nhs stp scientist training programme - application briefing
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Careers and Employability Centre
NHS STPScientist Training Programme
Application Briefing
Today’s sessionToday we’re going to:• Introduce the NHS STP
programme – eligibility and specialisms
• Find out about the application process
• Find out where to get more information and support
http://www.nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/join-programme/nhs-scientist-training-programme
What is the STP?The STP is a 3-year graduate-entry work-based training programme, leading to senior scientist roles.
What the STP offers• STP is a combined work (2/3) and training (1/3) programme:– Training leads to a specifically commissioned and accredited
master's degree from a University.– Work programme leads to certification of achievement of work-
based training in 1 of several pathways.• Employment in an NHS trust for the duration of your
training. • STP trainees are paid a salary while training (circa £25K)
Eligibility – direct entry • You must have an honours degree (1st or 2:1)
in a pure or applied science area relevant to the specialism you are interested in.
• If you achieved a 2:2 in your degree, you would be considered if you also have an MSc or PhD in the specialism you wish to apply for.
• Evidence of research experience in the form of a higher degree or equivalent evidence of a scientific/academic basis is desirable.
Specific eligibility and accepted qualifications for each specialism is on the Health Careers website.
STP Timeline• Application window in Jan/Feb 2017 (dates to be
announced – keep checking website)
• Online Test • Interview• Sept 2017 start• You can apply for more than one specialism
(max 2) • You can apply for multiple employers/locations
for your preferred subject.
STP Timeline
Specialism themes• Audiology• Cardiac Science• Clinical Biochemistry• Clinical Bioinformatics (Genomics)• Clinical Bioinformatics (Health Informatics)• Clinical Bioinformatics (Physical Sciences)• Clinical Engineering including:
Rehabilitation Engineering, Clinical Measurement and Development and Device Risk Management and Governance
• Clinical Immunology• Clinical Microbiology• Clinical Pharmaceutical Science• Critical Care Science (not available in 2016)• Cytopathology (not available in 2016)• Gastrointestinal Physiology• Genomics (formerly Genetics)
• Genomic Counselling (formerly Genetic Counselling)
• Haematology and Transfusion Science• Histocompatibility and
Immunogenetics• Histopathology• Medical Physics including: Imaging
with Ionising Radiation, Imaging Non Ionising Radiation, Radiation Safety Physics and Radiotherapy Physics
• Neurophysiology• Ophthalmic and Vision Science (not
available in 2016)• Reconstructive Science (not available
in 2016)• Reproductive Science• Respiratory and Sleep Sciences• Urodynamic Science• Vascular Science
Research your specialismCarefully research the specialities on offer to make sure:• You meet the eligibility criteria• You understand what each one involves
http://www.nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/join-programme/nhs-scientist-training-programme/case-studies
STP TimelineFurther information
• Use the website National School for Healthcare Science’s website: http://www.nshcs.org.uk/stp-recruitment
• Candidates can follow the School on Twitter @NSHCS
• Also look at the NHS Careers Website:http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/explore-by-career/healthcare-science/education-and-training/nhs-scientist-training-programme-(stp)/
STP Timeline Open days
Application information
www.nshcs.org.uk @NSHCS @NHS_HealthEdEng
Competition Ratio 2016 - STP
Specialism AppliedNo of posts Direct Entry Competition ratio
Audiology 129 12 10.75Cardiac Science 546 25 21.84
Clinical Biochemistry 648 21 30.85714286Clinical Bioinformatics (Genomics) 181 11 16.45454545
Clinical Bioinformatics (Health informatics) 35 1 35Clinical Bioinformatics(Physical Sciences) 42 8 5.25
Clinical Engineering 199 8 24.875Clinical Immunology 323 4 80.75
Clinical Pharmaceutical Science 153 3 51Gastrointestinal Physiology 26 4 6.5
Genomic Counselling (formerly Genetic Counselling) 368 15 24.53333333Genomics (formerly Genetics) 766 24 31.91666667
Haematology & Transfusion Science 334 8 41.75Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics 85 3 28.33333333
Histopathology 93 2 46.5Medical Physics 504 62 8.129032258
Microbiology 442 9 49.11111111Neurophysiology 272 8 34
Reproductive Science 283 7 40.42857143Respiratory & Sleep Sciences 152 10 15.2
Urodynamic Science 8 1 8Vascular Science 179 12 14.91666667
Total 5768 258 22.35658915
• There are on average 22 applicants to every STP post (2016).
