North East and Yorkshire
Specialty
Trust
Audiology – Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in the UK. Every year, LTHT provides healthcare and specialist services for people from the city of Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber and beyond. The Trust plays an important role in the training and education.
The successful applicant will be based in the newly developed department at Seacroft Hospital just outside Leeds City Centre, the Hearing and Balance Service provides modern facilities and a comprehensive range of services, across multiple sites for patients of all ages including implantable devices and vestibular assessments. We can offer training in all the required areas of the Audiology STP, although some travel between sites may be required.
The Hearing and Balance Service offers an open and inclusive culture for its staff, valuing the input from the whole team to help guide and shape the delivery of the service.
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: Chris Monaghan-Doyle
Email: chris.monaghan-doyle@nhs.net
Audiology – Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This post will be primarily based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. Paediatric training can be delivered at Sheffield Children’s Hospital which is a 5 minute walk from base site. Trainees may be required to travel to other sites on a block basis e.g. for placements at other clinical locations in Sheffield, Chesterfield and other localities – these are typically manageable by public transport and would be agreed with a trainee prior.
Sheffield has good public transport links to the main hospital site by rail, bus and tram. Sheffield is known as the ‘outdoor city’ with many green spaces and is located close to the Peak District National Park. The Trust has an excellent staff benefits programme and trainees will have access to onsite health sciences library with study facilities. We have over 1500 Healthcare Science staff in the trust and a large number of other STP trainees based here for peer support.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Audiology – York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
This training post is based in the Audiology Department at York Hospital. There may be times when a trainee is asked to travel to Scarborough or Harrogate Hospital however we provide time to travel to the different sites and reimburse travel.
There are good train and bus connections between sites. Modules for Neuroscience and ophthalmology will also be provided at York Hospital in Year 1.
Local promotion details for post(s): We can arrange visits to the department for candidates.
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: Kate Iley
Email: kate.iley@nhs.net
Cancer Genomics – Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
The Leeds, Newcastle and Sheffield genetics laboratories work in a collaborative as the North-East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEY GLH). Our NEY GLH sites are accredited as an STP training Consortium, however trainees will be employed by and based at their home Trust. Elements of training will be delivered across our sites and whilst much of this training has been successfully transferred to remote delivery it will be necessary for trainees to spend time at our partner organisations during their period of training, to receive a complete programme of education and development. This is built into training plans which will be clearly developed and communicated with trainees and supported by the NEY GLH training group. We have consolidated our wet laboratory testing activity into two sites (Leeds and Newcastle). Scientific analysis and reporting activity will continue in Sheffield, which is our main centre for specialised rare disease service delivery.
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: Mark Watson
Email: mark.watson6@nhs.net
Cardiac Science – Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Cardiac Science – Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The trainee will be based between Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham and Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull. There is a free bus service between sites. They will also be covering the CDC (Community Diagnostic Centre) in Hull. There is hospital accommodation available at Castle Hill within the hospital grounds.
We are able to offer training in all aspects of Cardiology. Tests performed at our site include: ECG, 24hr ambulatory monitoring ECG/BP, Echocardiograms, Stress echo, Exercise tolerance tests, Transesophageal echo, Angiograms, Pacemaker and ICD implant and follow-up, PPCI, TAVI, EP studies & ablations.
There is a library for student access available at Castle Hill Hospital.
Local promotion details for post(s): We are happy for interested applicants to arrange a site visit.
