Posts
- Taking a role in fighting Ebola
- A 5 step guide to public engagement – now available from Sense about Science
- A call for evidence to support the final Topol review
- A career in Clinical Embryology
- A Ghanaian elective
- A round up of the West Midlands Regional Trainee Network events
- Academic provider decision for MSc in Genomic Science
- Academy for Healthcare Science looking to expand its Assessor pool in Clinical Biochemistry
- Accredited departments annual monitoring 2017
- Accredited training centres details now online
- Acting on your feedback: The STP Improvement Review
- AHCS Accredited register to include Clinical Physiologists
- Alliance Manchester Business School ranked 2nd in the UK for Customised Executive Education
- Alternative route into Healthcare Science announced
- An elective rotation at The National Institute of Biological Standards & Control
- Annual Review of Progression
- Appeal for Consultant Geneticist or Biochemists to join the NICE Diagnostics Advisory Committee
- Applications are now open to join the Faculty of Clinical Informatics
- Applications open for CSO’s Knowledge Transfer Partnership Programme
- Apprentice Champion recognised at National Apprenticeship Awards
- Apprentice shortlisted for Asian Apprenticeship Awards 2019
- Apprenticeship students attend healthcare science study day
- Apprenticeship Week 2018
- Audiological care for people in developing countries
- Become one of this year’s CSO Fellows
- Berne’s Blog – August 2018
- Berne’s blog – December 2017
- Berne’s blog – January 2018
- Berne’s Blog — July 2019
- Berne’s blog – June 2018
- Berne’s blog – May 2018
- Berne’s blog – October 2017
- ‘Biomedical engineers are essential…’ STP programme in New Scientist article
- Birmingham lab one of three centres in new cancer trials
- British Academy of Audiology supervisor of the year award, goes to STP supervisor
- BSH offers free membership to STP trainees
- Calling all Medical Physicists – Deadline Extension
- Can you help young scientists and engineers build their skills and confidence in project work?
- Cancer patients to benefit from new £1.7 million radiotherapy treatment machine
- Cardiac Science trainee to represent Scotland at hockey European Championships
- Chief Scientific Officer made a dame in Queen’s Birthday Honours
- Chris Gibson named one of the UK’s top 100 practising scientists
- Clinical Bioinformaticians needed for Curriculum Review
- Clinical Entrepreneur Programme seeks innovative healthcare scientists
- Clinical proton therapy at the Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland
- Collaborating on Patient Safety Informatics Research at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation
- Commercial surrogacy in India
- Comparing radiology services in urban setting to a remote hospital
- Congratulations to MAHSE on its 5th anniversary
- Congratulations to our first trainees on completing HSST
- Consultant Clinical Scientist – Microbiology vacancy opportunity for HSST trainees
- CSO Conference puts the spotlight on data
- CSO Leadership, Improvement & Advice group recruiting senior healthcare scientists
- Curriculum Library now includes Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering specialties
- Degree apprenticeships launched at Anglia Ruskin University
- Department of Health announcement on scientific advances in healthcare
- Discovering the next generation of healthcare scientists
- Do you know anyone interested in returning to practice as a clinical scientist?
- Dr Sally Pollard, 1977 – 2017
- East of England Inter-Disciplinary Cases Workshop a success
- Education and Assessment team share OSFA analysis at the Birmingham Conference
- Experiences in Sierra Leone – the latest from a microbiology trainee
- Explore Whole Genome Sequencing from 19th September
- Feedback from the North East HCS Trainee Network 2019 event
- Feedback from the West Midlands HCS Trainee Network 2019 event
- Feedback on the London HCS Trainee Network OSFA Workshop
- Feedback wanted from trainees in Kent, Surrey & Sussex
- First Curriculum Review Meeting
- First OSFA workshop for the London Trainee Network is a success
- First Wessex Trainee Scientist Network meeting a success
- Future healthcare scientists sit final assessments
- FutureLearn offers free course on clinical supervision skills
- Genomics Education Programme launches new website
- ‘Genomics in Medical Specialties’ video series launched
- Genomics trainees hold first specialism specific mock OSFA workshop
- Government Response – Reforming healthcare education funding: creating a sustainable future workforce
- Government seeks views in development of new ‘T Level’ qualifications
- HCS Degree Apprenticeship recognised with an Advancing Healthcare Award
- Head of Education for the School co-author of a paper in an international journal
- Health Careers releases new video highlighting a career in radiotherapy
- Health Informatics Career Paths Project
- Health researchers; we want your stories for new magazine ‘The Researcher’
- Healthcare Science Apprenticeship Programme Update
- Healthcare Science Assistant Apprentices Standard (HCSA) approved
- Healthcare Science Education Conference invitation to all healthcare scientists
- Healthcare science educators; share your learning experiences with NHS Employers
