Midlands
Specialty
Trust
Andrology – Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Trainees will be based at the Birmingham Women’s Hospital and all rotations are undertaken at the same location.
Local promotion details for post(s): Applicants are welcome to contact for further information.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: George Southall-Brown
Email: g.southall-brown@nhs.net
Audiology – Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
We are seeking a motivated individual to join Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). Nottingham Audiology has a long history of successfully training Clinical Scientists. Ongoing support from the Training Lead and the team is available throughout the three years and for the research elements of the MSc.
We are a large team of Audiologists and have specialised clinics for; complex audiological cases, bone conduction hearing implants, tinnitus, dementia, paediatrics, evoked potentials, vestibular diagnostics and vestibular rehabilitation. We also share a site with the Nottingham Audiology Implant Programme. Clinic work will be primary based at Ropewalk House and Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham which are both in close proximity to Nottingham city centre.
Local promotion details for post(s): Prospective applicants are welcome to contact the department to discuss the post and, where feasible, arrange an informal visit to the department to gain further insight into the role.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Siobhan Moody
Email: siobhan.moody1@nhs.net
Audiology – Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
The trainee will be based at Hearing Services Centre, City Health Campus. As we have clinics in multiple outposts the trainee will also need to be able to travel to these. Of these clinics, the most frequently visited by the trainee would be Lyng Health Centre and Sandwell Health Campus in West Bromwich, and James Preston Health Centre in Sutton Coldfield town centre. The easiest means of transport is to drive between these sites, however there are bus and metro stations near Lyng Health Centre and good bus links to Sandwell Health Campus and Sutton Coldfield town centre. There is also a shuttle bus which staff can use to travel between City Health Campus, Sandwell Health Campus and Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Audiology – Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
You will be based at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford but will be expected to travel between there and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as well as to community and outreach locations in order to experience as much of the service as possible during your training. Rotation modules will involve further travel, including to Wolverhampton.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Aston University
Audiology – The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Aston University
Audiology – University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
With over 13,000 members of staff based across five hospitals University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) provides care to over 1 million inhabitants across South Derbyshire and East Staffordshire. We provide a wide range of services, including newborn hearing screening and diagnostics, paediatric, vestibular, tinnitus, and complex rehabilitation. Adult Audiology is housed in a purpose-built Head and Neck Unit, and Paediatric Audiology is situated within the Derbyshire Children’s Hospital. Within the organisation we have excellent working relationships with our ENT Consultants, Audiovestibular Physician and Paediatrician with specialist interest in hearing aetiology. We have close links with other local services such as Education, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Services, and the Royal School for The Deaf Derby.
At UHDB we have an emerging healthcare science reputation and have an established Practice Learning and Support Unit who facilitate training and education across multiple professions within the organisation.
Local promotion details for post(s): Applicants are welcome to contact us for more information and to arrange a site visit.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Aston University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Tendai Ngwerume
Email: tendai.ngwerume2@nhs.net
Cancer Genomics – Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
As an STP trainee in Cancer Genomics in Birmingham, you can expect a mix of on‑site and remote working across the three training phases.
Phase 1 includes both in‑person and remote activity. It also has a longer consolidation period than other specialisms, during which you may be asked to work from home. If you prefer to work on site, a desk can be arranged at any point. Two Phase 1 modules are delivered by partner trusts. These usually take place in Birmingham, but may occasionally be held elsewhere in the West Midlands depending on availability.
Phases 2 and 3 are mainly delivered on-site and in person in Birmingham with some elements delivered in our partner GLH laboratories.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Eudmar Marcolino
Email: eudmar.marcolino@nhs.net
Cancer Genomics – Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
The trainee will predominantly be based within the Genomics Service at the Nottingham University Hospital (NUH) City Campus.
The Genomics service at NUH is part of the East GLH providing Rare Disease and Cancer Genomic testing to the East Midlands and wider East region along with the laboratories in Leicester and Cambridge. More information can be found at https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/nottingham-regional-genetics-laboratories/ and https://www.eastgenomics.nhs.uk/about-us/genomic-laboratory-hub/
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Sarah Huffen
Email: s.huffen@nhs.net
Cardiac Science – Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Of the two posts, one trainee will be placed in the Invasive department and one trainee will be based in the Non-Invasive department at Nottingham City Hospital. Training will be provided by both departments, however applicants must be willing to uptake the programme in either sub-specialism.
