Trainers
Useful information and guidance for STP trainers and assessors.
The STP and your responsibilities
An introduction to the key components of the STP and details of your responsibilities as a Training Officer.
Introducing the Scientist Training Programme
A 3-year programme of work-based learning, supported by a University accredited master’s degree.
NSHCS training standards – trainer responsibilities
The NSHCS training standards and their associated support resources will help trainers to know how to work from best practice from the start.
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Training for STP trainers
Training standards, guidance and resources for STP training officers and assessors.
Work-based assessment
Key information about how a trainee will be assessed in the workplace while on the programme.
NSHCS work-based assessment standards
The work-based assessment standards define how work-based assessments should be conducted and the responsibilities of trainees, trainers and assessors.
Review of progression
Regular reviews of progression monitor a trainee's progress against key targets and provides an opportunity for individual feedback and support.
The STP review of progression
Information about the different stages of the review of progression process and what support will be offered.
The STP Final Year Assessment
The STP Final Year Assessment has been designed to sit alongside the ‘on-programme’ assessments completed in the workplace and on the MSc programme.
The STP Final Year Assessment
The STP Final Year Assessment ensures trainees can integrate and apply the knowledge, skills and behaviours developed over the programme.
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Specialty expert roles
There are a number of roles for speciality experts that are required to deliver the STP Final Year Assessment.
Preparing to assess for the STP Final Year Assessment
Everything you need to know in order to be ready to assess on the STP Final Year Assessment
Independent Assessment of Clinical Competence (IACC)
Guidance on the Independent Assessment of Clinical Competence, the final assessment for trainees who started the programme before 2022 and Clinical Microbiology 2022 trainees.
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IACC guidance for assessors
Essential guidance for assessors taking part in the IACC.
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Guidance for assessors on using OneFile to access IACC portfolios
Guidance to help you through the steps involved in accessing IACC portfolios and evidence on OneFile.
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Guidance on using eNetAssess for assessors
Guidance to help you through the steps involved in accessing, downloading and marking IACC critical reflections on eNetAssess.
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IACC assessor briefing webinar
An important briefing for assessors taking part in the IACC.
Completion of the STP
Guidance about what is required for trainees to complete the Scientist Training Programme in a specific year.
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Updated
Guidance for trainees and training departments on STP 2025 completion
Information on what is required for trainees exiting the programme in 2025.
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STP Completion dates (all years)
Completion deadline dates for trainees on the Scientist Training Programme.
OneFile and Agilio Feedback
Guidance to help you become familiar with OneFile, your online e-portfolio, and with Agilio Feedback, the multi-source feedback service.
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How to guidance and videos for STP/ PTP/ ETP/ ASP training officers using OneFile
Get help with some of the common tasks in OneFile.
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OneFile webinar recordings
Watch the latest webinars for trainees, training officers and supervisors, on the different elements of OneFile.
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How to use the Turnitin Checker in OneFile – A guide for training officers and assessors
Familiarise yourself with the Turnitin feature in OneFile by following this guidance.
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Agilio Feedback
Trainees are expected to have completed 2 Multi-Source Feedback assessments by the time of completion.
Resources
Resources for you and your trainee to use during their time on the programme.
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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.