Information for trainees
Reflective practice for the HSST
The following are a sample of resources on reflective practice which are available in the Sharing Good Practice catalogue. All are talks which have been delivered by HSST trainees.
- Reflective practice and continuous improvement – Jade Cooper talks about the importance of reflective practice as a clinical scientist in a patient-facing role.
- Effective reflective practice – Joe Whitbourn discusses the value of self-reflection and practical approaches to integrating it into professional practice.
- Reflective practice as a tool in enhancing learning and professional growth: Experience from a HSST Reproductive Science trainee – Omonigho Arenrin explores her understanding and engagement with reflective practice as a tool for growth and continuous improvement.
Information for trainees and supervisors
Proposed changes to the STP curricula – your thoughts
Last year we started the rolling review process for the STP curricula to ensure they remain current and useful. Your feedback, submitted through the Curriculum Library, has been used by Lead Editors to identify changes required to the curricula.
We’re now asking for your thoughts on the more significant ‘major’ changes proposed by Lead Editors, to ensure that the curriculum remains deliverable and fit for purpose. This year, major changes have been proposed for the Core curriculum, Clinical Bioinformatics Genomics, Genomic Counselling, Imaging with Non-Ionising Radiation – MRI, Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology and Radiotherapy Physics.
The survey linked to below enables you to see the major changes proposed in areas you are interested in and to feedback on them. The feedback window will be open until Friday 6 February.
Provide feedback on STP curriculum major changes
New HSST research projects added to school repository
Following submissions made in response to the annual HSST Research Impact Survey, we have added the details of over 50 new HSST research projects to the school’s repository.
Search the HSST research projects repository
Sharing Good Practice webinar series
We are pleased to announce the following Sharing Good Practice webinar. Trainees and supervisors are welcome to attend.
Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST)
Thursday 22 January 2026 – 1pm to 2pm
View further details and register for this webinar (inactive link)
Search and browse our catalogue of Sharing Good Practice resources
Developing professionalism in practice
Wednesday 18 March 2026 – 11am to 12pm
View further details and register for this webinar
Are you using AI in your clinical practice?
If you or your network are using AI in your clinical practice, we would like to invite you to present your experience as part of our Sharing Good Practice series. If you are interested, please express an interest via the form linked to below.
Express an interest in sharing your practice
Have Your Say: HCPC Consultation on Education and Training Standards
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) are consulting on proposed changes to their Standards of Education and Training (SETs), which underpin the quality of programmes for the 15 health and care professions they regulate. These standards are central to the HCPC’s role in protecting the public by ensuring that anyone qualifying in the UK has the skills and knowledge to deliver safe, effective care. Proposed changes include:
- a new structure
- stronger EDI focus
- technology readiness
- applies to all learning models
The consultation is open for 13 weeks, closing 16 February 2026.
Share your views via the consultation survey
Information for supervisors
Need help with some of the common tasks in OneFile?
Access the ‘how to’ guidance and videos for HSST supervisors using OneFile, on our website.
Missed a previous edition of the HSST Monthly Memo?
You will find previous copies of the HSST Monthly Memo on our website.