The Invasive post will be supported from basic ECG skills and pacemaker implant to emergency primary angioplasty. These skills build a solid foundation for more advanced procedures such as TAVI and cardiac electrophysiology and ablation. Ambulatory monitoring and echocardiography components of the curriculum are also supported in full.
The Non-Invasive post will allow the trainee to specialise in echocardiography in our new purpose built Diagnostic Cardiology Unit. Although full training in Invasive Cardiac Science will also be provided by the close links with our Invasive colleagues, due to the departmental structure, the final specialism is required to be echocardiography
Local promotion details for post(s): Site visits welcome
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Mark Lyons
Email: mark.lyons3@nhs.net
Cardiac Science – Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
The STP trainee in Cardiac Science will be based across The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, working at both Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. The trainee will be expected to travel between the two sites as part of their rotational training; the hospitals are well connected by road, with staff parking available at both locations. The trainee will gain exposure to a broad range of cardiac physiology services, with training opportunities tailored to service provision, including echocardiography and cardiac rhythm management.
Site-specific facilities include a cardiac catheterisation lab for diagnostic angiography and device implants alongside dedicated non-invasive diagnostic areas. The Trust offers a supportive learning environment with access to experienced clinical scientists, physiologists, and multidisciplinary cardiac teams across both hospital sites.
Local promotion details for post(s): We would be happy to accommodate site visits if required.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Nina Moran
Email: nina.moran@nhs.net
Cardiac Science – The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
The Trust includes Russells Hall Hospital (main site), Corbett Hospital and The Guest Hospital. Cardiology and is spread across sites and includes the Primary Care Site, Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre (BHHSCC).
At the main site, the Invasive service includes diagnostic cardiac catheterisation, cardiac rhythm management including complex implant and follow up, leadless pacemaker and anatomical pacing. The Echo service operates over Russells Hall and BHHSCC, this is our Community Diagnostic Centre.
The service is BSE accredited and perform transthoracic and transoesphageal echo, stress echo, including DSE and bike stress. The non invasive service includes ETT, ambulatory monitoring (ECG and BP) including analysis. There is no staff transport but buses run frequently. Staff are supported to complete BSE and BHRS accreditation.
The Trust is linked with the Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals Trust. As a trainee you will be based at Russells Hall but will be required to travel between sites.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Nichola Asson
Email: nichola.asson@nhs.net
Cardiac Science – The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
The trainee will be based at Royal Wolverhampton Hospital; some training may require travel to our satellite site in Cannock. Most of the training and development will take place in Cardiac Investigations Department based at Royal Wolverhampton Hospital, but there will be requirements to travel.
Training will be provided in ECG, Holter monitors ECG + BP, Cardiac Cath Lab, Device follow up and Implant, Echocardiography. We are a tertiary Centre providing a 24/7 Primary PCI service in the region, TAVI implants and a busy EP service. The trainee will be exposed to a wide variety of procedures during their training.
At all times the trainee is expected to work within standard operating policies and procedures of the department and adhere to high standards of professionalism, health and safety, risk reduction, confidentiality, patient care and dignity and respect of equality and diversity as set out in the NHS Constitution.
Local promotion details for post(s): We welcome enquiries and are happy to arrange site visits.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Jennie Ward
Email: jennie.ward4@nhs.net
Cardiac Science – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Our STP trainees will be based at Good Hope Hospital. We are part of a 4 hospital Trust, known as University Hospitals of Birmingham (UHB). UHB is one of the largest Trusts in the UK offering a wide range of opportunities. There may be occasions when visiting another site will be beneficial to a trainee’s learning as part of their course. There are good transport links in the Birmingham and surrounding areas. Travelling between sites can be made by a hospital shuttle bus or using good bus and rail routes. Good Hope Hospital is a busy department of 37 staff of varying grades and can provide a wide range of cardiology diagnostics and can offer Echo & CRM routes of the STP programme. The trainee will have access to library and Education department facilities and they will be allocated an STP supervisor to support their journey.
