The aims of the East of England Healthcare Science Trainee Network are:
- to facilitate communication between trainees and the School
- to organise events to help trainees complete Professional Practice competencies
- to promote the STP within and outside the NHS, and to be a vocal advocate for trainees
- to provide support for trainees, especially for those at smaller hospitals or those in smaller specialisms
There are four board meetings a year, to which all involved in the STP and HSST are welcome. Each training department is encouraged to send a representative to the board meeting. We also hold workshops and social events. See our website or email us for more information. You can also click this link to register.
Contact details
Email: eoehcs@gmail.com
Website: https://eoehstn.wordpress.com/
X: @EoEHSTN
Instagram: eoehstn
A new regional trainee network in the East Midlands region has been established and a committee formed. You can reach the network via their Instagram and Twitter accounts. They hope to have a new website up and running soon.
Contact details
Instagram: stp_emtn
X: @EastMidHCSTN
The London Healthcare Science Trainee Network offers support to PTP and STP trainees across London. The network aims to enable London PTP and STP trainees to:
- be a part of a community of healthcare science trainees
- create and build connections with other healthcare science trainees and professionals
- promote healthcare science within the NHS and to the public
- access additional training support
- share placement experiences
The network aims to hold quarterly events including an annual welcome event for new trainees and also hosts monthly social events for all London trainees. The London Network is a network for trainees run by trainees. Elections for the Network Board are held each June. Stay up to date with the latest news by joining the mailing list.
Contact details
Email: LondonHCSTN@gmail.com
Website: https://londonhcstn.co.uk
X: @LondonHCSTN
The North East Scientist Training Network wishes to support all their STP trainees as much as possible and organises the following regular events each year.
- December – Training Feedback Session
- January – Healthcare Science Open Day
- May – Training Feedback Session/Elective Presentation Events
- September – STP Scientific Paper Presentation Competition
At each of the above events STP trainees get the opportunity to meet other trainees in different fields and different years. Consequently a number of informal networks have emerged which result in STP trainees meeting socially and as part of relevant journal clubs. All HENE STP trainees are aware of the informal networks and can be contacted directly for further information.
Contact details
Email Katie Marshall for further information about this network.
Please email the network for further information.
Contact details
Email: NWHCSTN@outlook.com
X: @NorthWestHCSTN
The Oxford and Thames Valley Healthcare Science Trainee Network is a trainee-run network for trainee healthcare scientists from Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. We hold monthly meetings which consist of talks from respectable guest speakers and presentations from our trainees. We also have a few outreach programmes throughout the year.
Contact details
Email: STP-Oxford@oxnet.nhs.uk
Website: https://oxfordandthamesvalleystp.wordpress.com
X: @HCScience_Ox
This network is for STP trainees within the Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex and Kent areas. We currently meet on a monthly basis at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford and hold online quarterly meetings. During these sessions we aim to cover the requirements to support the completion of professional practice competencies, as well as additional content and networking opportunities to support your professional development.
Contact details
Email: rsch.southeasttraineenetwork@nhs.net
X: @SouthEastHCSTN
As a network we aim to provide a voice to the trainees within the South West and feedback regional related HCS training matters to Health Education South West and Trainee Representative Group at the School. Among other things, we aim to identify issues as well as positive aspects within all healthcare science training pathways and utilise this information to improve the experience for you. The network will provide a place to communicate with other trainees in the South West, both within and between specialisms. In addition, the network will provide useful resources for trainees throughout their training programme.
Why be a part of the South West trainee network?
- it provides a hub to ask questions and gain advice or support
- to establish shared ownership – we want your ideas and for you to be involved
- be involved in the organisation of and participation at events that will be beneficial for many aspects of your training
- a way of meeting new people within and between different specialism and NHS trusts
We hope to put on a variety of events throughout the year which are accessible and useful for everyone including: new trainee events, networking, and elective and research events. In addition, we want to be more involved with STEM events as a network. Most of these events will be held online to make it as easy as possible to participate, with some in person events to help networking. Please get in touch if there is information on events that you would like to disseminate out to other STP users in the area such as STEM/University careers/professional discipline-wide event.
Contact details
Email: swhcstn@gmail.com
X: @swhcstn
We are a small group of STP trainees that are training in all parts of Wales! We want to connect, represent and champion our healthcare science trainees here in Wales. As a trainee-led network we are looking for STP trainees (from all years) to take on leading and organisational roles to support the running of the network. This is a fantastic opportunity to build connections, develop skills and achieve STP competencies. These roles include, but are not exclusive to:
- communications (running online pages and accounts)
- sponsorship/funding management
- organising network meetings (e.g. discussing current issues in Wales to take to board meetings, elective opportunities etc.)
- peer training
If you want to get involved in leading the network, or want to connect with other trainees in our region, please contact us on our platforms below.
Contact details
Email WHCSTN@outlook.com or the email the Chair Ffion.lewis2@wales.nhs.uk for further details about this network.
X: @WHCSTN
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/759184081203920/
The aims of the network are:
- showcase trainee scientists in the Wessex region
- ensure that each Trust is aware of us, our role and our different training schemes, so that in the future we will be considered in decisions regarding funding, secondments, services etc
- promote education and conference attendance
- share ideas, create projects and get involved
- unite scientists within the wider healthcare organisation
Very importantly, socialise and support each other. We realise that moving for the respective training schemes can mean moving to an entirely different location. A location where you might know no one and be far from home. If all you want to gain from this network is to be welcomed by a friendly face, we can provide that.
We want to develop material to support you, such as useful contacts and links, examples of research projects and electives and information on accessing events to develop scientific and professional skills. Moreover we want to ensure the wellbeing of every scientist undergoing training through the School.
Contact details
The West Midlands Healthcare Scientist Trainee Network (HCSTN) aims to support STP trainees throughout their training and hosts regular networking events including:
- welcome event for new STP trainees
- professional practice event
- New Year / spring networking day
These sessions give trainees the chance to network across STP specialisms, as well as the opportunity to showcase their electives and MSc Research Projects.
Contact details
Email: WestmidlandsHCSTN@gmail.com
X: @WestMidsHCSTN
The Yorkshire and Humber Healthcare Science Trainee Network has been set up to increase the multidisciplinary networking of students in the region. The board is a dedicated group of trainees that aim to provide representation, opportunities for development, support and advice for all healthcare science trainees (PTP and STP), of all specialisms, in all years across Yorkshire and Humber. The Trainee Network Board’s vision is to promote and increase awareness of healthcare science and the training programmes to trainees, trainers and NHS Trusts across Yorkshire and Humber. So, if you are a healthcare science trainee in the Yorkshire and Humber region, then visit our website for more details, and sign up via the website to receive updates and information about future events.
Contact details
Email: yh.hcstn@gmail.com
Website: https://future.nhs.uk/YorksHumberHealthcareScientists/grouphome
X: @YH_HSTN