- Healthcare Science Trainee Network feedback on their recent OSFA workshop
- Healthcare scientists honoured at the 2015 Healthcare Science Awards
- Hear what inspired Leah, Harry, Lee and Hannah to become an apprentice
- HEE funded Healthcare Science Outreach programme wins Advancing Healthcare Award
- Help to update healthcare science role information
- Helping to improve treatments in nuclear medicine
- Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST): the next step in your career
- Highlights from the Healthcare Science Conference 2019
- Highlights from the North West Healthcare Science Trainee Network Spring Event
- Highlights of the NW Healthcare Science Trainee Spring Networking Event
- HSST Cohorts 1 and 2 DClinSci Section C Workshop – January 2019
- HSST Doctoral Level Award Announcement
- HSST exit with certification process now published
- HSST trainees eligible for tax refunds on registration and exam fees
- Information about NSHCS move to OneFile e-Portfolio
- Inspiring young minds at Big Bang Fair – south west
- Institute for Apprenticeships asking for feedback on Quality Statement
- Interview with a Clinical Vascular Scientist trainee
- Introducing the Wales Healthcare Science Trainee Network
- Katharine Kenny wins Rising Star of the Year
- Keele seminar to explore The Future of Clinical Engineering
- Keep up to date; read our latest e-bulletin
- Keep up with the latest developments in medicine with fully-funded Genomics CPPD modules
- Leadership development opportunities for women in Healthcare Science
- Leadership training for Lead Healthcare Scientists
- Learn more about whole genome sequencing
- Life as a student athlete
- London HCSTN hosts STP Winter Training Event
- London Healthcare Science Trainee Network feedback on their latest event
- London Healthcare Science Trainee Network feedback on their PTP Summer Event
- London Healthcare Science Trainee Network holds first meeting
- London healthcare science trainee network holds first PTP event
- London Healthcare Science Trainee Network launches new website
- London Healthcare Science Trainee Network recruiting for new members
- MAHSE launches free online course on healthcare science innovation
- Making a difference in physics and engineering
- Making a difference in Sierra Leone
- Making a difference in the fight against ebola
- Mapping the patient pathway at an established proton therapy centre
- Master’s in Genomic Medicine: Faculty Symposium
- Meet the CSO Wise Fellows for 2017-2018
- Microbiology clinical scientist trainee heads off to West Africa to help fight Ebola
- Midterm review of progression (MRP) for STP trainees
- Midterm review of progression trial outline
- Modernising Scientific Careers named winner of the Workforce Innovation Awards 2013
- More support to help employers offer T Level industry placements
- My visit with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna
- National Genetics and Genomics Education merges with the School
- National School announces retirement of OLAT e-portfolio service
- National School statement on flexible delivery of STP rotations
- New animation about healthcare science
- New animation launched: Using the e-portfolio in HSST
- New curriculum library launched for STP & HSST programmes
- New e-portfolio service launched for all HSST trainees
- New e-portfolio service rolled out to all STP trainees
- New Genomics Education Programme Website is Live
- New genomics film from HEE underlines its importance to the future of healthcare
- New Healthcare Science Apprenticeship Programme
- New journal article and films highlight progress in genomics
- New learning resources for Training Officers and educators
- New Life Home Trust in Kenya
- New research published on test anxiety among school-aged adolescents
- New STP specialty in Cancer Genomics
- New Transfer of Training Policy now available
- New video available on what trainees can expect at the OSFA
- NHS Employers publishes consultant clinical scientist guidance
- Nominations open for the National Apprenticeship Awards 2019
- NSHCS accredited by the Higher Education Statistics Agency
- NSHCS accredits new degree launched by the University of Warwick and University Hospitals Birmingham
- OLAT e-portfolio system shutdown due on 31 July 2019
- OLAT e-portfolio system shuts down today
- Online courses in health care systems engineering
- Opportunity to present on your role as a Healthcare Scientist
- OSFA workshop helped prepare trainees for the real thing
- Outstanding STP research showcased at MAHSE Research Day
- Oxford engineer takes his research to Parliament
- Pathology through the looking glass
- Perceptions of clinical leadership and leadership development on the Scientist Training Programme – survey
- Portsmouth Hospitals Healthcare Science Conference 2016
- Praise for healthcare scientists at Oxford University Hospitals
- Professional support and online resources for all trainees
- Professor Sue Hill and leadership in the healthcare sciences
- PTP trainee wins patient safety award
- Quality care for the patient
- Reaching out to students who are passionate about science
- Read latest newsletter from NW Healthcare Science Trainee Network
- Report on the STP Improvement Review published
- Requirements for completing the STP
