NHS Clinical Scientist Recruitment

I'm curious as to how you know you passed I've been informed that this information will only be available once everyone's score has been collated.

In general I'm impressed with the organisation of this compared to last year.

I found the time limit on the tests to be a little harsh, but maybe it's just because it's been so long since I sat a test.

I see, so your test scores may still contribute to the shortlisting criteria past this point. Oh well, fingers crossed!

they will evaluate both the answers of the essay questions and the test scores if you have been evalauted good for both the tests and the essay answers you will surely be shortlisted , if you have c mark for the ap test you will be kept in reserve list. but mainly the overall weight of the scores will depend hugely on the essay answers since they reflect what they'r looking for.

IMPORTANT – Please note there is a minimum pass mark for our Logical Reasoning & Numerical Reasoning tests. If you do not meet this benchmark you will not be permitted to continue to take any further tests regardless of where you are in the process. Meeting this minimum pass mark does not guarantee that you will be shortlisted for the interview section it means you are kept in the selection process until we have reviewed all test results after the closing date

Anyone guess what the minimum pass mark could be? possibly a C in the practice tests?

Each question corresponds to 5% of the test mark means if you have a 20 , 20*5% = 100 % , so, the pass mark for this is 50 % , i think they are putting these tests to measure our ability of critical thinking in a short period of time , so that they assemble the good ones and neglect the failure , since if we were hired by them NHS STP they will force us to set for a weekly based test during the training period so that the training coordinator report our progression to there managers.

How do you know the pass rate is 50% they can set it to what ever they want, although its probably not far off. There are no weekly tests on the programme, just learning outcomes to fullfil which is assessed via evidence gathered and watching you and questioning you

I'm wondering this as well. Where is this poster getting all this information from?

They're a spy!! They're an NHS employee spying on our activity and discussions!!!

(joke!)

Emily996:

I'm in the same boat as you! Applied last year for Medical Physics, got to interview then made some silly mistakes.

I've done the practice test for the logical one and it seems to be working out what the next element in the sequence is. But time is very tough. I can only assume this is what the actual test will be like too, though of course, we'll have to try to find out!

As far as the numerical tests go, I had to do one for the post I currently hold in the NHS. They are also tough, but you just have to get on and not panic on any single question. If you are stuck guess it and move on!

As far as I know, the course is structured where you spend 3 months a year at the university then the rest of the time at the workplace. This results in you spending about a year at university over the 3 years of the course which seems about right for a masters course. One of my friends is currently doing the scheme and informs me that the NHS provides accommodation for the 3 months at uni (it would be very hard to rent for that period of time!).

Hope that helps...

somebody please help!

i've just started filling out the appplication....have i got enough time to fill it out, taking into account i work full time.

Also, i cant get my head round the form, i filled in personal preferences, but it does not let me go back to it to make changes......ne1 else have the same problems....please help, thanx.

I kind of wish I hadn't completed my application so early. They slowly release more useful information that would have been useful for the short essay questions.

Now that I realise I left out some key points I don't feel too confident I'll get short listed... Depending if the people reading through them are the actual employers or just some robot admin who go through a checklist

Hi Everyone, Ive been following this thread since last year when I applied for training posts!

I submitted by app a few days ago and have just completed the online tests - and failed!

I must have had an off day because I usually like doing quizzes and mind games like that, but I actually feel really pissed off at the whole application process!! Actually, I was that angry that I fired off an email complaining about the process - see the email below VVV......If anybody else feels the same get in touch, or am I just over reacting??

Cheers!

To Whom It May Concern at clinical scientist training,

I just wanted to let you know how bitterly disappointed I am at the terrible experience I have had at trying to apply for a trainee clinical scientist post.

Firstly, the application site powered by 'milkroundapplications' was appalling, the text boxes did not re-size properly, making editing more difficult than it should have been. Also the site did not allow you to easily move between pages saying 'section must be completed' before you could move on, especially on the essay question page.

Secondly, I think the way the application for posts in general is a disgrace! I've just spent hours editing my application (I'm a registered biomedical scientist since 2005, I have a PhD, managerial experience, was a BMS in the Territorial Army for 4 years and have worked with patients/medical professionals) and have just be told that my application is in the bin because I couldn't worked out 'what comes next in the sequence'! in the allotted time!

I am now seriously worried about the type of people you will take on as clinical scientists - not because you have taken the time to examine the individuals' CV, personal statements and character to see if they fit the profile of a clinical scientist; but just because they managed to answer a set of overly complicated questions which have absolutely nothing to do clinical science! I don't accept the argument that these types of questions will ' demonstrate the candidates ability to problem solve' they won't, and especially not the types of problems a clinical scientist will experience.

I feel this whole experience has just been an exercise to fail candidates as soon as possible, just because of box ticking?

In addition, where are the actual details of the posts themselves? Certainly not on NHS jobs or in New Scientist as promised? Nobody actually knows what they are applying for?

I have no doubt that many others will feel the same and I will urge them to write to you to explain how they feel.


Regards

B Taylor