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.

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.

Changes to the assessment of trainees on the new curricula

A series of changes are being planned to the assessment of trainees on the new STP curricula.

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.

IACC 2022 Assessor guidance

This guidance provides assessors with an overview of the IACC, the IACC timeline and guidance about the interview.

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.

Recordings of the ‘Introduction to Assessment’ workshops

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

STP Completion 2022

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

STP Completion 2023

Information and guidance for STP trainees completing the programme in 2023.

STP Completion dates (all years)

Here are the completion deadline dates for trainees on the Scientist Training Programme.

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 webinar recordings

Watch the latest webinars for trainees and training officers/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.

STP podcasts

Listen to our series of podcasts aimed at giving essential advice and guidance to STP trainees and training officers

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 answers to issues ranging from study leave to funding.

Guidance for STP training officers

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

Example application packs for work-based providers

Here are examples of the forms you will need to complete when applying for accreditation, reaccreditation or endorsement on our training programmes.