- Research Associates present STP findings at Birmingham Conference
- Research finding on STP to be presented at Association for Medical Education (AMEE) International Conference in Austria
- Returning to healthcare science: Stacey’s story
- Review of level 4 standard for healthcare science associate
- School congratulates HUCBMS as it celebrates its 25th anniversary
- School hosts its first STP induction day
- School invites proposals for new, bespoke training courses
- School joins in NHS’s 70th birthday celebrations
- School launches a new e-portfolio service
- School mentioned in latest edition of Healthcare Science Notice Board from NHS Education for Scotland
- School publishes report on STP exit survey
- School set to grow following staff restructure
- School thanks contributors to new Cancer Genomics programme
- School’s Head of Education and Assessment has dental paper published
- Science in the media – An elective rotation
- Scientist Training Programme – Exit Surveys
- Share your real life stories of healthcare science
- Sheffield College to launch healthcare science apprenticeship
- STP Cancer Genomics – Planned new specialty for 2018
- STP Curriculum Milestone Tracker
- STP Helpbook for Training Centres
- STP induction: Jackson Kirkman-Brown on healthcare science careers and leadership
- STP Physiological Sciences now included in the Curriculum Library
- STP Research Day 2019 – Presentation recordings available
- STP Train the Trainer even
- STP Trainees set up blog to share their honest experience of the programme
- STP trainees talk healthcare science at graduate fair
- STP Trainees working with ebola patients
- STP trainees wow at the Society for Vascular Technology meeting
- Success in Coventry leads to STP training post
- Successful professional practice event for the West Midlands HCS Training Network
- Suicide bereavement training available
- Support service available for apprentices struggling with mental health conditions
- T Levels: t-minus 12 months
- The importance of the patient voice
- The School supports one of the CSO Awards 2017!
- The trainee perspective of the STP programme
- The trainer’s perspective of the STP programme
- Trainee clinical scientist making a difference in the fight against Ebola #beatingebola
- Trainee clinical scientist returns to UK after helping fight ebola for the second time
- Training opportunity: HEE education and leadership course for healthcare scientists
- Tribute to Barbara Wood
- Update from the London Healthcare Science Trainee Network meeting
- Update on the London Healthcare Science Trainee Network
- Updated NHS national job profiles for healthcare science available
- Val Davison, former Head of School, awarded MBE
- Val Davison receives MBE
- We are recruiting for a CCVRS Lead Editor to work on Curriculum Review
- We are recruiting Specialty Lead Editors for work on Curriculum Review
- Wessex Trainee Scientist Network hosts a successful welcome event
- West Midlands Trainee Network holds successful mock OSFA
- West Midlands Trainee Network to hold Professional Practice Day
- What is Higher Specialist Scientist Training and why am I doing it?
- What the Yorkshire & Humber Genomic Medicine Centre did during Healthcare Science Week 2017
- Whole genome sequencing online course opens on 23 January 2017
- Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) fellowship scheme announces its winners
- Working with the Armenian Volunteer Corps
- Yorkshire and Humber feedback on their 2nd mock OSFA event
- Yorkshire and Humber Healthcare Science Apprentice Implementation Group receives Chief Scientific Office Apprenticeship Award
- You Said We Will
- Young people get a taste of healthcare science thanks to films by Birmingham and West Sandwell
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- Deaf Awareness: Online Training for Audiologists
- Educational Workshops 2019: The partnership of AMS & IPC – Stewarding new antimicrobials & IPC practices
- Healthcare Science Education
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- HSST Train the Trainer
- Into Clinical Practice: Meeting the Challenges of Gram-Negative Infection Management
- Paediatric Assessment: A Refresher Course
- Steering a True Course: Practical Skills for Leading Audiology Services
- STP Induction Day
- STP Train the Trainer – London
- STP Train the Trainer – Newcastle
- STP Train the Trainer – Swindon
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- 8 steps to help you use OneFile productively
- A trainee has submitted work for me to sign off, but it doesn’t appear in my task list.
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- Accredited Scientific Practice – programme proposal
- Accredited Scientific Practice – proposal example
- AHCS HSST Standards of proficiency
- Am I eligible for a tax and National Insurance refund under the NHS Widening Access Training scheme?
- Am I guaranteed a job at the end of my HSST training?
- Am I guaranteed a job at the end of my training?
- Anatomical Pathology Technology curriculum 2016/17 (version 1.01)
- Apprenticeships
- Are current healthcare employees eligible for the programme?
- Are there any equivalent routes to becoming a clinical scientist other than the STP?
- Are there any trainee networks I can join?
- Are there STP opportunities available in Scotland and Northern Ireland?