Local promotion details for post(s): Happy for individuals to come to visit the department if they so wish, but there are no formal site visits/events planned.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Tracey Starkey-Moore
Email: tracey.starkey-moore@uhb.nhs.uk
Cardiac Science – University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Cardiac Science – University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Clinical Biochemistry – The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Black Country Pathology Services (BCPS) is a network of four NHS Trusts in the West Midlands, which hosts a large automated hub laboratory at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, and essential services laboratories at Midland Metropolitan Hospital Birmingham, Russells Hall Hospital Dudley, and Manor Hospital Walsall. Specialist Biochemistry services operate at Sandwell General Hospital in West Bromwich, and City Hospital in Birmingham, which provides services including trace elements, toxicology, pharmacogenetics, TPMT, biologic drugs, renal stones and vitamin analysis amongst others.
The successful STP trainees will be primarily based at New Cross Hospital, Sandwell General Hospital and Russells Hall Hospital during their training. There may be requirement to travel to other sites in the network as required. STP’s will be joining a large team of clinical scientists and other STP trainees.
Local promotion details for post(s): If any applicants wish to visit BCPS prior to choosing STP locations, please contact Lauren Starbrook to arrange this.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Lauren Starbrook
Email: lauren.starbrook@nhs.net
Clinical Biochemistry – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
The successful candidate will be expected to work primarily in the Clinical Biochemistry laboratories on the Heartlands and Queen Elizabeth hospital sites. There will also be opportunity to experience our smaller laboratories at Good Hope and Solihull hospitals. Our laboratories offer a wealth of opportunities for trainees. Our large main automated laboratories utilise Abbott Alinity platforms coupled with state-of-the-art pre analytical and track systems which offer an extensive range of tests. We have a strong specialist biochemistry service on both sites and use high tech equipment like tandem mass spectrometry, HPLC, high resolution accurate mass spectrometry, ICP-MS, GC-MS, FTIR and Real time PCR. UHB also has large immunology and toxicology sections on the Heartlands site and are part of a pathology network with the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS laboratories.
We also have strong links with the clinical teams on both sites, in particular endocrinology, metabolic medicine, liver, gastroenterology, acute medicine and cardiology and work with these teams to develop current and new services to support diagnosis and monitoring of disease and ultimately help patients when they need it most.
We currently have 3 STP trainees in biochemistry at UHB and have a very successful history of training and retaining trainees in the profession. The biochemistry Clinical Scientist team currently consists of 3 Consultant Clinical Scientists, 4 Principal Clinical Scientists and 11.5 Senior Clinical Scientists. This team provides an excellent support network and a wealth of experience and knowledge to trainees training at UHB.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Clinical Biochemistry – University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Clinical Bioinformatics Genomics – Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
As an STP trainee in Clinical Bioinformatics in Birmingham, you can expect a mix of on-site and remote working throughout all three training phases.
Phase 1 is delivered through a combination of in person and remote activity. In person elements often take place in longer blocks of a week or more. If you plan to commute, please be aware that you may be expected to attend on site for sustained periods. It is common to spend several weeks working entirely from home, followed by several weeks fully on site.
Phases 2 and 3 usually allow some flexibility for remote working depending on service needs and discussions with the Bioinformatics Training Officer. You should still be prepared to attend on site whenever required.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Eudmar Marcolino
Email: eudmar.marcolino@nhs.net
Clinical Engineering – The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
King's College London
Clinical Scientific Computing – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
The Clinical Computing and Imaging Sciences Service (CCISS) provides support to the Medical Physics division at University Hospitals Birmingham, particularly to the Radiotherapy Department, Radiotherapy Physics, Radiation Protection Service, and Imaging Departments. As a trainee you will have exposure to, and involvement in:
- Managing a virtualised environment, with a large number of Windows and Linux systems providing specialised clinical and scientific computing services.
- Managing and supporting multiple third-party systems including radiotherapy management and planning systems.
- Data extraction, analysis and reporting of data from these systems using well established tools.
- Developing and managing bespoke in-house software solutions to support the radiotherapy pathways.
You will be primarily based in the Cancer Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham site. During Year 1 rotations, there will be opportunities to work with other partnered hospital trusts, in the local area, to receive a wider breadth of training. Good transport links are available to all partnered trusts.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Debra Balderson
Email: debra.balderson@uhb.nhs.uk
Embryology – Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Trainees will be exclusively based at the Birmingham Women’s Hospital, which includes the rotations in Andrology, Genomics and Genomic Counselling.
