Trainers

Getting a Trainee

This information is for employers who are considering employing an STP trainee, either through the in-service or direct entry route.

Training roles and responsibilities

It is important that you and your trainee both know what is expected of you and who is responsible for various aspects of the programme.

Guidance for working with the 2022 STP curricula

This guidance is aimed at training officers with a new trainee starting in September 2022 on the new STP curriculum.

Planning for the new STP curriculum – lunchtime webinars

These sessions cover a range of topics relating to the new STP curriculum and are aimed at training officers with a new trainee starting in September 2022.

Recordings of the ‘Planning for the new STP 2022 curriculum’ webinars

The webinars cover a range of topics relating to the new STP curriculum and are aimed at training officers with a new trainee starting in September 2022.

STP Independent Assessment of Clinical Competence 2021 – Assessor guidance

The STP final assessment (IACC 2021) assesses the trainee's readiness to practise at the level of a newly qualified, threshold Clinical Scientist in their specialism.

Guidance on using eNetAssess for STP assessors

This guidance will help you in accessing, downloading and marking the IACC Critical Reflections 2021.

Guidance on accessing OneFile portfolios for IACC 2021 assessors

This guidance will help assessors when accessing OneFile portfolios and reviewing cited evidence for the IACC Critical Reflection 2021.

Midterm review of progression – support meetings guidance

There are a number of actions trainees and training officers should take to prepare for the meetings.

Methods of work-based assessment used on the STP

The work based assessment programme uses a number of different methods to assess a trainee's performance.

How to guidance and videos for STP/ PTP/ PGDIP/ ASP training officers using OneFile

Get help with some of the common tasks in OneFile.

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 STP competency evidence resources

Here you will find a collection of good competency evidence examples together with some specific guidance for STP trainees.

Important documents for STP trainers

FAQs on management of trainees for STP trainers

Here you will find the answers to some of the frequently asked questions on managing an STP trainee.

Guidance for STP training officers

This guidance is geared towards new training officers and assessors with a trainee on the Scientist Training Programme.

Important Accreditation documents for STP work-based providers

Here you will find important documents for Accredited work-based providers with an trainee on the Scientist Training Programme.

COVID-19: STP training officer information

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

How different healthcare specialties have adapted to digital forms of training under the coronavirus pandemic

Practical tips for supporting competency-based medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic