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Hi im looking to apply for the STP programme in Audiology this year any tips on what I should do to strengthen my application and what the process will involve?

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Original post by hurriya
Hi im looking to apply for the STP programme in Audiology this year any tips on what I should do to strengthen my application and what the process will involve?


I think you should read around the area of audiology, recent news or relevant books, newspapers and magazines that may link hospital work and audiology to give you a better understanding of it.

These are the skills needed to work in the audiology department:

Interest in science and technology:
You will need a good academic background and interest in scientific knowledge. It is also important for you to update and test your knowledge against experience.

Good communication:
You will need good communication skills to be able to liaise with the healthcare team and also to advise and reassure patients.

Comfortable using complex equipment:
You will often work with modern technology and equipment which can often be complex.

Meticulous attention to detail:
You will need to be observant and have a good eye for detail to produce highly accurate work even when under pressure.

Good interpersonal skills:
In many healthcare science roles, you will have direct contact with patients and you must respect their privacy, be sympathetic and have a friendly and professional attitude towards them.

Be able to work as part of a team:
You'll be working as part of a team whose collective focus is the health and wellbeing of people. You need to know how all these different people work together and enjoy being part of a team.

I would highly recommend you read thoroughly through this website to see which specific role and part of audiology you want to apply for and whether you fit the criteria for entry. Good luck! :smile:
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/explore-by-career/healthcare-science/careers-in-healthcare-science/careers-in-physiological-sciences/audiology/
Hey everyone, I've been following a lot of the NHS STP threads for a while now and it's coming up to the time I'm going to be applying.
I'm wondering about people applying for the Clinical Biochemistry STP and what your backgrounds are? How much experience you have etc?

Thanks a lot :smile:
Reply 3
Original post by hurriya
Hi im looking to apply for the STP programme in Audiology this year any tips on what I should do to strengthen my application and what the process will involve?


Have you got any work experience / volunteering in anything related to caring professions? That could help.
Hi,

I am a third year biomedical science student and I'm interested in applying to stp programme. I was wondering do you have to have a ibms accredited degree to apply? And where can o find information on the different areas of specialism available?

Thanks in advance :smile:


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Original post by Samohamoud1
Hi,

I am a third year biomedical science student and I'm interested in applying to stp programme. I was wondering do you have to have a ibms accredited degree to apply? And where can o find information on the different areas of specialism available?

Thanks in advance :smile:


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You don't have to have an IBMS accredited degree to apply, you do however have to know about the job. Email your local clinical scientist in the specialism you wish to apply for.
Original post by Bagsworth
You don't have to have an IBMS accredited degree to apply, you do however have to know about the job. Email your local clinical scientist in the specialism you wish to apply for.


Okay thanks for the info, also do they require experience in a lab environment. Cause I have been working as a carer firing my studies so I have quit a few years of experience in health care but apart from practicals we do as part of our course I have no further experience in clinical labs.


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Original post by Samohamoud1
Okay thanks for the info, also do they require experience in a lab environment. Cause I have been working as a carer firing my studies so I have quit a few years of experience in health care but apart from practicals we do as part of our course I have no further experience in clinical labs.


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Again it depends which specialism you wish to apply for. Some more lab based professions - clinical biochemistry, immunology, haematology etc for life sci will require more lab work as experience and as a result *seem* to recruit more postgrads with MRes or PhD experience but people on here will also say they got on just from degree and lab experience so it is very specific. The other specialisms only seem to shortlist based on competence to do the job. Which area are you looking into and I can help you further :smile:
Also does anyone know when the 2015 application open ? And do we find it through the nhs careers website ? Also how long do we usually have to complete the application?



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Original post by Bagsworth
Again it depends which specialism you wish to apply for. Some more lab based professions - clinical biochemistry, immunology, haematology etc for life sci will require more lab work as experience and as a result *seem* to recruit more postgrads with MRes or PhD experience but people on here will also say they got on just from degree and lab experience so it is very specific. The other specialisms only seem to shortlist based on competence to do the job. Which area are you looking into and I can help you further :smile:


I have no idea! I have to do some research, but I am intreated in immunology, microbiology and haemotology as these are currently the modules that I'm doing at university.


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Original post by Bagsworth
For example my PhD is looking into vascular pharmacology looking into specific mechanisms of hypertension, I was actually looking into vascular as a clinical science specialism but they focus on imaging so not so much molecular studies. You are intreated? You mean you take these as a degree?


Yes they are the modules I enjoy in my degree course. On the nhs careers website there isn't anything talking about the 2015 stp training programme is that because we have to wait for them to update it ?


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Original post by Samohamoud1
Yes they are the modules I enjoy in my degree course. On the nhs careers website there isn't anything talking about the 2015 stp training programme is that because we have to wait for them to update it ?


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Yes the website gets updated occasionally. I'd recommend emailing the professional body you want to join and maybe the regional tutor will contact you and help you find out more about career progression. :smile:
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Anyone looking to apply for Genetics?
Original post by nd08
Anyone looking to apply for Genetics?


Me! Along with blood sciences and microbiology.


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I'm a 3rd year Biochemist wanting to apply for blood sciences, expected to get a first. Any advice on wether i'd have a chance? I don't have great deal of work experience, which is what's making me unsure.
Original post by 05ejcd
I'm a 3rd year Biochemist wanting to apply for blood sciences, expected to get a first. Any advice on wether i'd have a chance? I don't have great deal of work experience, which is what's making me unsure.


I'm also going to be applying this cycle for blood sciences - clinical biochemistry. I assume you are the same? There are 4 disciplines that you apply to directly, CB being one of them. From your academic background you sound like what they look for - Biochemistry BSc >2.i. Lab experience is also considered against your undergrad project that you are probably doing as well. From what I know from past applicants they take all sorts, undergrads, Master's PhDs, BMSs, previous lecturers, researchers. You definitely have a chance I'd say. Do you have any work experience at all?
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Original post by Bagsworth
I'm also going to be applying this cycle for blood sciences - clinical biochemistry. I assume you are the same? There are 4 disciplines that you apply to directly, CB being one of them. From your academic background you sound like what they look for - Biochemistry BSc >2.i. Lab experience is also considered against your undergrad project that you are probably doing as well. From what I know from past applicants they take all sorts, undergrads, Master's PhDs, BMSs, previous lecturers, researchers. You definitely have a chance I'd say. Do you have any work experience at all?


Thanks for the reply! :smile: I have work experience in more caring roles i.e, volunteering in nursing homes and shadowing doctors in a hospital as i originally applied for medicine. I only have a weeks work experience in a lab outside of my project but am trying to apply for some more now.
Original post by 05ejcd
Thanks for the reply! :smile: I have work experience in more caring roles i.e, volunteering in nursing homes and shadowing doctors in a hospital as i originally applied for medicine. I only have a weeks work experience in a lab outside of my project but am trying to apply for some more now.


That's all good experience to put down. Although in clinical biochemistry it's mainly a lab-based STP and job so I suppose you have to try and frame it in the right way. The physiological science STP seem to value direct patient experience more as their role is more patient based, but all experience with patients is good experience as you can reflect on that :smile: Generally I think more experience is better but I've heard of some people get in with minimal experience. It definitely is very competitive to get a place on the STP but undergrads do get places. We're all in the same boat! Where are you now and where would you want to be offered a place? Any other questions feel free to ask!
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Hi there
I got a degree in Biotech from abroad and a masters in biomedical science from UK. How will my qualifications get assessed ?

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