- Are there STP opportunities in Wales?
- Are training departments expected to give study leave to trainees on the STP?
- Accredited Scientific Practice
- ASP GI Physiology specialty proposal
- ASP learning and data sharing agreement
- ASP Lower GI Physiology Endoanal Ultrasound programme specification
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- Can I attend open days to find out more about the training?
- Can a trainee change my specialism after they have started the STP?
- Can I get APL if I have already obtained a master’s in my specialism?
- Can I obtain professional registration by completing the STP?
- Can a trainee transfer to a new location within the same specialism?
- Can the School do more to ensure employers are aware of the support required for the HSST?
- Can we provide evidence in our e-portfolio using FRCPath part 1?
- Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences PTP curriculum 2016/17 (version 1.01)
- STP example checklist
- Chronic kidney diseases and tests for investigating glomerular functions
- Clinical Engineering PTP curriculum 2016/17 (version 1.01)
- Clinical Photography PTP curriculum 2016/17 (version 1.01)
- EPA complaints and appeals policy
- EPA conflicts of interest policy
- Critically evaluate the function of the ionisation chamber in the linear accelerator and its importance for correct delivery
- Curriculum
- Denis Duignan, Head of Technology, Health Innovation Network
- Develop annual milestones
- Different format types as evidence of competency
- Do I have to apply for the in service posts via the online application portal Oriel?
- Do I have to contribute to the academic tuition fees?
- Does the School have examples of elective rotations done by other trainees?
- Dos and don’ts of good competency evidence
- Education and training qualifications form
- STP end of first month review example
- Complaints and appeals policy
- Terms of reference for examination boards
- End-point assessment
- Evidence for assessment
- Exceptional extenuating circumstances application form
- Exceptional extenuating circumstances policy
- Expression of intent for the Bachelor’s (PTP) programme for HEIs
- EPA fair access policy
- Getting started in OneFile
- Good training planning
- Good training planning behaviours
- Guidance for Trainees preparing for the OSFA
- Guidance on accreditation review visits for the Bachelor’s (PTP) programme for HEIs
- Guidance on accreditation visits
- Guidance on delivering the Bachelor’s (PTP) programme for HEIs
- Guidance for HEIs on delivering the Master’s (STP) programme
- Guidance on DOPS and OCEs for Bioinformatics trainees
- Guidance on DOPS, CbDs and OCEs for Medical Physics trainees
- Guidance on how to evidence tests and procedures not performed locally
- Guidance on providing evidence of meeting requirements for Training Officer role
- Guide to producing good competency evidence
- Higher Specialist Scientist trainee advert 2019
- How can healthcare scientists work towards certificate of equivalence if they are working outside of the NHS?
- How can I find out about the progress of my application?
- How can I get my previous experience recognised and apply for registration with HCPC as a clinical scientist?
- How can training departments obtain funding to support in service trainees?
- How do I apply for the HSST?
- How do I apply to the STP?
- How do I become an NHS Apprentice?
- How do I delete a submission?
- How do I develop a plan for my workplace-based evidence of activity?
- How do I find out about the progress of my application?
- How do I find out if I have the right to work in the UK?
- How do I initiate a Multi-Source Feedback (MSF) assessment?
- How do I nominate an assessor that is not my Training Officer or Rotational Supervisor?
- How do I register on Oriel?
- How does an Employer create a HSST post?
- How does the recruitment process differ between direct entry and in service applicants?
- How many applicants will be shortlisted for each direct entry posts?
- How many applicants will be shortlisted for each post?
- How many HSST posts can I apply for?
- How many posts can I apply for?
- How much academic input will there be included in the programme?
- How much travel is involved in the STP?
- How much will I be paid during the HSST training?
- How much will I be paid during the training programme?
- How should I add evidence for two Case-Based Discussions, when there is only one area to add evidence on the submission?
- How should I complete the online aptitude tests?
- How to act on a training plan in OneFile
- How to create a training plan in OneFile
- How to link accounts together in OneFile
- How to manage training planning in OneFile
- How to nominate an Assessor in OneFile
- How to receive and respond to feedback in OneFile
- How to register with Clarity
- How to register with Clarity
- How to respond to a submission in OneFile
- How to respond to a submission in OneFile
- How to submit a competency in OneFile
- How to review and confirm your MSF
- How to review and confirm your MSF
- How to see and understand my progress in OneFile
- How to set up email alerts in OneFile
- How to sign off competencies and send competencies for resubmission in OneFile
- How to sign off observational assessments in OneFile
- How to start an MSF
- How to start an MSF
- How to submit a competency in OneFile
- How to submit evidence of activity in OneFile
- How to submit workplace-based assessments in OneFile
- How to submit your MSF to OneFile
- How to submit your MSF to OneFile
- How to undertake a CBD using OneFile
- How to undertake a DOPS/OCE using OneFile
- How to unlock a submission in OneFile
- How to unlock a submission in OneFile
- How to upload evidence managed outside of OLAT to OneFile
- How to use reviews with training plans in OneFile
- How to use the Curriculum Library
- How to use the evidence library in OneFile
- How will shortlisting be carried out for direct entry posts?