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: Lee Wise / Carron Painter / Sarah Hurren / Melanie Garner
Email: lee.wise2@nhs.net / carron.painter1@nhs.net / sarah.hurren1@nhs.net / melanie.gerner1@nhs.net
Cardiac Science – South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This exciting post will be located at the internationally recognised tertiary centre of The James Cook University Hospital. Our departmental needs and succession planning means we are looking to recruit a passionate and forward-thinking future cardiac clinical scientist wanting to specialise in either cardiac rhythm management or echocardiography. The South Tees NHS Foundation Trust consists of the James Cook University Hospital as well as the Friarage Hospital and our outstanding Community Diagnostic Centres. Although the prospective STP trainee will be based at the James Cook University Hospital for the vast majority of the training it is foreseen that travel to different sites will be required.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Christopher Benson
Email: christopher.benson4@nhs.net
Cardiac Science – The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
As an STP trainee at Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Trust you will work at one of the most exciting and pioneering cardiac centres in the country. The Trust is based across two hospital sites in the centre of Newcastle with a staff hopper bus travelling regularly between the two. Most cardiac invasive procedures and follow up takes place at the Freeman hospital. This is where the cardiac rhythm department and echocardiography department are primarily based. There are cardiothoracic theatres, cardiac cath labs for device implants and coronary intervention along with multiple rooms for echo and CRM outpatient clinics.
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 Lowrey
Email: mark.lowrey@nhs.net
Cardiac Science – The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust offers an extensive range of non-invasive and invasive cardiac procedures.
The majority of your training will take place at the hospital’s main site. Some of your training will require offsite travel.
As a trainee you will have access to regular team meetings, in-house and external training events, Multi-disciplinary team meetings and clinical specialists. We have an on-site library, restaurant, chapel, prayer rooms and a small number of onsite stores, to include M&S, Boots and Costa. There is no onsite accommodation.
Departmental service leads and the training Co-ordinator will facilitate the decision making process regarding choosing the specialist option (Cardiac Rhythm Management & EP or Echocardiography).
You will train within a friendly and supportive team. Our department has a strong student base and has successfully supported many trainees to successful completion of the Scientist Training Programme.
Get to know us: https://youtu.be/ZjV4ViOoeb0
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Melvina Barsby
Email: melvina.barsby@nhs.net
Cardiac Science – York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The trainee will primarily be based at York Hospital where we perform a wide range of cardiac investigations. Training will be delivered by experienced Cardiac Physiologists/Clinical Scientists in a friendly department with experience of successfully supporting trainees through the Scientist Training Programme and beyond. The trainee will have the opportunity to specialise in either Cardiac Rhythm Management or Echocardiography depending on their preference/ability.
Some training may also be delivered at local Community Diagnostic Centres (CDDs). There is good parking at the CDC sites. For parking at York Hospital, there is nearby street parking or PCN car parks. The city also has good bus and train links.
We are an ever-expanding department with further opportunities in the community on the horizon and a new cardiac catheterisation laboratory due to open in 2026.
Local promotion details for post(s): Promotion during healthcare science week.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Clinical Bioinformatics Genomics – Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
The Leeds, Newcastle and Sheffield genetics laboratories work in a collaborative as the North-East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEY GLH). Our NEY GLH sites are accredited as an STP training Consortium, however trainees will be employed by and based at their home Trust. Elements of training will be delivered across our sites and whilst much of this training has been successfully transferred to remote delivery it will be necessary for trainees to spend time at our partner organisations during their period of training, to receive a complete programme of education and development. This is built into training plans which will be clearly developed and communicated with trainees and supported by the NEY GLH training group. We have consolidated our wet laboratory testing activity into two sites (Leeds and Newcastle). Scientific analysis and reporting activity will continue in Sheffield, which is our main centre for specialised rare disease service delivery.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Clinical Engineering – Northern Training Consortium
The Northern Training Consortium (NTC) is a well-established training consortium of 8 Trusts in the North East and North Cumbria, working together to deliver high quality training in the Physical Sciences. We currently have 32 STP trainees in the region, an experienced workplace training team including a dedicated training co-ordinator and a practice educator, and a trainee network providing peer support. The NTC has a strong record of keeping STP trainees in the region once qualified.
These Clinical Engineering posts will be mainly based in Newcastle upon Tyne, but the appointees will be expected to travel within the NTC region for some training activities.
