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Trusts and programmes
Programmes & Job Descriptions The Peninsula Foundation School matches to two year foundation programmes. We DO NOT offer a F1 Swaps process so once allocated it is not possible to swap your F1 programme. We do however currently offer a F2 Programme Swaps Process. Provisional F1 2025/F2 2026 PENINSULA PROGRAMME LIST PLEASE NOTE ALL PROGRAMMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE THE ABOVE LIST IS A PROVISIONAL LIST AND IS CURRENTLY BEING REVIEWED. If you are allocated to the Peninsula Foundation School... Read more...
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Welcome to The Foundation School
Welcome to the Foundation School Welcome to the Peninsula Foundation School, part of Peninsula Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education, which in turn is part of NHSE, working across the South West. Our programmes are offered in five different localities. Each programme is delivered through an acute hospital and you will be their employee as well as a Peninsula Foundation School doctor. Wherever your programme is based, you can be confident of a high quality training experience and educational... Read more...
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Curriculum
The Foundation Curriculum The Foundation Programme Curriculum sets out the framework for educational progression that will support the first two years of professional development following graduation from medical school. Under the Curriculum, foundation doctors have to demonstrate that they are competent in a number of areas. This includes communication and consultation skills, patient safety and team work as well as the more traditional elements of medical training. The full curriculum together... Read more...
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The Gold Guide for Postgraduate Training
The Gold Guide This Reference Guide is for Postgraduate Specialty Training in the UK and is applicable to all postgraduate doctors in training on taking up appointments in specialty (including GP and Foundation) training which commenced on or after 3rd August 2022. The 9th edition published on 3rd August 2022 and replaces all previous editions of the Gold Guide with immediate effect. The Guide will be subject to review in response to and along with a parallel review of the foundation Curriculum.... Read more...
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How to apply
How To Apply Welcome to the Foundation recruitment pages. We're delighted that you are interested in Foundation training in the Peninsula. It is a wonderful place to train and live. We offer a wide range of posts in a variety of settings and are confident that you will find a fantastic training experience here that will give you a high quality, solid foundation to your career as a doctor. We currently provide two year Foundation programmes (F1/F2) and a number of one year F2 programmes and welco... Read more...
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Two year programmes
Two Year Programmes We're delighted that you are interested in Foundation training in the Peninsula. It is a wonderful place to train and live. We offer a wide range of posts in a variety of settings and are confident that you will find a fantastic training experience here that will give you a high quality, solid foundation to your career as a doctor. Our aim at the Peninsula Foundation School is to offer a wide range of training opportunities in acute trusts, mental health trusts and primar... Read more...
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Recruitment process
Two Year Recruitment Process Recruitment to the two year Foundation Programme for August 2025 opens on the 25th September 2024. For all national information (including eligibility) and guidelines on the recruitment process to two year Foundation programmes, please go to the UKFPO website.Local information on recruitment for August 2025 can be accessed below and will be updated regularly as new information becomes available. (Please also see left hand menu). Please see UKFPO Timeline for importa... Read more...
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Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct for Foundation Applicants The national foundation application process exists to serve the needs of newly qualified doctors who are looking for their first posts and those of Trusts and Foundation Schools who are looking to fill their vacancies with high quality applicants. The process begins at least 9 months before the posts start, reflecting the complexity of managing a national system with thousands of posts. Trusts and applicants also need a reasonably long lead-in time to co... Read more...
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Accommodation
Accommodation 2023 - 2024 accommodation details/costs - all prices subject to change Trust Cost Notes Contact for further information Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (North Devon) £70 per week. Onsite accommodation (shared flats) is available for the first 3 months. Single room cost includes utilities healthcare.accommodation.northdevon.uk@sodexo.com Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Truro For a six month, non-negotiable licence,... Read more...
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Shadowing and Induction
Shadowing and Induction A mandatory one week (paid) shadowing and induction period prior to the commencement of F1 in August 2025 will commence on Tuesday 29th July 2025. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK ANY HOLIDAYS OR LIFE EVENTS DURING THIS WEEK. Each trainee will receive an Induction Presentation from the foundation school prior to commencing in post in August 2025. The presentation is designed to introduce trainees to the Foundation School and in particular who we are, what we are responsible for, wh... Read more...