- How will the STP improvement review feed into the STP curriculum content review?
- How will the curriculum look after the review?
- Higher Specialist Scientist Training
- HSST accreditation submission form for work-based training centre
- HSST Applicant and Employer guidance 2019
- HSST guidance on the interview process for applicants 2019
- HSST Life Sciences training plan example
- I am from outside of the UK; do I have the right to work in the UK?
- I am going abroad for my elective rotation, how do I organise indemnity insurance?
- I am having trouble setting up my rotation; who can help me?
- I am missing one or more modules in my portfolio.
- I am thinking of leaving the STP; who do I need to speak to?
- I have an additional or new supervisor. How can I add them so that they can see my portfolio?
- I have been asked to cover weekends and out of hours shifts even though my contract states I am a supernumerary trainee. Does the School have any guidance regarding this?
- I have failed my OSFA and would like to check/appeal the outcome of some of the stations which I was sure I had passed. Please can you check?
- I have failed my OSFA. What do I do now?
- I have failed on the ‘Scientific Practice’ (or other) domain on two of my mock OSFA stations. Could I have more information on this domain to help me improve in this area of work?
- I have now decided my Medical Physics or Engineering or Cardiac Science pathway. How can I work within those specialist modules?
- I have reached 100% in a module but my training officer is unable to sign it off. What do I need to do?
- I have received my mock OSFA results and feedback and would like further details about my performance. Can I contact the assessor?
- I have received my results which show that I have passed the OSFA overall but that I have failed some of the stations. Please may I have some feedback on these stations so I can understand the areas I need to improve?
- I have received some comments about my performance on one of the mock OSFA stations. I don’t understand the comment on one of the domains and cannot recall the details of the task. Can I have a copy of the station so I can try to understand the comment?
- I have the option of several different rotations, and I don’t see them on OneFile. How can I let the National School know which rotations I will be studying?
- Identify the most appropriate test for at least two example clinical presentations (diabetes, acute kidney injury and acute coronary syndrome)
- If I already have significant relevant work experience can I be exempt from elements of the work based learning?
- If I am an in service/internal applicant, will I still have to attend an interview?
- If I am graduating in this academic year, am I eligible to apply for the training posts?
- If I am not able to attend an interview on the date allocated to me, will I be offered an alternative date?
- If I am successful and the post has been advertised as unspecified or there is more than one training route, (applicable to some Medical Physics/Clinical Engineering and Cardiac Science posts) can I choose the specialism that I would prefer to train in?
- If I cannot attend the interview on the date allocated, will I be offered an alternative?
- If I have already obtained an MSc in a healthcare science specialism, will I be exempt from the MSc component of the STP?
- If I have applied to one specialism but have identified multiple locations, will I have to attend multiple interviews?
- If I have applied to several specialisms will I have to attend multiple interviews?
- If I have not previously trained in the UK what information do I need to provide?
- If I have previously applied to the STP can I apply again?
- If I move to another role can I continue on the training programme?
- If I obtain APL will I still be able to register as a clinical scientist?
- I’m a Clinical Scientist/specialty expert involved in delivering the STP. How can I contribute to the curriculum content review?
- I’m a patient or member of the public. How can I contribute to the curriculum content review?
- I’m a trainee on the STP. How can I contribute to the curriculum content review?
- I’m a trainee on the STP, how will the curriculum content review affect me?
- I’m involved in delivering the STP at a University. How will the curriculum content review affect me?
- I’m involved in delivering the STP in the workplace. How will the curriculum content review affect me?
- I’m involved in workforce planning. How can I contribute to the curriculum content review?
- I’m thinking of applying to the STP, how will the curriculum content review affect me?
- Internal quality assurance
- Introducing OneFile for year 2 and 3 STP trainees
- Introducing OneFile to new STP trainees – webinar
- Introducing OneFile – webinar for HSST Supervisors
- Introducing OneFile – webinar for STP Training Officers
- Involving patients and the public in your training
- Is it acceptable to the School for a department to appoint (to a permanent post) a trainee who has not yet completed their training?
- Is it possible to move between employers?
- Is the HSST right for me?
- Is the programme looking to recruit new or more experienced graduates?
