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About the Scientist Training Programme

In this section you will find everything you need to know about your time on the programme.

• Introducing the Scientist Training Programme

  The Scientist Training Programme (STP) is a three-year programme of work-based learning, supported by a University accredited master’s degree.

• What you can expect on the programme

  A quick overview for trainees of each of the three years of the Scientist Training Programme.

• Your STP curriculum

  Your training programme is made up of a series of modules which are detailed in the curriculum for your specialty. Your programme combines core, rotation and specialist modules. Full details about all of your modules can be found in the Curriculum Library.

• STP Curriculum FAQs for trainees

  A collection of commonly asked questions related to the STP curriculum.

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Scientist Training Programme Induction 2021

In this section you will find information about the STP induction for trainees due to start their training in September 2021.

• Scientist Training Programme Induction 2021

  Information and guidance relating to the STP Induction Day 2021.

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How will I be assessed?

In this section you will find information about the different types of assessment you will experience during the programme.

• The different methods of assessment

  The STP programme, across its university and work-based components, will make significant assessment demands of you. There is a substantial amount of assessment across your three years and a real variety of different types of assessment.

• What is work-based assessment?

  We use the term work-based assessments to refer to the range of observational, face-to-face assessment experiences that you are required to engage in across most of your modules.

• About the Midterm Review of Progression (MRP)

  This guidance will provide STP trainees with an overview of the MRP, how and why it is used and what support is available.

• Multi-source feedback (MSF)

  Trainees on the Scientist Training Programme are required to initiate two Multi-Source Feedback (MSF) assessments during their training – the first at around the 18-month point of their training, and the second at around the 30-month point.

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STP Final Assessment

In this section you will find details and guidance about the STP final assessment.

• Independent Assessment of Clinical Competence (2021)

  The Independent Assessment of Clinical Competence (IACC) 2021 assesses your readiness to practise as a newly qualified, threshold entry Clinical Scientist.

• Key dates for IACC (2021)

  Here are the key dates for the STP final assessment for trainees finishing the programme in 2021.

• Key dates for IACC (2022)

  Here are the key dates for the STP final assessment for trainees finishing the programme in 2022.

• How to submit your IACC critical reflective narrative (2021)

  This guidance is for STP trainees completing their IACC 2021 and will guide them through the steps involved in using the online system, eNetAssess, that we are using for trainees to submit their critical reflective narrative.

• Format of the IACC (2021)

  Here is the key information on the format of the IACC assessment 2021.

• Assessment of your IACC submission (2021)

  Your IACC 2021 submission will be assessed by a panel of three assessors from your speciality and who are independent of you.

• Understanding your IACC result and next steps (2021)

  In order to successfully achieve the STP you must achieve a pass in the IACC 2021 assessment.

• Appeals guidance for the STP Independent Assessment of Clinical Competence 2021

  The IACC is governed by the IACC Regulations and a set of operating policies.

• IACC 2021 webinars for trainees

  Here you will find recordings of the webinars and drop-in sessions relating to the IACC 2021.

• Rationale for the STP final assessment

  The STP final assessment is one of several conditions you must satisfy to complete the Scientific Training Programme and entitlement to full HCPC registration. In response to disruption to training caused by the Covid-19 pandemic some changes were made to the STP, including changes to the final assessment.

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STP Completion

In this section you will find details and guidance about completion of the Scientist Training Programme.

• STP Completion 2021

  Information and guidance for STP trainees completing the programme in 2021.

• STP Completion 2022

  Information and guidance for STP trainees completing the programme in 2022.

• STP Completion dates (all years)

  Here are the completion deadline dates for future STP trainees.

• Guidance about elective requirements for STP trainees completing between 2021 to 2023

  The elective period has been challenging for trainees to complete during the pandemic, the details below set out the current requirements for STP trainees completing the programme.

• Using the Exceptional Extenuating Circumstances policy to apply for an extension of time or change to training

  Trainees can apply for an extension of time or change to training via the EEC policy when circumstances affect their ability to continue training.

• Important documents for STP completion (all years)

  These are the documents you may need to refer to when completing on the Scientist Training Programme.

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OneFile

In this section you will find information and resource to help you become familiar with OneFile, your online e-portfolio.

• How to guidance and videos for STP/ PTP/ PGDip/ ASP trainees using OneFile

  Get help with some of the common tasks in OneFile.

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Training support

In this section you will find information and resources to support you during your time on the programme.

• Training support

  We want you to have the best training experience, but you should also take care of your health and wellbeing.

• Training support FAQs for STP trainees

  Here are the answers to some finance and personal circumstances questions relevant to STP trainees.

• Trainee networks

  Join your regional trainee network and make contact with other STP trainees in your area.

• COVID-19: STP trainee information

  Information for STP trainees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

• COVID-19: STP completion

  Information for trainees about changes to STP completion during the coronavirus pandemic.

• COVID-19: Supporting newly qualified scientists

  The NSHCS is conscious that our final year STP trainees may have experienced significant disruption to the last leg of their training provision.

• COVID-19: FAQs for STP trainees

  Information for STP trainees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Resources

In this section you will find some useful resources to help you with certain tasks.

• Online learning resources to support training for STP trainees

  We've gathered together some online resources to help support your training. Take a look at what's available for your area.

• Guide to producing good competency evidence

  Good competency evidence should show that you understand how to apply your knowledge, skills and experience.

• Good training planning

  Here you will find guidance and examples on creating a good training plan for trainees.

• What is Assessment for Learning (AfL)?

  Assessment for learning (AFL) is an approach to teaching and learning that creates feedback for the trainee which is then used to improve their performance. 

• Useful resources for STP trainees

  Here you will find some useful resources and external links that are relevant for STP trainees.

• Important documents for STP trainees

  We've gathered together documents you made need to refer to whilst on the Scientist Training Programme.