We have both a Trainee Representative in the scheme and a Hospital Champion in the Trust for LTFT training, both of whom are happy to be contacted with any questions or problems you may be have regarding LTFT training.
Thinking about applying for LTFT training?
Applications may be considered for a variety of reasons:
- Parental care
- Trainees with a disability or ill health-
- Trainees with caring responsibilities
- Welfare and wellbeing
- Unique opportunities
- Religious commitment
- Non-medical development
- Flexibility for training and career development
Speak with your Educational Supervisor and Training Programme Director early. Applications for LTFT can be made any time of year, however, 12 weeks notice is required except in exceptional circumstances (e.g. unforeseeable ill health)
Further information is available at the KSS website by clicking here
Ready to apply for LTFT training?
Prior to submitting an application, you must inform the Trust as your employer.
You can do this by e-mailing: rsc-tr.medicalresourcing@nhs.net.
When ready to submit, the application portal can be accessed here.
The Trust’s LTFT Champion is available to support doctors returning to a training post after a break of 3 months or more for any reason. They can help trainees address concerns and issues relating to working LTFT and are contactable via rsch.ltftsupportt@nhs.net or Royal Surrey County Hospital telephone 01483 571122 extension 6405.
Useful Links
LTFT trainees – advice on when they will need to have an ESR and ARCP panel
A useful tool for when you are considering LTFT training for childcare reasons
Guidance for organising a LTFT rota For trainees and rota co-ordinators – this is very useful when negotiating your rota
BMA Less Than Full Time Guidance Basic information about LTFT training