- Is the six week elective module on the STP compulsory?
- Is the training programme right for me?
- Is the training programme very competitive?
- Is there a definitive date for the completion of the rotation competencies?
- Is there an age limit for applying to the HSST?
- Is there an age limit for the programme?
- Is there any additional financial support available, other than the salary?
- Is there any guidance about conducting an appraisal for trainees on the STP?
- Is there guidance to use with private providers offering work placements for STP?
- Kieran O’Connor, Cardiac Science, University Hospitals Birmingham, NHS Foundation Trust
- Lauren Campbell, Clinical Immunology, Oxford University Hospitals Trust
- Life Sciences PTP curriculum 2017/18 (version 1.0)
- Life Sciences Themed Board Minutes March 2018
- Life Sciences Themed Board Minutes March 2019
- Life Sciences Themed Board Minutes November 2018
- Life Sciences themed room
- Medical Physics Technology PTP curriculum 2016/17 (version 1.01)
- Meetings
- My friends/colleagues have all received their mock OSFA results but I have not. Please can you tell me when I will receive mine?
- My friends/colleagues have all received their OSFA results but I have not. Please can you tell me when I will receive mine?
- My submission has been signed off by my assessor, but my competency/ assessment is still showing as ‘Red’ in my portfolio.
- My training officer and I have some ideas of how to use my training budget. Do we need to inform the School about what we spend the money on?
- National recruitment complaints policy 2019
- Neurosensory Sciences PTP curriculum 2016/17 (version 1.01)
- OneFile
- OneFile- your e-portfolio
- OSFA assessment regulations
- OSFA dress code policy
- OSFA electronic devices and mobile phones policy
- OSFA exceptional arrangements policy
- OSFA late arrival policy
- OSFA misconduct policy
- OSFA mitigating circumstances application form
- OSFA mitigating circumstances policy
- Overview of the pathology department
- Pathways to embed patient and public involvement in healthcare Scientist training programmes
- Patient interactions and good competency evidence
- Perform routine quality assurance measurements on a radionuclide calibrator
- Perform the analyses to laboratory standard operating procedures on bone metabolism; vitamin D and its metabolites; parathyroid hormone and markers of bone turnover
- Perform the analyses to laboratory standard operating procedures on patients with disorders of renal pathology
- Perform the analyses to laboratory standard operating procedures on patients with disorders of renal pathophysiology
- Person specification 2019
- Person specification for the STP Training Officer
- Physical Science Themed Board – June 2018
- Physical Science Themed Board – March 2018
- Physical Science Themed Board – March 2019
- Physical Science Themed Board – November 2018
- Physical Sciences themed room
- Physiological Science Themed Board – June 2018
- Physiological Science Themed Board – March 2019
- Physiological Science Themed Board – November 2018
- Physiological Sciences themed room
- Planning a submission
- Platelet testing and disorders
- Portfolio of evidence
- Produce reports using validated results on common biochemistry investigations, following the Clinical Pathology Accreditation body standards
- Produce reports using validated results on common clinical biochemistry investigations; working with the duty biochemist
- Professional discussion about an understanding of request forms, reports and data interpretation and observing common laboratory techniques – part of haematology rotation year 1
- Practitioner Training Programme
- PTP change notification form for HEIs
- Receive, label and store routine clinical biochemistry samples
- Recognition of malarial parasites; tutorial witness statement
- Record of initial planning meeting example for the STP
- Reflection in good competency evidence grid
- Reviewing the progress of a training plan
- Scaling the Heights: an overview of the HSST
- SMART objectives log example
- Statement of agreement between employer and rotation provider for the STP example
- Staying on track – managing your workload, your mental health and well-being
- Scientist Training Programme
- STP accreditation submission for work-based placement providers
- STP Applicant offers guidance 2019
- STP Applicant recruitment process guidance 2019
- STP change notification form
- Change notification form for STP work-based providers
- STP change notification form for HEIs
- STP competition ratios
- STP interviewing process for Applicants
- STP job description 2019
- STP person specification 2019
- STP Trainee requirements for completion
- Suggested areas/subjects to achieve Imaging competencies for Neurosensory STP trainees undertaking the Clinical Assessment and Investigation (CA&I) rotation module
- Suggested areas/subjects to achieve Pathology competencies for Neurosensory STP trainees undertaking the Clinical Assessment and Investigation (CA&I) rotation module
- Suggestions of reflective practice in support of the professional practice modules – relevant to haematology
- STP telephone one to one record example
- The application asks for 3 referees over the past 2 years, however I have been in the same post for the past 3 years or more. Can I use a supervisor or referee from my Masters course?
