Applications for the Scientist Training Programme posts in Wales for 2026-29 are open

Published: 30/04/2026

Applications for the Scientist Training Programme (STP) posts in Wales for 2026-29 are now open.

Funded by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) and run by the National School of Healthcare Science, the STP trains and develops the future NHS Wales healthcare science workforce through a blend of structured academic study and workplace learning, alongside career progression routes and opportunities to support innovation in healthcare science to benefit patient care.

Associate Director of Workforce Transformation for Healthcare Science at HEIW, Dr Sarah Bant said:

“We are delighted to support this essential training programme that combines university education with local training in our excellent services across Wales. If you are committed to working in NHS Wales within one of our array of healthcare science professions, this is such a fantastic way to start.”

Successful applicants to training posts in Wales will:

• be employed on a three-year, fixed term contract by an NHS Wales health board or trust
• receive a Band 6 (Agenda for Change) salary
• have their full academic and programme fees funded
• be able to apply for a bursary of up to £2,000 for additional training needs
• be eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professional’s Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Scientist following completion of the programme.

In Wales, the programme, trainee salary and bursary are all funded by HEIW.

Hopeful applicants should have an honours degree (first or 2:1) in a pure or applied science, or an MSc or PhD relevant to the specialism they are applying for.

The maximum limit of applications to the programme in Wales that an individual can submit has been lifted for 2026.

The following posts are now available for application on NHS Jobs via Trac Jobs:

Please use the above links to apply for your desired post(s) on the NHS Wales recruitment portal. Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 13 May 2026.

For detailed information on the STP including eligibility, specialisms, the application process and frequently asked questions (FAQs), please visit the HEIW website.

For further queries please contact the STP team.