Local promotion details for post(s): Presentations from our open day are available on our website https://northerntrainingconsortium.co.uk
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
King's College London
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Judith Mott
Email: judith.mott1@nhs.net
Clinical Informatics – Northern Training Consortium
The Northern Training Consortium (NTC) is a well-established training consortium of 8 Trusts in the North East and North Cumbria, working together to deliver high quality training in the Physical Sciences. We currently have 32 STP trainees in the region, an experienced workplace training team including a dedicated training co-ordinator and a practice educator, and a trainee network providing peer support. The NTC has a strong record of keeping STP trainees in the region once qualified.
This Clinical Informatics post will be mainly based at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, but the appointee will be expected to travel within the NTC region for some training activities.
Local promotion details for post(s): Presentations from our open day are available on our website https://northerntrainingconsortium.co.uk
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: Judith Mott
Email: judith.mott1@nhs.net
Clinical Scientific Computing – Northern Training Consortium
The Northern Training Consortium (NTC) is a well-established training consortium of 8 Trusts in the North East and North Cumbria, working together to deliver high quality training in the Physical Sciences. We currently have 32 STP trainees in the region, an experienced workplace training team including a dedicated training co-ordinator and a practice educator, and a trainee network providing peer support. The NTC has a strong record of keeping STP trainees in the region once qualified.
This Clinical Scientific Computing post will be mainly based at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, but the appointee will be expected to travel within the NTC region for some year 1 rotations. This post is an exciting opportunity to be primarily embedded within the clinical radiotherapy service serving the wider Northern Centre for Cancer Care, with training also supported by the Trust’s standalone Clinical and Scientific Computing team.
Local promotion details for post(s): Presentations from our open day are available on our website https://northerntrainingconsortium.co.uk
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: Judith Mott
Email: judith.mott1@nhs.net
Embryology – Care Fertility (Leeds)
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Embryology – South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The trainee will be based at James Cook University Hospital within a small patient focused IVF clinic, carrying out up 200 fresh cycles a year. We carry out all standard aspects of IVF treatment including ICSI, premature infertility cryopresevration for males and females, PESAs and Testicular biopsies. We are currently a team of 5 embryologists and 2 laboratory assistants. Onsite academic resources include STRIVE education and research centre including a library. There are current active STP students in other disciplines within the hospital. The hospital grounds encompasses staff car parking, Playdays Day Nursery, several cafes, shops and a main canteen. Transport links nearby include bus station and train station, there is also a partnership link with a nearby gym and track facility. There is a possibility of a laboratory relocation within 20 miles of the James Cook site, and potential cross site working within the 3 year STP term.
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: Amie Brunt
Email: Amie.Brunt1@nhs.net
Gastrointestinal Physiology – Northern Training Consortium
The Northern Training Consortium (NTC) is a well-established training consortium of 8 Trusts in the North East and North Cumbria, working together to deliver high quality training in the Physical Sciences. We currently have 32 STP trainees in the region, an experienced workplace training team including a dedicated training co-ordinator and a practice educator, and a trainee network providing peer support. The NTC has a strong record of keeping STP trainees in the region once qualified.
This Gastrointestinal Physiology post will be mainly based in both Newcastle and Durham, but the appointee will on occasion be expected to travel elsewhere within the NTC region for some training activities.
Local promotion details for post(s): Presentations from our open day are available on our website https://northerntrainingconsortium.co.uk
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Judith Mott
Email: judith.mott1@nhs.net
Genomics – Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Leeds, Newcastle and Sheffield genetics laboratories work in a collaborative as the North-East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEY GLH). Our NEY GLH sites are accredited as an STP training Consortium, however trainees will be employed by and based at their home Trust. Elements of training will be delivered across our sites and whilst much of this training has been successfully transferred to remote delivery it will be necessary for trainees to spend time at our partner organisations during their period of training, to receive a complete programme of education and development. This is built into training plans which will be clearly developed and communicated with trainees and supported by the NEY GLH training group.
