Information for trainees
Are you interested in volunteering for the HSST Induction 2026?
We are holding the Higher Specialist Scientist Training programme Induction Day online via Microsoft Teams on Monday 5 October 2026.
As part of the agenda, we have planned a session with a panel of trainees. We are looking for panel members to provide advice to new trainees and answer questions from the audience.
This is a fantastic opportunity for trainees to develop their public speaking skills and support the new intake starting in October.
If you would like to volunteer to be on the panel of trainees at induction this year, please complete this expression of interest form.
Resources to support you through the programme
The following resources are available to support you with progressing through the programme:
- How to guidance and videos for HSST trainees using OneFile
- Reflective practice from the Sharing Good Practice catalogue.
View presentations from current trainees and graduates of the HSST about the value of reflective practice in the context of the Consultant Clinical Scientist role. - Guidance on workplace evidence for HSST trainee
Information for trainees and supervisors
Applications are open for the Leaders Plus NHS Fellowship
Are you passionate about your career development and being a present parent?
Do you work in either a clinical or non-clinical role within the NHS and have children between 0 and 18 years old? The multi-award-winning FMLM accredited Leaders Plus NHS Fellowship could be for you.
It has been described as “life-changing” and “transformative”, with recent impact stats showing:
- 100% of Fellows reported a positive overall experience, with 84% describing it as highly positive and 16% as positive
- 97% of Fellows reported that the Fellowship improved their overall wellbeing
- 92% of Fellows felt more confident balancing their career with family life
- 70% of Fellows were promoted or took a significant step to a more senior role during the Fellowship
Application deadline: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Questions? Contact Hayley Alderman at: hayley.alderman@leadersplus.org
Sharing Good Practice – The experience and impact of the PG Cert in Clinical Data Science
Since 2023 we have been funding places for healthcare professionals on the PG Cert in Clinical Data Science provided by the University of Manchester. The Clinical Data Science programme aims to empower healthcare professionals from across the health and social care workforce, from Knowledge and Library Specialists to nurses, AHPs, healthcare scientists, doctors and beyond, to apply data science in practice and translate data into patient benefit. In this webinar we will hear from a group of NHS Knowledge and Library Specialists about their experience of the programme and the impact that it has had on their practice.
View further details and register for the webinar
Demystifying Surgical Robots – AHCS and WCSIM Webinar
The Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS) and the Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers (WCSIM) are delighted to announce their latest webinar, Demystifying Surgical Robots.
Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
Time: 12pm to 2pm
Surgical Robotics is a rapidly growing area in medical treatment, enabling superior outcomes and the ability to tackle procedures that might otherwise be unviable. The aim of this webinar is to understand surgical robots through exploration of the Da Vinci robot, manufactured by Intuitive Surgical Inc. In addition, the challenges, solutions and benefits of surgical robots in three surgical specialities, urological, colorectal and thoracic, as well anaesthesia for these procedures, will be presented and discussed. After our presentations, there will be time for questions, comments and discussion as these specific examples may offer an insight into other procedures where surgical robots could be gainfully employed.
View further details and register for the webinar
Sharing Good Practice webinar – Training experiences
Tuesday 16 June 2026 – 11am to 12pm
View further details and register for this webinar
We currently only have one talk for this session. If you are interested in sharing any aspect of your practice during this webinar, please contact Sally Clee directly s.clee@nhs.net.
You can influence changes to the STP curriculum
The STP Curricula for 2026 are now available in the Curriculum Library and you can see the changes that have been made, and the reasons for making them, on the School website. These changes were made based on your feedback through the curriculum rolling review process. If you have thoughts and comments on the STP Curriculum, please let us know through the ‘Provide feedback on the STP Curriculum’ link in the Curriculum Library.
Provide your feedback on the STP Curriculum
Contribute to our Sharing Good Practice webinar series
If you or your network have developed practice that you feel could be valuable to share with your peers, please express an interest in sharing your practice.
Express an interest in sharing your practice
Information for supervisors
HSST Induction 2026
We will be holding the HSST Induction Day online this year via Microsoft Teams on Monday 5 October. Timings and agenda are still to be confirmed. National School staff will also be present and involved in the face-to-face induction day at MAHSE.
Trainees joining the HSST will need to attend this key event as part of their induction to the training programme and will be invited once interviews have been completed and posts filled.
Resources to support you as a supervisor
The following resources are available to support you in the supervisor role:
- How to guidance and videos for HSST supervisors using OneFile
- Guidance for HSST supervisors
- Reflective practice from the Sharing Good Practice catalogue
View presentations from current trainees and graduates of the HSST about the value of reflective practice in the context of the Consultant Clinical Scientist role.
Missed a previous edition of the HSST Monthly Memo?
You will find previous copies of the HSST Monthly Memo on our website.