NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) 2014

I'm doing Urodynamics at Sheffield. I've spoken to my hospital and I have to pay for the 6 weeks in Newcastle. I'm a little worried about the cost - I'm struggling to find anything cheaper that £700pm, not including food or travel! Has anyone found anything in Newcastle?

I'm doing Urodynamics at Sheffield. I've spoken to my hospital and I have to pay for the 6 weeks in Newcastle. I'm a little worried about the cost - I'm struggling to find anything cheaper that £700pm, not including food or travel! Has anyone found anything in Newcastle?

I am ! Where are you based?

I'm Med Phys at Newcastle. I got this e-mail...
"Just to let you know that we are still processing your application to study MSc Clin Sci (Med Phy - Rad Phy) (PT) at Newcastle University.We apologise that there appears to be a delay in responding to your application to study MSc Clin Sci (Med Phy - Rad Phy) (PT) at Newcastle University. We are doing what we can to try and speed up the decision on your application.


We will be in touch as soon as we can with a decision


Thank you for your patience."

So I guess they're having delays across the applications. Which trust are you going to be based at?

Thanks, I received the same email this morning. Its good to know that its just not me, just a general delay across the applications. I am in-service trainee based at Northampton General Hospital and I live in Northampton as well so its going to be a bit of a journey. What about you? Which trust are you going to be based?

I am also doing Urodynamics in Bristol and too am struggling with accommodation. I am surprised they haven't given you an allowance! My trust offers 3K a year to cover travel and accommodation expenses etc. What have you found so far? I am sure in the email I got from Newcastle it says they can advise on places to stay but so far I've heard nothing.

Yeah, I was under the impression I was going to get funding but there's been some mix up. I spoke to Newcastle Uni and she said there is a list of hotels/hostels etc. if I want it, but I'm still waiting the hear back. Other than that, just google searches! It's so stressful!! I go on holiday this week so it's all going to have to take a back seat until the end of the month!

Here is the list of hostels/hotels sent by Newcastle university

Has anyone been accepted for clinical engineering in Kings yet? I thought that the application was just a formality, but they are taking some time in getting back to us.

Hey. I've been accepted. I believe there was only one position available at kings.

Oh no, I meant the MSc at KCL

I'm doing Urodynamics at Sheffield. I've spoken to my hospital and I have to pay for the 6 weeks in Newcastle. I'm a little worried about the cost - I'm struggling to find anything cheaper that £700pm, not including food or travel! Has anyone found anything in Newcastle?

It varies between Trusts, but for mine it's £3k a year for training expenses. That is supposed to pay for my laptop, accommodation, travel and conferences. I don't get any money for subsistence though.

I'd be interested to know where people are staying for Liverpool. A current trainee has suggested Vine Court and Broadgreen Hospital accommodation to me. I'm probably going to be staying up there for the whole 4 weeks as any train trips back to Plymouth would have to be at my own expense and probably wouldn't be worth the hassle to effectively be home for a day and a half!