Public Health ST1 Programme 2024 Entry Thread

Hi everyone, the application form has changed slightly from last year.
For those applying from a non-medic background, in the employment history section:
- what have you put for post-type? Is working for a local authority public health team in 'Other'
- what about 'speciality'? Would it be 'Other' or 'Public Health Medicine'

Many thanks!

Argh so annoyed with myself… just realised I’ve put my unclassified degree as my primary qualification instead of my MPH… does anyone know if this will affect my eligibility? I have, of course, detailed my MPH but under higher degrees instead of primary qualification. Such a stupid mistake to make. Have a horrible feeling I’ve just written myself off completely for this year!!

Hi; see what happens? Hopefully they will just take the MSc but if they don’t you can email the admin team and clarify.

Argh so annoyed with myself… just realised I’ve put my unclassified degree as my primary qualification instead of my MPH… does anyone know if this will affect my eligibility? I have, of course, detailed my MPH but under higher degrees instead of primary qualification. Such a stupid mistake to make. Have a horrible feeling I’ve just written myself off completely for this year!!

Argh so annoyed with myself… just realised I’ve put my unclassified degree as my primary qualification instead of my MPH… does anyone know if this will affect my eligibility? I have, of course, detailed my MPH but under higher degrees instead of primary qualification. Such a stupid mistake to make. Have a horrible feeling I’ve just written myself off completely for this year!!

I would have thought voluntary 'employers' would be suitable. I can't say for sure as I'm not part of the recruitment team, but usually voluntary work counts when it comes to references within the NHS.

Also pardon my ignorance but wouldn't an mph also mean you could have applied for a st2 position?

Also pardon my ignorance but wouldn't an mph also mean you could have applied for a st2 position?

Yeah the long listing is based on eligibility not any of the selection criteria. If you’re non medical then you have a box to explain how your experience is relevant but if you’re applying as a medic I don’t think you’ll have that.

Really pleased to have found this thread. I’m hoping to assemble a bit of a study support group for non-medical applicants. Also I’d really welcome recommendations for revision resources.

Hi all, I’ve decided today to apply again (medical route). I sat the exam last year and did well on the WG and RANRA but didn’t make the minimum mark on the SJT. I’m here for any or all SJT and interview tips people have, happy to share my experience if it’s helpful.

Yes it has to be at least band 6 but it’s fine if it’s higher than that. I also started my application today and am not from a medical background - oriel is so horrible to use and confusing!

I am not a civil servant but I would agree that HEO is grade 6 as my current role is equivalent to SEO and I’ve put that in as grade 7. How much detail are you putting in to justify the grade? It doesn’t say you have to do it in oriel but it is mentioned in the FAQ from HEE.

This is very interesting as I am a non-medic and I was not longlisted last year, when my job and experience are closely related to public health. I think other non-medics felt a bit lost as per why they were not longlisted too. I assumed that the 200 word statement was the reason but I am not sure now whether they felt my job was not senior enough. I welcome any experiences similar from last year or insights 🙏🏽

Hello all, I’m applying medical route this year but I’m a bit older and my last round of st1 applications was over a decade ago. Very pleased to meet some others who are applying as it’s all a bit odd doing it solo.

Anyone who wants to make a study group or who wants to have a wee virtual cup of tea during the process do please get in touch.

Pleased to meet you all and good luck.

Sarah

Essentially band 6 equivalent is if you earn more than £32k a year (might be 34k). Usually involves some amount of management experience as well. So 2 years and above experience at band 6+.

For me, for example, I'm technically doing 2 jobs which aren't nhs banded but 1 is equivalent of 7 and the other band 6.but have way more experience than that at 7.

Does band 6 definitely involve some management experience? I guess that would mean for civil servants that band 6 is probably not equivalent to HEO...

Hi all, I’ve decided today to apply again (medical route). I sat the exam last year and did well on the WG and RANRA but didn’t make the minimum mark on the SJT. I’m here for any or all SJT and interview tips people have, happy to share my experience if it’s helpful.

Argh so annoyed with myself… just realised I’ve put my unclassified degree as my primary qualification instead of my MPH… does anyone know if this will affect my eligibility? I have, of course, detailed my MPH but under higher degrees instead of primary qualification. Such a stupid mistake to make. Have a horrible feeling I’ve just written myself off completely for this year!!