Information for trainees
Can I use AI to generate evidence for training activities?
We’re receiving this question from trainees and trainers increasingly frequently. So, we have published a detailed response to the question on the school website.
Additionally, we have updated the trainee and trainer guides to Turnitin since Turnitin reports now include AI writing scores and reports.
- Read the updated Turnitin guidance for trainees
- Read the updated Turnitin guidance for trainers and assessors
- Can I use AI to generate evidence for training activities?
STP Induction 2025 and resources to get you started
We recently held our online induction for the new intake of STP trainees. All webinars from the STP Induction 2025, including the post-induction webinars, can be found on our website.
The following resources will help you with getting started as a new trainee on the STP:
- NSHCS training standards – trainee responsibilities
- NSHCS work-based assessment standards
- STP Curriculum 2025
Do you need support with your Observational Training Activities (OTAs)?
We are offering the following online sessions to support you with developing evidence for your rotation modules.
Reflective Practice for Observational Training Activities (OTAs)
Wednesday 26 November 2025 – 10am to 12pm
This session is for first year STP trainees. The main aim is to introduce you to reflective practice for Observational Training Activities (OTAs).
View further details and register for this webinar
Developing evidence for Observational Training Activities (OTAs)
Friday 5 December 2025 – 11am to 12:30pm
This session is for first 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
Do you need support with your specialist modules?
If you are in phases 2 or 3 of the STP, you will be undertaking specialist modules where you will undertake Developmental Training Activities (DTAs) and /or Entrustable Training Activities (ETAs).
The following resources will help you to get started with your specialist modules:
- A guide to reflection for the DTAs using the four-dimensional approach (NHS Learning Hub)
- A guide to reflection for the ETAs using the four-dimensional approach (NHS Learning Hub)
- Developing evidence to demonstrate achievement of training activities (NHS Learning Hub)
We are offering the following online session to help you with developing evidence for your specialist modules.
Developing evidence for specialist modules in the STP
Thursday 11 December 2025 – 10:30am to 12pm
This session is for STP trainees in phases 2 and 3 of the programme. The main aims are to:
- Introduce you to the principles of what makes ‘good’ evidence
- Apply the principles to developing evidence for the specialist Developmental Training Activities (DTAs) and
- Entrustable Training Activities (ETAs)
- Explore reflective practice in relation to specialist DTAs and ETAs
View further details and register for this webinar
Do you need support with developing evidence for the module S-C1 Professional Foundations of Healthcare and Clinical Science?
We are offering the following online session to help you with developing evidence for the core module S-C1 Professional Foundations of Healthcare and Clinical Science.
Developing evidence for the STP module: S-C1 Professional Foundations of Healthcare and Clinical Science
Wednesday 21 January 2026 – 10:30am to 12pm
This session is for STP trainees. The main aims are to:
- Introduce you to the principles of what makes ‘good’ evidence
- Apply the principles to developing evidence to the core module ‘S-C1 Professional Foundations of Healthcare and Clinical Science‘
- Explore reflective practice in relation to the module S-C1
View further details and register for this webinar
STP with Cynthia YouTube channel
Cynthia Ugwu is an STP trainee in Cancer Genomics. Cynthia has created a YouTube channel which documents her journey on the STP.
Part of the channel sees Cynthia interview STP trainees from different specialisms to understand more about the different areas of healthcare and clinical science and to provide an insight into ‘a day in the life’ of STP trainees. She would like volunteers from the following specialisms to complete her set of interviews:
- Andrology
- Clinical Microbiology
- Embryology
- Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics
- Clinical Informatics
- Clinical Scientific Computing
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Reconstructive Science
- Gastrointestinal Physiology
- Neurophysiology
- Ophthalmic and Vision Science
- Urodynamic Science
- Vascular Science
If you are interested, please contact Cynthia directly by email cynthia.ugwu1@nhs.net
View ‘STP with Cynthia’ on YouTube
Have Your Say: Complete the National Education and Training Survey (NETS)
NETS is the only national survey open to all healthcare students, trainees and apprentices.
NETS offers a platform to share your experiences and shape the future of healthcare education. Your feedback helps us make informed decisions to enhance learning environments, support retention and recruitment.
Take 10 minutes to share your experiences! The survey is open until 2 December 2025.
Complete the National Education and Training Survey
Information for trainees and training officers
Sharing Good Practice webinar series
We are pleased to announce the following Sharing Good Practice webinars, featuring talks delivered by current STP trainees. Trainees and trainers are welcome to attend.
Experiences of the Scientist Training Programme
Wednesday 15 October 2025 – 10am to 11am
View further details and register for this webinar
Experiences of the Scientist Training Programme
Wednesday 22 October 2025 – 10am to 11am
View further details and register for this webinar
Practical applications of Generative AI tools in Healthcare Education and Training
Friday 21 November 2025 – 10am to 11:30am
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
Information for training officers
Recruiting Curriculum Lead Editors to begin rolling curriculum review
We are still looking to fill this role for a number of specialties. As a Lead Editor, you will shape the future of your STP specialty curriculum, ensuring it is fit for purpose to deliver the Clinical Scientists of the future. You’ll be involved in a new rolling review process that aims to maintain the STP specialty curriculum for all specialties. Applications are open until 17 October.
