead scientist and Trust education and training lead of your plans to employ an STP trainee.

Also, take a look at our accreditation information as you will have to pass the accreditation process before becoming an authorised training centre.

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Useful information

We recommend that employers read through the following information before submitting an expression of interest to commissioners.

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Healthcare Science Leads

Contact details Area
Jennifer Boughen
Katrina Oates
East of England
Please email england.healthcarescience.london@nhs.net London
Maxine Kwofie
Tel: 0121 695 2500
Midlands (East and West)
Sally Drew
Tel: 07920 834506
North East, Yorkshire and Humber
Hilda Muchenje North West
Shakira Greaves South East (Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Wessex, Thames Valley)
Mark Wilson South West (includes Salisbury)
Christine Love
Tel: 01445 848548
Website: HEIW recruitment to STP
Wales
Robert Farley
Tel: 0131 656 3230
Scotland
Peter Barbour
Professor Ian Young
Northern Ireland

Last updated on 21st November 2025