Local promotion details for post(s): Happy to be contacted via e-mail to answer any questions.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Qamar Walayat
Email: Qamar.Walayat@nhs.net
Embryology – University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
The trainee will be based in the Centre for Reproductive Medicine at University Hospital Coventry where all embryology training and the first year introductions to Andrology and Embryology rotations will take place. The other first year rotations; Introduction to Genetics, Genomics and Molecular Science and Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Genetic and Genomic Counselling will be at Birmingham Women’s Hospital. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered for travel to and from Birmingham.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Ben Lavender
Email: ben.lavender@uhcw.nhs.uk
Gastrointestinal Physiology – University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Genomic Counselling – Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Trainees will be based at Birmingham Women’s Hospital but will attend clinics around the West Midlands area on a regular basis to gain a breadth of experience. Therefore, travel will be required (with expenses paid). We operate a flexible hybrid model of working that facilitates some working from home and flexible working. We are a large centre with an extensive range of specialist clinics with GC involvement, including joint PGT clinics.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Marie O'Donnell
Email: marie.odonnell2@nhs.net
Genomic Counselling – Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
The trainee will primarily be based at Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) and Northampton General Hospital (NGH), with LRI serving as the main training hub. To gain a diverse range of experience, trainee will attend clinics throughout the Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and Rutland (LNR) region. The LNR Genomic Service will provide support, allowing trainees to develop expertise across various specialties, including cancer, cardiac conditions, neurogenetics, developmental disorders, and prenatal cases.
Additionally, we offer a flexible hybrid working model, enabling some remote work and adaptable scheduling
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Nilotpal Chauhan and Sarah Durell
Email: nilotpal.chauhan1@nhs.net and sarah.durell@nhs.net
Genomics – Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
As an STP trainee in Genomics in Birmingham, you can expect a mix of on‑site and remote working across all three phases of training.
Phase 1 is delivered through a combination of in‑person and remote activity. The in‑person elements often run in longer blocks of a week or more. If you plan to commute, please be aware that you may be required on site for extended periods. It is common to spend several weeks working entirely from home, followed by several weeks fully in person.
Phases 2 and 3 are mainly delivered on-site and in person in Birmingham with some elements delivered in our partner GLH laboratories.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Eudmar Marcolino
Email: eudmar.marcolino@nhs.net
Genomics – Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
The trainee will predominantly be based within the Genomics Service at the Nottingham University Hospital (NUH) City Campus.
The Genomics service at NUH is part of the East GLH providing Rare Disease and Cancer Genomic testing to the East Midlands and wider East region along with the laboratories in Leicester and Cambridge. More information can be found at https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/nottingham-regional-genetics-laboratories/ and https://www.eastgenomics.nhs.uk/about-us/genomic-laboratory-hub/
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Lewis Darnell
Email: lewis.darnell@nhs.net
Haematology and Transfusion Science – The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
The Black Country Pathology Services network consists of a hub based at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. The spoke sites are Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospital Trust, Walsall Healthcare Trust and The Dudley Group Foundation Trust however the trainee will not undertake any training at the spoke sites.
The STP trainee will be based at, and have the majority of their training at the hub unless it is an area that cannot be provided in-house. For these, rotations/secondments will be arranged with reference laboratories/specialised testing laboratories and will generally be outside of the network.
The Haematology department provides comprehensive laboratory services for routine and specialised Haematology testing of blood and body fluids using state of the art equipment and are UKAS approved. The department performs testing for routine coagulation and specialised haemostasis and thrombosis testing. The department has a substantive haemoglobinopathy section, screening for the presence of variant Haemoglobins and thalassaemia.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Jayne Parkes
Email: jayne.parkes@nhs.net
Histopathology – The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Black Country Pathology Services delivers the pathology services for four NHS Trusts; The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. BCPS delivers histopathology services from a large hub laboratory based at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton. We are a GPGC laboratory part of the Central and South Genomics Laboratory Hub (GLH) delivering part of the molecular testing repertoire for solid organ tumours for part of the region. We provide centralised gynaecological cytology services processing circa 360 000 specimens per year for the region. BCPS processes circa 100 000 cases per year and is rapidly expanding its digital pathology programme.