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 James
Email: sarah.james42@nhs.net
Genomics – Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
The Leeds, Newcastle and Sheffield genetics laboratories work in a collaborative as the North-East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEY GLH). Our NEY GLH sites are accredited as an STP training Consortium, however trainees will be employed by and based at their home Trust. Elements of training will be delivered across our sites and whilst much of this training has been successfully transferred to remote delivery it will be necessary for trainees to spend time at our partner organisations during their period of training, to receive a complete programme of education and development. This is built into training plans which will be clearly developed and communicated with trainees and supported by the NEY GLH training group. We have consolidated our wet laboratory testing activity into two sites (Leeds and Newcastle). Scientific analysis and reporting activity will continue in Sheffield, which is our main centre for specialised rare disease service delivery.
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: Florentina Sava
Email: florentina.sava@nhs.net
Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics – Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
This training post is based within the Transplant Immunology Laboratory, which has recently relocated to the Centre for Laboratory Medicine (CfLM), a purpose built new facility, located at St. James’s University Hospital, Leeds. The hospital site is approximately 1.5 miles from the city centre. The laboratory is co-located with other pathology specialisms including some of those required for the first year rotations.
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: Katherine Mounsey
Email: katherine.mounsey@nhs.net
Imaging with non-Ionising Radiation – Northern Training Consortium
The Northern Training Consortium (NTC) is a well-established training consortium of 8 Trusts in the North East and North Cumbria, working together to deliver high quality training in the Physical Sciences. We currently have 32 STP trainees in the region, an experienced workplace training team including a dedicated training co-ordinator and a practice educator, and a trainee network providing peer support. The NTC has a strong record of keeping STP trainees in the region once qualified.
This Imaging with non-Ionising Radiation post will be mainly based at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, but the trainee will be expected to travel to other locations within the NTC (e.g. Newcastle University, Carlisle, Durham, Gateshead, Middlesbrough and Sunderland) for some year 1 rotations and other training activities.
Local promotion details for post(s): Presentations from our open day in January are available on our website https://northerntrainingconsortium.co.uk
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Judith Mott
Email: judith.mott1@nhs.net
Medical Physics (undefined) – Northern Training Consortium
The Northern Training Consortium (NTC) is a well-established training consortium of 8 Trusts in the North East and North Cumbria, working together to deliver high quality training in the Physical Sciences. We currently have 32 STP trainees in the region, an experienced workplace training team including a dedicated training co-ordinator and a practice educator, and a trainee network providing peer support. The NTC has a strong record of keeping STP trainees in the region once qualified.
These Medical Physics Undefined posts will include rotations in Newcastle upon Tyne and elsewhere in the NTC region (e.g. Carlisle, Durham, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, and Sunderland) in year 1. Location will be fixed for the specialism years. The NTC offers training in all 4 Medical Physics specialisms, but the number of places in each specialism and their location may be limited by capacity in any given year.
Local promotion details for post(s): Presentations from our open day in January are available on our website https://northerntrainingconsortium.co.uk
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Judith Mott
Email: judith.mott1@nhs.net
Medical Physics (undefined) – Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This Medical Physics Undefined STP training post offers an excellent opportunity to develop a broad foundation in clinical medical physics within a supportive and well-established department. Trainees will be primarily based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, a major teaching hospital in the heart of the city. Some rotations will take place at the nearby Northern General Hospital; a regular shuttle bus service operates between the two sites. Additional travel to other NHS trusts across South Yorkshire may be required for routine QA facilitated by experienced members of staff.
Sheffield is a vibrant, student-friendly city known for its strong healthcare, engineering and research sectors. It offers an excellent quality of life, combining cultural attractions, affordable living and easy access to the Peak District National Park, making it an ideal location for both professional development and work–life balance.
We are able to offer all specialisms following the first year.
Local promotion details for post(s): We offer week long shadowing opportunities for potential STP trainees. We can only offer 2 spaces and so this will be first come, first served. We are also open to shorter day-long shadowing/departmental visits. If interested contact Alex Goodall (alexgoodall@nhs.net) or Tim Birtwistle (timothy.birtwhistle@nhs.net).