• In 2014 the figure was 31 applicants per post.
• In 2015 the figure was 26 applicant per post.
*Yellow highlights most popular specialisms.
Applications per speciality
• University of Manchester careers bloghttp://manunicareersblog.com/2016/01/27/applying-for-the-nhs-scientist-training-programme-2016/ (Note – application deadlines for last year, but application tips relevant)
• http://www.nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/join-programme/nhs-scientist-training-programme/applying-to-the-programme
Useful sites for application info
STP TimelineOnline application form
Competency QuestionsCompetency questions
Essay / Competency Questions
1. YOUR KNOWLEDGE, MOTIVATION AND COMMITMENT TO THE TRAINING PROGRAMME
In less than 250 words, please state why you have applied for the Healthcare Scientist Training Programme. Give details of your motivation, suitability and future career development or aspirations. Describe what actions you have undertaken to increase your knowledge, experience and understanding of healthcare science and the training programme for your chosen specialism(s).
Essay / competency questions
2. YOUR COMMITMENT TO HEALTHCARE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
In less than 250 words, please describe your commitment, interest and enjoyment of scientific practice and technology. Please provide examples of how you seek to develop, improve and adopt innovative processes in your work or studies.
3. VALUES AND BEHAVIOURSThe NHS Constitution* values and behaviours are paramount to the delivery of healthcare services. In less than 250 words please describe how within your own experience you would display these qualities.
(*Have you read it yet? You can find it here)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-nhs-constitution-for-england/the-nhs-constitution-for-england
4. TEAM WORKING AND LEADERSHIP
In less than 250 words describe occasions where you have worked as part of a team and outline the skills you used to benefit the outputs of that team. Also*, please describe a situation or situations when you have taken the opportunity to lead others and identify how you managed any challenges that arose.
How to evidence your experience Make connections between what you have done and what
the role expects / requires Focus on your role in the examples & evidence you give End on your achievements Make sure you answer the question Use STAR…….
STAR Process
Online Tests• Once you’ve submitted your application you will be sent detail
on how to access and complete the online aptitude tests.
• Numerical and Logical reasoning aptitude tests using an automated online system.
• Once an online test is started it must be completed you only have one opportunity.
• If an applicant fails the tests they cannot proceed with their application.
• All tests must be completed within the application window identified in order for the results to count.
Online tests
@NHS_HealthEdEngwww.nshcs.org.uk @NSHCS
Status 2014 2015 2016
Passed online Tests 5206 4301 3969
Failed online Tests 3194 2399 1784
Online testing pass rates
Practice, Practice, PracticeFor Practice tests go to:
• Careers Employability Centre Wider Practice links: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/jobs/applyingforjobs/selectiontests
• The actual link the NHS provide for Practice www.trytalentq.com
Any applicant who requires extra time to complete the online tests will need to send evidence to [email protected] at least 3 working days before the application window for the aptitude tests is due to close.
Numerical Practice Test
Logical Practice Test
Literacy / Verbal Practice Test
Interview• Follow their instructions – you must arrive 30 minutes before the start time
and bring specific documents with you• Potential MMI / Multiple Mini Interviews – on 4 streams:
– general aptitude for science and understanding of scientific services in society– specialism specific scientific knowledge and skills– values and behaviour– leadership and management with a focus on potentialCommunication skills will also be scored at each station.
• Up to 2 hours to complete these 4 streams, 10 –minute interviews.• 2 interviewers per station
• Another info session:• Thurs Dec 8 or intersessional week• NHS scientist• submit questions to [email protected]
• Check the NHS STP website• Check our website www.sussex.ac.uk/careers• Book a one-to-one with a Careers Adviser
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