The successful STP candidates will be based at New Cross Hospital during their training. You will be joining a large team and work closely with consultant histopathologists and senior biomedical scientists during your training.
Local promotion details for post(s): Site visits would be encouraged and welcome.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Kalani Kuruppu
Email: kalani.kuruppu@nhs.net
Imaging with non-Ionising Radiation – Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
As a trainee within Imaging with Non-Ionising Radiation (INIR), you will join a friendly, highly experienced team of scientists and technologists who are committed to supporting your training. We typically welcome 4-6 trainees each year, creating a close-knit cohort across Medical Physics specialisms.
Our departments are actively involved in a range of research, innovation projects, giving you early exposure to cutting-edge clinical science. We have strong links with the University of Nottingham located across the road from Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC).
Training is primarily based across our two hospital sites—QMC and City Hospital—which are connected by a free, shuttle bus for staff. For INIR, Phase 2 and Phase 3 training is based at QMC. Trainees may complete their Nuclear Medicine and/or Radiotherapy Physics rotation during Phase 1 at Royal Derby Hospital, providing experience in a different clinical setting. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Rafal Panek
Email: rafal.panek@nhs.net
Imaging with non-Ionising Radiation – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
RRPPS is the Radiation Protection Service of University Hospitals Birmingham, employing around 40 scientific, technical and administrative staff. We provide both ionising and non-ionising radiation protection and medical physics services to the Imaging and Radiotherapy Departments plus external customers throughout the West Midlands.
Parts of the rotations and specialism will be based at RRPPS in Kings Norton, Birmingham. Some regional travel will be required throughout the training, but it is often possible to organise lifts with supervising staff and use department cars during specialism. Specialism will include time based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB). We are involved with a collaborative approach to specialism training, and travel throughout the midlands for a small number of non-ionising workshops may be required.
Other rotations will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Heritage Building) and QEHB. These sites and RRPPS are within walking distance of local train and bus routes.
Local promotion details for post(s): Applicants are welcome to make contact with any specific queries.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Matthew Gardner
Email: matthew.gardner@uhb.nhs.uk
Medical Physics (undefined) – University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
This post is for an undefined medical physicist STP post at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW). The trainee will undergo rotations in the medical physics disciplines of radiotherapy physics, imaging with non ionising radiation, nuclear medicine and radiation safety and diagnostic radiology. All rotations and specialisms will be offered on site at UHCW.
Local promotion details for post(s): We are happy for applicants to contact us for more details of the department or to arrange a tour.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Kevin Young
Email: kevin.young@uhcw.nhs.uk
Medical Physics (undefined) – University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
The trainee will be based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital for the duration of their training. The trainee will rotate through each of the medical physics modalities in their first year before specialising in either:
- Imaging with Non-Ionising Radiation
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology
A specialism will be chosen at the end of the year 1 rotations and will be based on trainee choice and training capacity.
The small size of the department means that trainees are well integrated with the team and gain good exposure to the day-to-day activities of a medical physicist. Senior trainees provide excellent peer support for year 1 trainees through regular trainee meetings and are always happy to offer advice on matters such as training activities and university accommodation.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Phil Tudhope
Email: philip.tudhope@uhnm.nhs.uk
Nuclear Medicine – Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
You will join with our dedicated and experienced team of expert Clinical Scientist and technologists who will guide you through your training, as we have 4-6 trainees in each year cohort covering all Medical Physics specialisms. Our teams are at the forefront of a large number of development and research activities and have excellent links with the University of Nottingham. Training is based within our two main sites across the City of Nottingham, the QMC and City Hospital campuses, which are linked by a frequent shuttle bus service free to staff. The Nuclear Medicine specialism has a range of modern equipment, including four Gamma cameras and a PET scanner. We treat patients from across the East Midlands region for several specialised services. We look forward to welcoming you.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Clare Jacobs
Email: clare.jacobs9@nhs.net
Nuclear Medicine – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
The Nuclear Medicine Service is a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment facility based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with satellite facilities at Good Hope Hospital, Heartlands Hospital and Birmingham Children’s Hospital. The case mix is highly specialised, and this is reflected in the range of investigations and treatments that are provided.
