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The STP and your responsibilities

An introduction to the key components of the STP and details of your responsibilities as a trainee.

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Introducing the Scientist Training Programme

A 3-year programme of work-based learning, supported by a University accredited master’s degree.

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NSHCS training standards – trainee responsibilities

Alongside your trainers’ responsibilities, you as the trainee have responsibilities, as you are an active participant in your own learning journey.

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Work-based assessment

Key information about how you will be assessed in the workplace while on the programme.

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NSHCS work-based assessment standards

The work-based assessment standards define how work-based assessments should be conducted and the responsibilities of trainees, trainers and assessors.

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Reviews of progression

Regular reviews of progression monitor your progress against key targets and provide opportunities for individual feedback and support.

  • The STP review of progression

    Information about the different stages of the review of progression process and what support will be offered.

  • The Midterm Review of Progression

    The Midterm Review of Progression is the old process for reviewing progression. The final group of trainees to be subject to the MRP started the programme in 2022.

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STP Final Year Assessment

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The STP Final Year Assessment

The STP Final Year Assessment, for trainees who started the programme from 2022 onwards, aims to ensure that trainees are safe to practise and ready to register as a Clinical Scientist.

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Independent Assessment of Clinical Competence (IACC)

Information and guidance about the IACC for trainees who started the programme before 2022 and Clinical Microbiology 2022 trainees.

  • Key dates for IACC 2025

    Important dates and deadlines for trainees who are sitting the IACC in 2025.

  • Independent Assessment of Clinical Competence

    The Independent Assessment of Clinical Competence (IACC) assesses your readiness to practise as a newly qualified, threshold entry Clinical Scientist.

  • Reflective practice for the IACC

    This content, together with the reflective writing webinar, and the IACC guidance will help final year trainees prepare for the reflective writing part of their final assessment.

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STP Completion

Information and guidance about what is required to complete the Scientist Training Programme.

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Using the Exceptional Extenuating Circumstances policy to apply for an extension of time or change to training

Trainees can apply for an extension of time or change to training via the EEC policy when circumstances affect their ability to continue training.

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Training support

Guidance and resources to support you during your training.

  • Training support

    We want you to have the best training experience, but you should also take care of your health and wellbeing.

  • Trainee networks

    Join your regional trainee network and make contact with other STP trainees in your area.

  • Training support FAQs for STP trainees

    Here are the answers to some finance and personal circumstances questions relevant to STP trainees.

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OneFile and Agilio Feedback

Guidance to help you become familiar with OneFile, your online e-portfolio, and with Agilio Feedback, the multi-source feedback service.

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Resources

A variety of guidance and resources to help you during your time on the Scientist Training Programme.