Maggie Stubbs, a member of the MAHSE Patient Forum, has received a MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2021 in recognition of her work on the HEE Patient Forum, for services to diversity and inclusion in the NHS. Maggie has
Joint Statement on HSST Eligibility
Significant scientific workforce shortages at senior levels have been identified in several Life Science specialties, which have been further highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Higher Specialist Scientific Training (HSST) Programme trains Healthcare Scientists to consultant level, however HSST is
Joint statement from the School and Universities about study time for trainees
The National School of Healthcare Science has published a joint statement regarding study time for STP and HSST trainees. The statement can be read here: https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/news/joint-statement-from-the-school-and-universities-about-study-time-for-trainees/ We hope you are all safe and well. If you have any questions or
Online course for new GenSci STP students
For all new STP students who will take the Year 1 Genomic Counselling MSc module, please see below the link to an introductory course about genetic counselling: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/what-is-genetic-counselling We hope you are all safe and well. If you have any
Covid-19: MAHSE Update Regarding Covid-19 Contingency Plans
MAHSE fully recognises the unprecedented disruption caused by Covid-19 to both the HSST and STP programmes. We wish to assure all trainees and their supervisors that we are working tirelessly with the respective HEIs and the NSHCS on contingency plans
Cancellation: MAHSE STP Research Day – 11 June 2020
With the current Coronavirus outbreak the safety and health of our trainees, supervisors and staff are our paramount concerns. You will all be aware that the government projects that the next 12 weeks are crucial in dealing with Coronavirus. We
Covid-19: Information for Manchester Metropolitan University HSST Trainees
A message to all Manchester Metropolitan University HSST trainees regarding impact of Covid-19 to your programme. Dear Trainees, Given the rapidly developing situation with COVID-19, we understand that many of you may be required to cover additional clinical work. In
Covid-19: Information for University of Manchester HSST Trainees
A message to all University of Manchester HSST trainees regarding impact of Covid-19 to your programme. Dear Trainees, Further to communication sent to you on Friday, we are contacting you again, given the rapidly developing situation with COVID-19, as we
Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on healthcare science training: STP and HSST
MAHSE advise all trainees to continuously check the National School of Healthcare Scientists Coronavirus page to keep updated on key information as it becomes available along with specific guidance provided by your University; University of Manchester or Manchester Metropolitan University. Websites:
Cohorts 3 (Year 4) DClinSci Section C Workshop – 9th January 2020
On the 9th January 2020, we welcomed over 40 trainees, academic and workplace supervisors from Cohort 3 of HSST to a day of workshops and sessions held in Manchester. The event (agenda can be found here) began with a talk on