- The importance of reflection in good competency evidence
- The STP, its aims, structure and overview
- Therapeutic drug monitoring of anti-epileptic medications such as Carbamazepine and Phenytoin
- Trainee and training officer responsibilities
- Example training plan for the STP
- Training roles on the STP
- Train the trainer
- STP transfer of training application form
- STP transfer of training policy
- Types of assessment & reflective practice
- Types of evidence that can be used for achieving competencies
- Using automated analysers and the scientific principles behind methods used in clinical biochemistry
- Using case studies for good competency evidence
- Using feedback to promote progress
- Using the e-portfolio in HSST
- Using the e-portfolio in STP
- Using the Winpath software associated with the LIMS platform in laboratories to book requests, enter results, search for details and manage tests
- Welcome
- What are the eligibility requirements for HSST Trainees?
- What are the requirements for HSST Trainees protected time?
- What are the responsibilities of Employers with HSST Trainees?
- What arrangements are there for extended leave from the HSST programme?
- What assessments do I have to complete?
- What can I expect at my interview?
- What can I expect at my interview?
- What do I do if I have concerns in relation to completing the programme as a conscientious objection e.g., on the grounds of religion?
- What do I need to be eligible for the HSST?
- What do I need to be eligible for the STP?
- What does the HSST curriculum deliver?
- What does the HSST programme entail?
- What end date should I put for current employment as I am still in post?
- What funding is available for HSST?
- What if I already have a doctorate or I have undertaken leadership or management programmes?
- What is a relevant degree?
- What is Assessment for Learning (AfL)?
- What is involved in the annual review of progression?
- What is the difference between direct entry posts and in service posts?
- What is the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) and how do I apply through it?
- What is the HSST training budget being used for and is this monitored by Health Education England (HEE)?
- What is the recruitment process?
- What is the School’s policy on maternity leave?
- What is the shortlisting process?
- What kinds of people get a place on the STP?
- What level of English language competency is required?
- What level of english language competency is required?
- What scientific specialism should I apply for?
- What should I do if I do not know my Training ID or Registration Code for Clarity MSFs?
- What type of job might I expect to obtain at the end of my training?
- When can I apply for the HSST?
- When I have graduated from the STP will I have a recognised international qualification?
- When there are changes to any specialism the system will notify all applicants, even if this particular specialism is not one of your chosen preferences. This will not affect your application and there is no action necessary, as it is just for update purposes.
- Where are the sliding scales for DOPS, OCEs and CBDs?
- Where can I find my Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- Where will I be trained?
- Where will I be trained during the HSST programme?
- Which universities offer the accredited master’s programme?
- Who do trainees inform of a change of personal details?
- Who do trainees speak to when they are having problems with training?
- Who should a trainee notify about a sickness absence?
- Who will inform direct entry applicants if they have been shortlisted?
- Who will inform me if I have been shortlisted?
- Who will provide the doctoral programme?
- Why is there a difference in pay for some in service trainees compared to direct entry trainees? In some cases direct entry trainees appear to be paid more.
- Will I be reimbursed for travel costs if I get an interview?
- Will I be reimbursed travel costs when attending an interview?
- Will I have to contribute to the academic tuition fees?
- Will it help my application if I have some work experience in a healthcare setting?
Case Studies
- My experiences on the PTP by Andrea Geere
- My experience on the Biomedical Science PTP by Philippa D’Arcy-Grover
- Hear what inspired Leah, Harry, Lee and Hannah to become an apprentice
- My experience as an STP Bioinformatics trainee by Stuart Cannon
- My experience as an STP Medical Physicist trainee by Robyn Cooke
- My experience as an STP Audiology trainee by Saira Hussain
- My experience as an STP Biochemistry trainee by Olivia Kaye
- My experience as an STP Immunology trainee by Bethan Dancey
- Real-life story – Nana Mensah
- The HSST Experience – Cardiac Science by Kelly Victor
- The HSST Experience – Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics by Sean Carey
- The HSST Experience – Medical Physics by Peter McGookin
Projects
- A comparative assessment of the relationship between measurements made in an incremental shuttle walk test and an incremental cycle ergometry test in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- A feasibility study for ultrasound-guided fistulaplasty for failing arteriovenous fistulae for haemodialysis.
- A Quantitative Comparison of PET/CT and SPECT/CT for post Y-90 SIRT Therapy
- A retrospective analysis investigating the correlation between patients with diastolic dysfunction and diabetes mellitus within a local population.
- Accuracy of hearing aid ‘match to target’ at fitting (before and after real-ear adjustment) and follow-up.
- Accuracy of hearing aid ‘match to target’ at fitting (before and after real-ear adjustment) and follow-up.
