The NHS STP Situational Judgement Test (SJT) Prep Course is a meticulously crafted program designed to optimize your preparation for the challenging SJT, a key component of the NHS Scientist Training Programme application process. This comprehensive course is specifically tailored to help candidates excel in the SJT by enhancing their ability to understand and respond to complex scenarios representative of real-world healthcare settings.
Key features of the NHS STP SJT Prep Course include:
This Prep Course is your key to mastering the SJT, providing you with the knowledge, practice, and confidence needed to excel in this critical step of the NHS STP application process.
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Situational judgment tests (SJTs) are integral in assessing potential candidates' aptitude and decision-making skills in work-relevant situations, particularly in high-stakes professions like healthcare.
The NHS STP SJT is a specific assessment used in the selection process for the Scientist Training Programme, aimed at evaluating the suitability of applicants for roles in clinical science.
Understanding these specific aspects of the NHS STP SJT is crucial for aspiring candidates. This preparation not only aids in test performance but also provides insights into the analytical and situational judgement skills necessary for a successful career in clinical science within the NHS.
Tom and his colleague, Bob, are working together on a hospital ward and are sharing assignments. After a month, it becomes clear that Bob has taken most of the quicker and simpler tasks and has been leaving Tom with longer, more challenging tasks. How desirable is the following response by Tom in this situation?
Speak with Bob about his concerns regarding the distribution of work tasks.
Correct!
Wrong
Wrong
Wrong
Wrong
This is a good response. Tom is dealing with the problem himself: He talks to Bob honestly, explaining his concerns about the unfair distribution of work tasks. Tom speaks to Bob politely to solve the problem on their own and maintain a good relationship afterwards.
Discuss the situation with a colleague that knows them both and ask for his opinion.
Wrong
Wrong
Wrong
Correct!
Wrong
This reaction does not help Tom find a solution. It is not appropriate to involve a third party before attempting to speak to Bob directly. When Tom speaks to a colleague who knows both of them and tells about Bob’s bad behaviour, it can be perceived as gossip that can cause problems in the future. It is not awful reaction since it attempts to find a neutral opinion to decide the matter relatively fairly.
Like the actual test, the scenarios presented in the STP SJT PrepPack always ask for a resolution of a given conflict, which represents realistic situations that occur in a workplace.
While you must use your intuition, our Prep Course will teach you to comprehensively analyse the various scenarios and choose responses that highlight your skills to represent yourself on the test better.
Our PrepPack is updated to match the current iteration of the test, and includes extra practice to the official Pearson preparation, with accurate STP SJT questions! Each question comes with detailed solutions, and the pack also includes study guides with top tips for passing the exam.
Over the course of the three years programme, you will be placed under the direct supervision of the NHS, or for some, a private NHS partner.
During that period, you will go through:
Upon successful completion of the entire program, you will be eligible to officially register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and will then be free to begin applying for healthcare science roles throughout the industry.
As a side note, you will be glad to know that training comes with a salary of around £31,000 and that the part-time master’s degree is fully covered. Before we get into the master's degree's basic curriculum, let's go back to the overall curriculum for the clinical science programme itself.
The two primary modules are broken down into two primary segments:
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Now that you have an overview of the programme, let's dig into the core person specifications necessary to get into the program.
Those who finished their undergraduate degree )with honors) in pure or applied science, and finished with either a 1st or 2.1, are eligible to apply to the programme.
In specific cases where the applicant's degree is higher than the specialism demands, they may also apply with a 2.2.
Please note that due to intense competition, candidates with comprehensive experience are preferred.
These are the scientific skills that you must demonstrate in the context of either your prior work or study.
Skillset 1: Show a background in patient care and a profound understanding and exploration of scientific practice in relation to clinical care.
Skillset 2: Showcase your ability to assess and analyse various medical literature, design experimentation, and investigatory methods. Lastly, proper clinical judgment is crucial.
Skillset 3: Be competent in quality control and management assurance. In short, as the product is developed, it must continuously remain relevant to current demands.
Skillset 4: Follow Standard Operating Procedures and understand how to improve, find new uses for those procedures, or develop new methods.
Skillset 5: Understand the ins and outs of medical equipment, how to identify incompatible results in testing and more.
Skillset 6: Understand your chosen medical niche in the general healthcare setting.
Skillset 7: Be well-versed in computer software, being comfortable and knowledgeable in all the various systems used in the industry.
Skillset 8: Able to draw from your experience to analyse and extrapolate complex data or laboratory work.
In addition to the many hard skills mentioned above, there are many other transferable skills, which are also critical for the job. Let's take a look.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Both oral and written communication are critical for explaining a wide range of issues to health professionals or laypeople alike. From speaking with a patient, making a formal presentation, and writing day to day reports, these skills are a must-have.
Be a Good Listener – Bedside manners is important, as well as being able to take constructive criticism from your bosses or co-workers. Additionally, one must also be adaptive, meaning that the health professional should have the ability to convey the same message to different people in a way that is right for them.
Independence and Organisation – Next, you will need to be a self-starter, while strictly adhering to guidelines. Additionally, depending on the position, you may also have to demonstrate the ability to plan, monitor, and set policy on the team level.
Safety and Support - You will come across patients in a range of conditions from light to severe and even those on death's door. Bedside manners are more important than ever. In a similar vein, knowing all the proper procedures for disposing of hazardous reagents and chemicals is important for your safety and those around you.
Pressure and Values – These two really go together because it's in the toughest moments that we can lose the values and principles we value. Keep your emotions in check and your ability to plan and work with the patient always at heart.
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