Information for trainees
Do you need support with your observational training activities (OTAs)?
We are offering the following webinars to support you with developing evidence for your rotation modules.
An introduction to reflective writing
Thursday 6 February 2025 – 10am to 12pm
The main aim is to introduce you to writing reflectively to support you in your OTAs.
View further details and register for this webinar
Developing evidence for observational training activities (OTAs)
Tuesday 11 February 2025 – 10:30am to 12pm
This session is for 1st year STP trainees. The main aims are to:
- introduce you to the principles of what makes ‘good’ evidence
- apply the principles to developing evidence for the OTAs
View further details and register for this webinar
Read about training activities in the NSHCS work-based assessment standards
How to succeed in your rotational modules
If you are a 1st year STP trainee beginning your rotational modules, we have a lot of guidance to help you. You should look at the NSHCS work-based assessment standards to learn more about the different types of training activity. And you should visit the NHS Learning Hub to read our quick ‘Reflective Practice in Healthcare Science’ modules.
Read about training activities in the NSHCS work-based assessment standards
View the ‘Reflective Practice in Healthcare Science’ modules
Do you want to join a trainee network in your area?
There are lots of trainee networks available for you to join during your training programme. The networks offer a chance to communicate with others during your training. They also run events that help complete elements of your training.
Find out more about the range of STP trainee networks
Do you want to know how to set up and manage a trainee network?
If you are interested in setting up your own trainee network, Dr Rebecca Foster-Jones from the Mature Trainees, Parents and Carers (MTPC) Network will be delivering the following webinar:
Setting up a trainee network
Friday 24 January 2025 – 10am to 11am
View further details and register for this webinar
Are you interested in sharing your training practice?
We’re looking for trainees to share with their fellow STP trainees how they have approached any aspect of the ‘Professional Foundations of Healthcare and Clinical Science’ module.
Express an interest in sharing your training practice
Are you a trainee based in the Northwest?
After a brief hiatus, the Northwest Healthcare Scientist Trainee Network (NWHCSTN) would like to invite all 1st year trainees to join their network mailing list.
To be added to the NWHCSTN mailing list email the network at NWHCSTN@outlook.com.
Information for trainees and training officers
HSST Sharing Good Practice webinar series
We are pleased to announce the following Sharing Good Practice webinars, featuring talks delivered by current HSST trainees. Although aimed at other HSST trainees, some topics have a universal focus; for example, managing imposter feelings and reflective practice. If any interest you, you are welcome to attend.
Sharing Good Practice – Skills and behaviours of a Consultant Clinical Scientist
Thursday 18 December 2024 – 11am to 12pm
View further details and register for this webinar
Sharing Good Practice – Skills and behaviours of a Consultant Clinical Scientist
Tuesday 21 January 2025 – 11am to 12pm
View further details and register for this webinar
Sharing Good Practice – Skills and behaviours of a Consultant Clinical Scientist
Wednesday 5 February 2025 – 10:30am to 11:30am
View further details and register for this webinar
Sharing Good Practice: Skills and behaviours of a Consultant Clinical Scientist
Monday 10 February 2025 – 2pm to 3pm
View further details and register for this webinar
We are currently finalising other HSST Sharing Good Practice webinars, which will take place in February and March 2025.
The webinars will be recorded and made available on the School website.
View our forthcoming Sharing Good Practice webinars
Information for training officers
Become an assessor for the new STP Final Year Assessment
Assessors are responsible for making an independent judgment of a trainee’s performance in the STP Final Year Assessment. We’ll provide you with training and everything you need for the assessment itself. No other prep required. If you’ve been an assessor for previous STP assessments or you would like to be involved in the STP Final Year Assessment for the first time, let us know you’d like to be an assessor.
Find out more about the assessor roles.
Express an interest in becoming as assessor
Do you need help with supporting your trainee with their observational training activities (OTAs)?
We are offering the following webinars to help you to support your trainee with developing evidence for their rotation modules.
Supporting and assessing reflective writing
Tuesday 4 February 2025 – 11am to 12:30pm
This session is for STP training officers and assessors. The key aims are to:
- introduce you to reflective practice and reflective writing
- develop a shared approach to reflective practice
- explore ways to support and assess reflective writing
View further details and register for this webinar
Supporting trainees with observational training activities (OTAs)
Thursday 13 February 2025 – 10am to 11:30am
This session is for STP training officers and assessors. The aims of this webinar are to:
- introduce you to the principles of what makes ‘good’ evidence
- explore what makes ‘good’ evidence for OTAs
View further details and register for this webinar
Read about training activities in the NSHCS work-based assessment standards
Sharing Good Practice webinars
We are pleased to announce that we have the following confirmed webinars:
Strength in numbers – the benefits of a Training Consortium
Tuesday 17 December 2024 – 2pm to 3pm
View further details and register for this event
Perspectives on training and development
Thursday 16 January 2025 – 1pm to 2pm
View further details and register for this webinar
Setting up a trainee network
Friday 24 January 2025 – 10am to 11am
View further details and register for this webinar
View our forthcoming Sharing Good Practice webinars
Are you interested in sharing your practice?
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 via the form linked to below.
We would be particularly interested in expressions of interest in how you have approached:
- embedding equality, diversity and inclusion into the training experience
- supporting your trainee with the ‘Professional Foundations of Healthcare and Clinical Science’ module
Express an interest in sharing your practice
Update on STP posts for 2025
We anticipate that those who have successfully requested posts for 2025 will receive confirmation of funding letters from NHS England regional commissioners during December/early January. Once we have confirmation of the posts, STP recruitment and applicant guidance will be available on the School website. The recruitment team will email the key contacts for STP posts in January to collate details for direct entry posts and advise on STP recruitment.
Missed a previous edition of the STP Monthly Memo?
You will find previous copies of the STP Monthly Memo on our website.