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Modernising Scientific Careers: A Comprehensive Guide to Scientist Training Programmes

This guide offers insights into Scientist Training Programmes, providing essential information on training routes, assessments, and balancing academic and clinical responsibilities. Learn about the challenges and expectations of trainees in various scientific disciplines, emphasizing the importance of communication and work-based learning. Get practical tips on maximizing your training experience and successfully completing the rigorous OSFA assessment to become a registered Clinical Scientist.

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Modernising Scientific Careers: A Comprehensive Guide to Scientist Training Programmes

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  1. The Trainers Perspective Jane Allen MSc Clinical Scientist Head of Cardio-Respiratory Department York Hospital

  2. Modernising Scientific Careers – 2011 Over 50 different professions all with different training routes Scientist Training Programme Based on Good Scientific Practice • Life Sciences • Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering • Physiological Science

  3. Modernising Scientific Careers • New programme for all disciplines • Only relatively small numbers of trainees have gone through the programme • Some departments in the region will not have taken a trainee or you might be their 1st • Your department might be learning the process at the same time as you

  4. Trainees from Yorks and Humber Direct Entry In Service • 2012 • LS 7 1 • MP 7 • PS 3 4 • TOTAL 22 • 2013 • LS 6 2 • MP 8 0 • PS 6 2 • TOTAL 24 • 2014 • LS 4 1 • MP 11 1 • PS 6 0 • TOTAL 24

  5. Academic vs. Clinical • University Lectures / Tutorials Practical Assessments Research Project Examination • Clinical 1st Year rotation (time out of your permanent placement) 2nd and 3rd Year Research Project (data collection) OLAT – assesses work based competency and completed through put training programme

  6. Clinical - Worked Based Learning • Application of theoretical knowledge and understanding • Practical use of diagnostic equipment • Problem solving in the work place • Report writing • MDT • Management and HR issues

  7. Weekly Study Day • Protected study • Academic • Don’t forget OLAT ~ 180 competencies over the 3 years • Use time to wisely and to catch up with supervisors when necessary

  8. On Line Assessment Tool - OLAT Work for you and your assessor – don’t get behind 4 styles of assessment Competency Direct observation of practical skills - DOPS Observed Clinical Event - OCE Case based discussion – CBD Must be completed to exit

  9. Balancing academic and clinical time • Constantly balancing deadlines for academic work and work based learning • Ensure that you (the trainee) stay super numerary and do not sacrifice training for the departmental needs – but you need to consider you are training to work in the NHS (and this may be more difficult for In Service trainees)

  10. Objective Structured Final Assessment - OSFA • Take place at the end of the 3 rd Year and run by the NSHCS - 12 stations • 9 Specialist (Years 2 and 3) 3 Generic stations (Research + HR issues) • To Exit STP and gain registration as a Clinical Scientist • MSC • OLAT • OSFA

  11. Communication • Trainers need to know that academic and OLAT progress is satisfactory • Even with OLAT we still need to meet and talk • Don’t leave it until you are struggling to talk to your supervisors • Even though the supervisors look busy they will always find time to speak to you • To complete some OLAT competencies you may need to find external placements • Elective, you will need to let your supervisor know the plans and timing

  12. What makes a good trainee • Hard working • Good communication skills – needs to speak up when in difficulty • Independent – will need to liaise with other departments and hospitals to complete all aspects of STP

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