The nuclear medicine rotation and specialism training will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB). Other rotations will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Cancer Centre and RRPPS (the Radiation Protection Service) in Kings Norton, Birmingham. All these sites are within walking distance of local train and bus routes. RRPPS supports hospitals and external customers throughout the West Midlands. This means some travel around the region will be required during rotations here, but it is often possible to arrange lifts with supervising staff.
Local promotion details for post(s): Applicants are welcome to make contact with any specific queries.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Matthew Gardner
Email: matthew.gardner@uhb.nhs.uk
Pharmaceutical Science – Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
The trainee will primarily be based at Queen’s Medical Centre campus of NUH NHS Trust where they’ll be involved with Quality Assurance, Quality Control (chemistry and microbiology laboratories), Production (Sterile, Non-Sterile) and Radiopharmacy. Occasional travelling may be required to another site within the Trust (City Hospital, Nottingham) as and when required to gain experience related to cytotoxic chemotherapy manufacturing. Travelling between the two sites is free via Medilink service (upon display of Trust issued ID card).
Local promotion details for post(s): Site visits are encouraged.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Zeeshan Janjua
Email: zeeshan.janjua@nhs.net
Pharmaceutical Science – United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital Trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties.
You will be based between the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit at the Lincoln Science and Innovation Park (LSIP) and the Radiopharmacy Department at the Lincoln County Hospital. The sites have good transport links and are within a 30-minute walking distance.
LSIP is within walking distance from the Lincoln bus and train station. Within a one-mile radius of the facility, you can enjoy Lincoln’s Cathedral quarter with its medieval buildings, pubs, cafes and cobbled streets, waterfront home to a cinema multiplex, restaurants, hotels and bars, the main High Street shopping district and the city’s cultural quarter.
Local promotion details for post(s): Informal site visits can be arranged on request.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Francisca Martinez
Email: Francisca.Martinez2@nhs.net
Pharmaceutical Science – University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Trainees will be based at Queen’s Hospital, Burton upon Trent. In order to complete all required rotations, travel will be required across the Midlands. There are limited public transportation options between the different hospital locations.
Currently the Production, Quality Assurance and Quality Control elements are covered at the Queen’s Hospital Burton Site, whilst the Radiopharmacy and Aseptics elements are covered at University Hospitals Birmingham (Queen Elizabeth Hospital) and University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire (University Hospital, Coventry) respectively.
Local promotion details for post(s): Site visits are available on request.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Farhan Bham
Email: farhan.bham@nhs.net
Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology – Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
King's College London
Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology – Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
As a trainee within Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology (RS&DR), you will join a friendly, highly experienced team of scientists and technologists who are committed to supporting your training. We typically welcome 4-6 trainees each year, creating a close-knit cohort across Medical Physics specialisms.
Our departments are actively involved in a range of research, innovation projects, giving you early exposure to cutting-edge clinical science. We have strong links with the University of Nottingham located across the road from Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC).
Training is primarily based across our two hospital sites—QMC and City Hospital, which are connected by a free, shuttle bus for staff. For RS&DR, Phase 2 and Phase 3 training is based at QMC. Trainees may complete their Nuclear Medicine and/or Radiotherapy Physics rotation during Phase 1 at Royal Derby Hospital, providing experience in a different clinical setting. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
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Name: Jennifer Poveda
Email: jennifer.poveda@nhs.net
Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology – University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
The trainee will be based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. They will be expected to periodically travel between sites in Leicestershire, there are regular buses between city sites and travel to community sites can be minimised if required.
We are a friendly and dynamic team who have a good history of supporting trainees to completion of various different training programmes. We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic new trainee to our team. Leicester is a fantastic place to work and live. Local highlights include the National Space Centre, Cultural Quarter, fantastic outdoor spaces like Bradgate Park or historic sites of interest such as King Richard III Visitor Centre.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
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Name: Elizabeth Davies
Email: elizabeth.davies70@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
You will join with our dedicated and experienced team of expert Clinical Scientist and technologists who will guide you through your training, as we have 4-6 trainees in each year cohort covering all Medical Physics specialisms. Our teams are at the forefront of a large number of development and research activities and have excellent links with the University of Nottingham. Rotational training is based within our two main sites across the City of Nottingham, the QMC and City Hospital campuses which are linked by a frequent shuttle bus service free to staff. The Radiotherapy Physics specialism, in phase 2 and 3 of the training, is based at the City Hospital campus. We have an ongoing programme of equipment replacement, with state-of-the-art linear accelerators, brachytherapy service, motion management techniques and CT scanners. We treat patients from across the East Midlands region for several specialised services. We look forward to welcoming you.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
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Name: Liz Harron
Email: elizabeth.harron1@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
The trainee will be primarily based at Lincoln County Hospital with some travel required to other ULTH sites. Public transport and travel with colleagues will be possible in these cases.