Read more about the process and express your interest in the role
Are you new to the role of STP trainer?
If you are new to the role of STP training officer, you are expected to attend an induction webinar which will introduce you to the programme and your responsibilities. View a recording of the most recent webinar.
The following webinar is available for all STP trainers who require an introduction to the OneFile e-portfolio. If you are unable to attend, it will be recorded and made available on our website:
STP trainers introduction to the OneFile e-portfolio
Friday 17 October 2025 – 1pm to 2pm
View further details and register for this webinar
In addition to the STP induction for new trainers, the following resources will help you with getting started as a new trainer or assessor:
- NSHCS training standards – trainer responsibilities
- NSHCS work-based assessment standards
- Sharing Good Practice resource: Developing a local induction for trainees
Can trainees use AI to generate evidence for training activities?
We’re receiving this question from trainees and trainers increasingly frequently. So, we have published a detailed response to the question on the school website.
Additionally, we have updated the trainee and trainer guides to Turnitin since Turnitin reports now include AI writing scores and reports.
- Read the updated Turnitin guidance for trainees
- Read the updated Turnitin guidance for trainers and assessors
- Can I use AI to generate evidence for training activities?
Do you need help with supporting your trainee with their Observational Training Activities (OTAs)?
In phase 1 of the STP, trainees will be undertaking their rotational modules where they have to complete Observational Training Activities (OTAs).
Read the NSHCS work-based assessment standards, which outline the evidence requirements for OTAs
We are offering the following online sessions to help you to support your trainee with developing evidence for their OTAs.
Supporting and assessing reflection for Observational Training Activities (OTAs)
Tuesday 25 November 2025 – 10:30am to 12:30pm
This webinar is aimed at STP trainers and assessors. It will explore how you can support your trainees to develop their reflective practice and provide guidance on how to assess reflection for Observational Training Activities (OTAs).
View further details and register for this webinar
Supporting trainees with Observational Training Activities (OTAs)
Wednesday 3 December 2025 – 1:30pm to 3pm
This session is for STP training officers and assessors of first year trainees. 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
Do you need help with supporting your trainees with their specialist modules?
In phases 2 and 3 of the STP trainees will be undertaking specialist modules where they will need to undertake Developmental Training Activities (DTAs) and / or Entrustable Training Activities (ETAs).
The following resources will help you and your trainee to get started with the specialist modules:
- A guide to reflection for the DTAs using the four-dimensional approach (NHS Learning Hub)
- A guide to reflection for the ETAs using the four-dimensional approach (NHS Learning Hub)
- Developing evidence to demonstrate achievement of training activities (NHS Learning Hub)
We are offering the following online session to help you to support your trainee with developing evidence for their specialist modules in phases 2 and 3 of their training.
Supporting trainees with developing evidence for specialist modules in the STP
Wednesday 10 December 2025 – 10:30am to 12pm
This is for trainers and assessors of STP trainees in phases 2 and 3 of the programme. The main aims are to:
- Introduce you to the principles of what makes ‘good’ evidence
- Apply the principles to developing evidence for the specialist Developmental Training Activities (DTAs) and Entrustable Training Activities (ETAs)
- Explore reflective practice in relation to specialist DTAs and ETAs and how this can be assessed
View further details and register for this webinar
Do you need help with supporting your trainees with S-C1 Professional Foundations of Healthcare and Clinical Science?
We are offering the following on-line session to help you to support your trainee with developing evidence for the core module S-C1 Professional Foundations of Healthcare and Clinical Science.
Supporting trainees in developing evidence for the STP module: S-C1 Professional Foundations of Healthcare and Clinical Science
Friday 23 January 2026 – 10:30am to 12pm
This session is for STP trainers and assessors. The main aims are to:
- Introduce you to the principles of what makes ‘good’ evidence
- Apply the principles to developing evidence to the core module ‘S-C1 Professional Foundations of Healthcare and Clinical Science‘
- Explore reflective practice in relation to the module S-C1
View further details and register for this webinar
Do you need speak to someone at the School?
If you’re involved in training for the Scientist Training Programme (STP) we have planned drop-in events throughout the year. You can drop in any time during these sessions to speak to us.
View for further details, including the dates of the drop-in sessions
The role of Exercise Physiologists in the NHS – National survey
Exercise Physiologists are taking on an increasing role in clinical care, particularly in prehabilitation and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET). Yet, pathways into these roles and opportunities for skill development remain highly variable. A new Level 7 qualification is being explored to provide structured training through academic study and hospital placements, within the area of CPET and Prehabilitation.
We are seeking views from Exercise Physiologists, Cardiac and Respiratory Physiologists and departments to understand workforce journeys, current skill sets, career progression and support needs. Your feedback will directly help shape the future of training and professional development. The closing date for the survey is 29 October 2025.
Respond to the survey on the role of Exercise Physiologists
Missed a previous edition of the STP Monthly Memo?
You will find previous copies of the STP Monthly Memo on our website.