nhs scientist training programme 2014/15

Hey everyone

I was wondering if anybody who has already applied (well done!) knows if they are the same 5 questions as last year for the supporting information? Im half afraid to open it up as i remember there being a timer and i need time to think of what to write .... was wondering if anyone knows if the questions and wording limit are the same? Many thanks in advance and best of luck to everyone applying this year

Hey Bagsworth

Thank you very much for your prompt response. That's a great help! Trying to get what you need to say in so little wording is a challenge, but the worst has to be those aptitude tests :/ .... im applying for genetics. I see you are applying for Clinical Biochemistry hope all goes well for you! Well done on getting it sent so soon!

No problem! Glad I can help. Well presumably you got past the aptitude tests last time didn't you? It's the same sort of aptitude tests as last year as well. I'm absolutely dreading taking the tests!
Best of luck in your application!

Hey! Ya I think I passed them last year (somehow!) but then I didn't get an interview so must not have been too high either I feel your pain, dreading them as well. Best of luck with your application, may it be your last!

Hey Bagsworth

Thank you very much for your prompt response. That's a great help! Trying to get what you need to say in so little wording is a challenge, but the worst has to be those aptitude tests :/ .... im applying for genetics. I see you are applying for Clinical Biochemistry hope all goes well for you! Well done on getting it sent so soon!

hi everyone,
does anyone know the application structure? and are all the sections time limited? i assume you can do different sections at different times. sorry i have no clue whatsoever about the process. Thanks

hi,
its my first time and its very daunting. what five que are you guys talking about? I would really appreciate your help.
i am totally clueless about the application steps. hope tomorrows open day helps.
thanks

Welcome to the thread! Feel free to ask anything else you'd like to know

thanks, really appreciate.
would like to know what are the 5 questions they ask in supporting section, and how many sections are there? my degree is in genetics and also applying for genetics and reproduction may be.
thanks

The questions are on motivation - why have you applied to the STP and why are you suited?
Describe your passion for technology and/or science and say how you plan to juggle the workload of the STP.
Which of the NHS values are most important to you and why.
Experience of leadership and teamwork question.
What have you done to find out more about the STP.
They're the 5 questions in a roundabout way. They're not too difficult but you only have 200 words each to answer them.
best of luck for Genetics, there are a great deal more genetics posts this year than there have been in recent years so chances are good! I can't remember how many sections there are, they are the headers in the application form - experience, employment, references etc, standard job application stuff.

thanks a lot, very helpful!
i didn't know there were more posts this year. i think a lot of people would be applying in genetics tho, looking at the posts (fingers crossed). thanks again for the reply

I haven't really been looking at genetics posts but I remember in the last few years there have only been about 5 places nationally but this year there are about 23 places which is more than clinical biochemistry which usually has the second most places. I don't know too much about that pathway but I know about the generic application if you need more help!