Local promotion details for post(s): Please email the key contact if you have any queries about the post.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
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Name: Jessica Hill
Email: jessica.wardle2@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Our Radiotherapy Physics team has around 50 scientific and technical staff working in conjunction with clinical colleagues to provide approximately 5,300 new patients per year with World Class radiotherapy treatments. We utilise several linear accelerators with Flattening Filter Free (FFF) functionality alongside advanced modalities including RadiXact and Cyberknife. We also have two wide-bore CT scanners, a brachytherapy suite and an orthovoltage treatment system.
The radiotherapy rotation and specialism training will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Heritage Building) Cancer Centre in Birmingham. Other rotations will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and RRPPS (the Radiation Protection Service) in Kings Norton, Birmingham. All these sites are within walking distance of local train and bus routes. RRPPS supports hospitals and external customers throughout the West Midlands so some travel around the region will be required during rotations, but it is often possible to arrange lifts with supervising staff.
Local promotion details for post(s): Applicants are welcome to make contact with any specific queries.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
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Name: Matthew Gardner
Email: matthew.gardner@uhb.nhs.uk
Radiotherapy Physics – University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
We’re looking for an STP trainee in Radiotherapy Physics to join us at Leicester Royal Infirmary. We are a forward-thinking department with Varian equipment – 4 Truebeam Linacs and a Halcyon linac, together with a new Bravos Brachytherapy afterloader and a superficial X-ray set. We operate on the latest ARIA Oncology management system using Varian Eclipse treatment planning systems, 2 wide bore CT scanners with 4DCT (Canon and GE), MVision AI, Proknow and are ISO9001:2015 certified using IQM/QPulse quality management software. We can cover all the elements of the Radiotherapy STP training scheme, and are looking for a highly motivated, self-managing trainee who can become part of our team.
There will be some evening work required, and travel to the other hospitals in Leicester may be needed to make the most of all training opportunities.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
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Name: Jenny Marsden
Email: jenny.marsden3@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
The trainee will be based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital for the duration of their training. The trainee will rotate through each of the medical physics modalities in their first year before specialising in radiotherapy. They will gain experience of a wide range of radiotherapy equipment, including Truebeam and Halcyon linacs, a CT scanner, an orthovoltage unit and an HDR afterloader. During their specialism the trainee will be located in an open plan physics office with approximately 10 other radiotherapy physicists. This will provide them with the opportunity to integrate with the rest of the team and to gain exposure to the day-to-day activities of a radiotherapy physicist. The small nature of the department will provide the trainee with the opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of development and project work.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
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Name: Phil Tudhope
Email: philip.tudhope@uhnm.nhs.uk
Radiotherapy Physics – Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Our trainee will be based at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital. In the first year, they will spend a significant time at Hospitals in Birmingham to complete their rotational training (3 rotations). In their final year, brachytherapy training will be provided in Coventry for ad-hoc days (approximately 14 days).
Worcestershire Oncology Centre is a purpose-built Radiotherapy Centre which currently houses three linear accelerators, a superficial treatment machine and CT scanner.
Local promotion details for post(s): Please get in contact if you have any questions or would like to visit us.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
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Name: Frances Bird
Email: frances.bird@nhs.net
Reconstructive Science – University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
The Reconstructive Science trainee will be based in the Head & Neck Unit: Maxillofacial Laboratory, at the Royal Derby Hospital as the host Unit, also in rotation with the Maxillofacial Laboratory at the Chesterfield Royal Infirmary.
Other Specialist Units will be able to support any modules that are not covered within the region.
The Trainee will be able to access the Post graduate Library facilities within the Hospital Units.
Local promotion details for post(s): Applicants are welcome to visit the Unit for more information.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Respiratory and Sleep Science – Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
The Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Respiratory Physiology Department is a physiologist-led service providing an extensive range of lung function investigations including CPET. We are a HOSAR centre. Our Sleep and Ventilation Service provides domiciliary polygraphy, CPAP and Non-Invasive ventilation (NIV).
