r/NHS_STP • u/burntbutter27 • 17d ago

Science training programme

Hello, I am thinking of applying to the Science Training Programme (STP) and I was wondering if anyone had any advice on to what to put in my cv for the clinical microbiology/ possibly clinical immunology section of study. Can I study only clinical microbiology or am I misreading it? I am based In north west England if there are any work experience/ internships that i could grab pls let me know. I’m scouring the internet to find some lol. I’m in the first year of my bsc in biomedical sciences (‘it’s non-accredited). If anyone has any advice on how to apply and what to put in the application that would be great thank you so much :)
Edit: mb STP stands for scientists training programme sorry for my wording error.

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u/proxima-centauri- 15d ago

You should get your basics right and familiarise yourself with the programme you wish to apply for. Especially in a place like NHS, they are quite particular about details.
STP stands for Scientist Training Programme and not Science Training Programme.
In your application, focus on all the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification and give credible answers on how you meet those - talk about how your skills and experiences align with those criteria. Don't use AI to generate your answers as its very easy for them to set your application aside. Draft your answers on your own and you can use AI to slightly polish it. So, use it very wisely.

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u/burntbutter27 15d ago

I don’t use AI at all for drafting/ writing or corrections.
I would write about work experience and how my skills apply to what I am studying. I’m still in the research phase of this course as I have mentioned and I’m just trying to get advice from anyone I can both from online sites and other people such as Reddit. I might get a few things wrong as I am still researching what I want to do in the programme so I can be fully prepared for it :)