- An expert system for clinical gait analysis using an opinion-evidence model
- Angelman Syndrome: Mosaicism or multi-locus imprinting defect?
- Anti-idiotypic antibodies in human leukocyte antigen (HLA) antibody-incompatible renal transplantation
- Assessing the impact of Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy upon patients with Heart Failure in a real world UK setting; can routinely obtained markers provide a novel method of predicting response?
- Characterisation of Intestinal Intraepithelial Lymphocytes by Flow Cytometry in Post-transplant Patients
- Classification of contributory factors in free-text NHS patient safety incident reports
- Compartmental model for 223Ra-Dichloride in Patients with metastatic bone disease from castration-resistant prostate cancer
- Contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the assessment of foot perfusion: a feasibility study in a normal population
- Development and Evaluation of Inductively-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry Methods for the Quantitation of Selenium in Erythrocytes, and Other Trace Elements in Patient Samples
- Development of a clinic-specific, morphokinetic algorithm capable of predicting the implantation potential of human embryos
- Development of a fluorescent multiplex RT-PCR assay for detection of fusion-gene transcripts
- Development of assays for functional and direct markers of vitamin B1 and magnesium status in chronic alcoholic patients
- Development of Cardiac Avoidance Treatment Planning for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients
- Diagnosing MS using Central Veins at Clinically Relevant Image Resolutions
- Diarrhoea in the community – Defining the burden of undiagnosed pathogenic E. coli.
- Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Parotid glands in healthy volunteers before and after a gustatory stimulation to quantify relative function
- Does the lung density around the tumour affect the ability to achieve the required dose constraints for lung Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR) treatments?
- Dosimetric effects of residual, system-related, geometric distortion on MR-only radiotherapy planning for treatment of endometrial cancer using VMAT
- Evaluation of in silico tools for pathogenicity prediction of missense variants in the diagnostic laboratory
- Evaluation of the difference between dose-to-water and dose-to-medium for stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SAbR) with the Acuros XB algorithm focusing on lung and bone using clinical plans.
- “Immuno-flowFISH”: Diagnostic assessment of structural chromosomal abnormalities in phenotyped chronic lymphocytic leukaemia cells with del(17p) by imaging flow cytometry.
- Implementation of a workflow for the detection and validation of low level somatic BRCA1/BRCA2 variants for the clinical management of high grade serous ovarian cancer patients
- Indirect MRI planning for prostate external beam radiotherapy without the use of implanted ducials
- KIDScore (D3, D5) as a predictor of pregnancy outcome, compared with conventional morphology grading of embryos
- Left ventricular scar predicts remodeling in patients undergoing cardiac resynchronisation therapy – a retrospective analysis from a large tertiary centre
- Nystagmus duration after caloric irrigations
- Quantification of changes to dose distribution caused by positional corrections from verification image matching to rectal and anal cancer patients during IMRT treatment
- Quantitative Evaluation of Beta-Amyloid Brain PET Imaging in Dementia: A comparison between both Hermes BRASS and Siemens Syngo.VIA Amyloid Plaque Quantification with the clinical report
- Real-Data Reconstruction to Remove Rician Bias from Diffusional Kurtosis Imaging of the Prostate
- The Characterisation of Mitochondrial DNA Rearrangements using the Illumina MiSeq and Oxford Nanopore Technologies MinION
- The Incidence and Clinical Relevance of Device-detected Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation in the Relation to Stroke.
- The Lung Clearance Index in Adults with Connective Tissue Disease. A Pilot Study in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.
- The perception and reality of sleep quality and diagnostic yield in sleep telemetry services: a feasibility study
- The relationship between Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS), Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEPs) and Electroencephalography (EEG) when used in monitoring critically ill children:
- The sensitivity and specificity of dobutamine stress echocardiography: a single centre, retrospective service evaluation
- Towards the National Gram Negative Bloodstream Infection Reduction Objectives: Identification of Risk Factors in the Acute Setting to Inform Reduction Strategies
- Trans-mitral Doppler in differentiating between supraventricular and ventricular tachycardia.
- Using list-mode gating to estimate the noise in PET: A comparison of Q.Clear and OSEM
- Validating the Sapientia inheritance filters to facilitate implementing trio clinical exome sequencing into diagnostic service
- Validation and method comparison of carboxyhaemoglobin by headspace-gas chromatography-thermal conductivity detector (HS-GC-TCD)
- VASA: An ACMG Variant Scoring Assistant for Sequence Variant Classification, Variant Review and Teaching
- Verification and implementation of an electron Monte Carlo algorithm for electron treatment planning.
- Verification of the Accuracy of Image-Based Dosimetry Methods used in SIRT Microsphere Therapy
- Verification of the Active-B12 assay on the Abbott Architect