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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

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

On Thursday 28th January 2020, HSST trainees from Cohorts 4 and 5 attended a project proposal masterclass in Manchester.  The event (agenda can be found here) began with lunch and networking for trainees to meet with their university programme teams. All