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Alex Goodall
Email: alexgoodall@nhs.net
Neurophysiology – The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Aston University
Nuclear Medicine – Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is a large Trust spread across several sites. STP trainees will mainly be based across the two main hospital sites (St James’ University Hospital (SJUH) and Leeds General Infirmary (LGI)) for their rotations.
For specialism training, the primary training base will be a fixed location. Radiotherapy Physics and Nuclear Medicine specialism training are both primarily based at SJUH, and Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology specialism training is primarily based at the LGI. There is a free staff shuttle bus between the sites.
The Medical Physics department at LTHT is a well-established training centre. We currently have 15 STP trainees within the department, a dedicated training co-ordinator, and a strong trainee peer support network.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Frankie Lenham
Email: francesca.lenham@nhs.net
Ophthalmic and Vision Science – Northern Training Consortium
The Northern Training Consortium (NTC) is a well-established training consortium of 8 Trusts in the North East and North Cumbria, working together to deliver high quality training in the Physical Sciences. We currently have 32 STP trainees in the region, an experienced workplace training team including a dedicated training co-ordinator and a practice educator, and a trainee network providing peer support. The NTC has a strong record of keeping STP trainees in the region once qualified.
This OVS post will be mainly based in Newcastle upon Tyne, but the appointee will be expected to travel within the NTC region for some training activities.
Local promotion details for post(s): Presentations from our open day in January are available on our website https://northerntrainingconsortium.co.uk
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Aston University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Judith Mott
Email: judith.mott1@nhs.net
Pharmaceutical Science – Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The trainee will support the delivery of a diverse range of services in the following facilities:
- Unlicensed units for aseptic preparation and quality assurance (QA) of injectable medicines such as chemotherapy
- MHRA licensed units for: the preparation and QA of aseptic (including radiopharmaceutical), sterile, and non-sterile medicinal products; and quality control (QC) testing
Facilities delivering MGPS-QC services. - The post will primarily be based at Bradford Royal Infirmary (QA/QC and Radiopharmacy), St Luke’s Hospital, Bradford (Aseptics) and Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials (Production).
Some time will also be spent at Airedale General Hospital and other external sites to gain the necessary training. Trainees will be expected to make their own travel between sites- there are good transport links to each of these and they are a commutable distance from Bradford.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Pharmaceutical Science – Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Trainees will work at the following locations within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust; Leeds General Infirmary, St. James’s University Hospital and the pharmacy manufacturing unit and QA/QC department in Hunslet, Leeds. There are good transport links to all locations. Trainees are responsible for organising their own travel arrangements across the different locations.
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: Jack Panting
Email: jack.panting@nhs.net
Pharmaceutical Science – Northern Training Consortium (Newcastle upon Tyne)
The Northern Training Consortium (NTC) is a well-established training consortium of 8 Trusts in the North East and North Cumbria, working together to deliver high quality training in the Physical Sciences. We currently have 32 STP trainees in the region, an experienced workplace training team including a dedicated training co-ordinator and a practice educator, and a trainee network providing peer support. The NTC has a strong record of keeping STP trainees in the region once qualified.
This Pharmaceutical Science post will be mainly based in Newcastle upon Tyne, but the appointee will be expected to travel within the NTC region for some training activities.
Local promotion details for post(s): Presentations from our open day in January are available on our website https://northerntrainingconsortium.co.uk
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: Judith Mott
Email: judith.mott1@nhs.net
Pharmaceutical Science – Northern Training Consortium (North Tees, South Tees and Northumbria)
The Northern Training Consortium (NTC) is a well-established training consortium of 8 Trusts in the North East and North Cumbria, working together to deliver high quality training in the Physical Sciences. We currently have 32 STP trainees in the region, an experienced workplace training team including a dedicated training co-ordinator and a practice educator, and a trainee network providing peer support. The NTC has a strong record of keeping STP trainees in the region once qualified.
