Trainers

NSHCS training standards and expectations

The NSHCS training standards clearly lay out what is expected of trainers and provide training materials to support them in the role.

• 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.

About the Scientist Training Programme

Everything you need to know about the Scientist Training Programme.

• Getting a trainee

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Guidance about the STP educational training support funding

  Useful information for STP trainees and training officers about the educational training support funding.

• FAQs on the STP Final Year Assessment for trainers and assessors

  Here are answers to some possible questions about the final year assessment relevant to trainers and assessors.

• Specialty expert roles

  There are a number of roles for speciality experts that are required to deliver the STP Final Year Assessment.

Assessment

Information about the assessment of your STP trainees.

• 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.

• The different methods of assessment

  Across its university and work-based components, the STP makes significant assessment demands.

• Recordings of the ‘Introduction to Assessment’ workshops

  Watch this two part series on STP focused assessment, reflective writing, constructive feedback and questioning techniques.

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.

• IACC guidance for assessors

  Essential guidance for assessors taking part in the IACC.

• 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.

• Guidance on using eNetAssess for assessors

  Guidance to help you through the steps involved in accessing, downloading and marking IACC critical reflections on eNetAssess.

• 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.

• STP Completion dates (all years)

  Completion deadline dates for trainees on the Scientist Training Programme.

• Guidance for trainees and training departments on STP 2025 completion

  Information on what is required for trainees exiting the programme in 2025.

• STP Completion 2024

  Information and guidance for STP trainees and training departments following the 2024 completion pathway.

• STP Completion 2023

  Information and guidance for STP trainees following the 2023 completion pathway.

• Important documents for STP completion (all years)

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

OneFile

Guidance to help you become familiar with OneFile, the online e-portfolio.

• OneFile webinar recordings

  Watch the latest webinars for trainees, training officers and supervisors, on the different elements of OneFile.

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

  Get help with some of the common tasks in OneFile.

• 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.

Resources

Resources for you and your trainee to use during their time on the programme.

• Anticipated dates for the STP academic schedule

  General overview of when trainees are expected to attend lectures, either on campus or online.

• FAQs on management of trainees for STP trainers

  Here you will find answers to issues ranging from study leave to funding.

• 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.

Training for training officers

Training standards, guidance and online resources for STP training officers.

• Training for STP trainers

  Training standards, guidance and resources for STP training officers and assessors.