The Respiratory Physiology Department has services over 3 sites, Acute site new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Birmingham Treatment Centre in City Health Campus 1 mile distance away and Sandwell Treatment Centre in the Sandwell Health Campus which is 4 miles from the acute site. Main department is Birmingham Treatment Centre however you will be expected to travel between sites. The trust operates a limited shuttle bus service between sites during working hours. The STP student will be expected to work 08:30 am to 16:30 pm (30 minutes break).
This is a busy physiologist-led service providing an extensive range of investigations, pulmonary function tests, including CPET. We are a HOSAR centre. Our Sleep and Ventilation Service provides domiciliary polygraphy, CPAP and Non-Invasive ventilation (NIV) . The services currently employs 20 staff including 14 qualified Respiratory Physiologists/Clinical Scientists.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Respiratory and Sleep Science – The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
The trainee will be primarily based within the Respiratory Physiology Service at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, an acute hospital providing a broad range of secondary respiratory services. The trainee will also have planned access to the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Cannock Chase Hospital, offering experience of planned, outpatient-focused diagnostic pathways. The service is predominantly adult focused; however, there are plans to commence a Children and Young Person (CYP) spirometry service within the CDC during the training period.
Local promotion details for post(s): Prospective applicants are encouraged to arrange an informal visit to the department to gain an overview of the training environment and facilities. Visits can be arranged by contacting the department directly, with details provided in the published advert.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Name: Andrew Pritchard
Email: Andrew.pritchard1@nhs.net
Respiratory and Sleep Science – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Respiratory and Sleep Science – University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Respiratory Physiology of University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been supporting STP trainee’s since the inception of the programme and is well placed to offer training in the full range of respiratory and sleep investigations a student would be expected to cover as part of their course. Additionally, we have fostered strong bonds with other departments to facilitate easy organisation of rotational modules. UHNM is a large teaching hospital with access to a vast, on-site library and digital access to the latest research papers. Respiratory and sleep departments are involved in cross site working (between Royal Stoke, County and CDC). The trainee will be expected to attend all three sites on a monthly rota which is flexible to allow the inclusion of annual leave and study commitments. There is also a regular shuttle bus which runs between sites to facilitate an easy commute.
Local promotion details for post(s): Interested applicants can contact the department for a site visit.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
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Name: Elizabeth Powell
Email: Elizabeth.powell2@uhnm.nhs.uk
Urodynamic Science – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Training is based primarily at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) Queen Elizabeth (QE) site. Majority of rotations will be done within QE, but some may take place across the UHB trust (3 other Birmingham sites with good transport).
Trainee is expected to travel country-wide for external rotations if required to have a good range of experiences on the course but effort will be made to keep these Midlands / South West based.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
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Name: Amie Sutton
Email: amie.sutton@ubh.nhs.uk
Vascular Science – Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
The Nottingham University Vascular Physiology Department is primarily based at Queen’s Medical Centre and also provides clinical services at City Hospital. Trainees will be based at Queen’s Medical Centre but may be required to attend the City campus on an occasional basis, such as during clinical rotations. A free inter-site bus service is available.
The department comprises eight Vascular Scientists and has over 15 years’ experience in training STP students. Currently, there are two students in their final year and one in their first year of training. The department provides the full range of vascular ultrasound investigations for both inpatients and outpatients, and trainees will work closely with the Vascular Surgery multidisciplinary team.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
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Name: Andrew Beech
Email: andrew.beech@nhs.net
Vascular Science – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
We are a small, friendly team of 4-6 Scientists, 1 Physiologist and 2 Healthcare Assistants. We have a close working relationship with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Training at UHB takes place across multiple sites and the trainee will be expected to travel to the site where learning can be maximised. The main sites that training will take will be Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Queen Elizabeth with some shifts taking place at Good Hope hospital. There are good transport links and a shuttle bus that operates between sites.
We operate largely out of consultant led one stop clinics which means you will be exposed to and learning all vascular scan types throughout the programme and get the opportunity to develop good working relationships with the team.
Local promotion details for post(s): The department takes part in local think tanks and healthcare science open days.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University