These Pharmaceutical Science posts will be trained in collaboration between the following NTC partners:
- North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
- South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Medicines Manufacturing Centre, Seaton Delaval
The appointees will be expected to undertake rotations at these sites and may also make short visits to other locations for specific training activities. Three of the training posts will be mainly based in the Tees Valley and two at the Medicines Manufacturing Centre.
Local promotion details for post(s): Presentations from our open day in January are available on our website https://northerntrainingconsortium.co.uk
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: Judith Mott
Email: judith.mott1@nhs.net
Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology – Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is a large Trust spread across several sites. STP trainees will mainly be based across the two main hospital sites (St James’ University Hospital (SJUH) and Leeds General Infirmary (LGI)) for their rotations.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Frankie Lenham
Email: francesca.lenham@nhs.net
Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology – Northern Training Consortium
The Northern Training Consortium (NTC) is a well-established training consortium of 8 Trusts in the North East and North Cumbria, working together to deliver high quality training in the Physical Sciences. We currently have 32 STP trainees in the region, an experienced workplace training team including a dedicated training co-ordinator and a practice educator, and a trainee network providing peer support. The NTC has a strong record of keeping STP trainees in the region once qualified.
This Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology post will be mainly based at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, but the trainee will be expected to travel to other locations within the NTC (e.g. Carlisle, Durham, Gateshead, Middlesbrough and Sunderland) for some year 1 rotations and other training activities.
Local promotion details for post(s): Presentations from our open day are available on our website https://northerntrainingconsortium.co.uk
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Judith Mott
Email: judith.mott1@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Queen’s Centre provides outstanding rotations in Radiotherapy, Nuclear medicine, Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology. We are a well-equipped centre with six linear accelerators (4x Truebeam and 2x Halcyon) with SGRT technology, Flexitron Brachytherapy, Xstrahl Superficial, Papillion Contact Radiotherapy and two Siemens CT scanners. We are a modern and forward thinking department with history of training on the STP programme. Being a medium sized centre, we are able to provide training in all areas of radiotherapy. The advantage of joining a centre of our size is that we are sufficiently resourced to provide a balanced mix of direct clinical work and development. Throughout your training, you will receive support to become an integral part of the clinical team and actively contribute to the service. Hull offers a plethora of delights from social, geological to cultural. We are also nestled between the enchanting Yorkshire Wolds and the magnetic east coast.
Local promotion details for post(s): We are unable to do local open days. However, we can arrange a visit to the department.
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: Nicola Mullins
Email: nicola.mullins5@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is a large Trust spread across several sites. STP trainees will mainly be based across the two main hospital sites (St James’ University Hospital (SJUH) and Leeds General Infirmary (LGI)) for their rotations.
For specialism training, the primary training base will be a fixed location. Radiotherapy Physics and Nuclear Medicine specialism training are both primarily based at SJUH, and Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology specialism training is primarily based at the LGI. There is a free staff shuttle bus between the sites.
The Medical Physics department at LTHT is a well-established training centre. We currently have 15 STP trainees within the department, a dedicated training co-ordinator, and a strong trainee peer support network.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Frankie Lenham
Email: francesca.lenham@nhs.net
Respiratory and Sleep Science – York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Urodynamic Science – Northern Training Consortium
The Northern Training Consortium (NTC) is a well-established training consortium of 8 Trusts in the North East and North Cumbria, working together to deliver high quality training in the Physical Sciences. We currently have 32 STP trainees in the region, an experienced workplace training team including a dedicated training co-ordinator and a practice educator, and a trainee network providing peer support. The NTC has a strong record of keeping STP trainees in the region once qualified.
This Urodynamic Science post will be mainly based in Newcastle upon Tyne, but the appointee will be expected to travel to Durham for their GI training and occasionally elsewhere within the NTC region for some training activities.
Local promotion details for post(s): Presentations from our open day are available on our website https://northerntrainingconsortium.co.uk
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Judith Mott
Email: judith.mott1@nhs.net