Applicants
Useful information for anyone interested in applying to the Scientist Training Programme.
Announcements
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STP direct entry post details now available
Post details are supplied by the Trust/organisation. The NSHCS recruitment team cannot provide any additional details. If no contact details have been published, the team cannot provide these.
We encourage you to conduct your own research on the Trust/organisation and location. This is where you will work and train for the duration of the 3 year programme. You must be willing to travel in person to all locations within the Trust, any additional sites as required and the Higher Educational Institute (HEI) listed on the post. HEI attendance is usually in blocks of several weeks at a time. Take into consideration your personal circumstances, commuting time and costs involved.
Selection of posts when completing your sub-preferencing in Oriel is at your personal discretion. Please only select posts you would be willing to accept.
Further STP information and guidance is available below.
STP direct entry post details for 2026
Details of the posts available for direct entry applicants.
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Scientist Training Programme (STP) 2026 post information
Details about the individual STP direct entry posts available for 2026.
Guidance for STP applicants
Essential information for future applicants to the Scientist Training Programme using either the direct entry or in-service route.
STP direct entry recruitment guidance
Important details for direct entry applicants about the national recruitment and selection process for the Scientist Training Programme.
STP in-service recruitment guidance
Important details for in-service applicants about the national recruitment and selection process for the Scientist Training Programme.
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Updated
Key deadline dates for applications to the STP 2026
The deadlines for direct entry and in-service applications, including the specific dates and times for each stage of the STP recruitment process.
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FAQs for applicants to the Scientist Training Programme
Answers to some commonly asked questions about the different stages of the STP application process.
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Scientist Training Programme in NHS Wales
Find out about opportunities to train as a healthcare scientist on the STP in Wales
Information about the Scientist Training Programme
An overview of the STP for those interested in applying to the programme.
Introducing the Scientist Training Programme
A 3-year programme of work-based learning, supported by a University accredited master’s degree.
Latest STP news
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School launches new work-based assessment animations
28th November 2025