Less Than Full Time Training (LTFT) in Foundation Training
For the full policy please see the Regional Less than Full Time Training Policy
If you are a student who wants to start foundation training on a less than full time basis, you still need to apply for Foundation Training through the national foundation process in the same way as all other applicants. Once allocated to a Foundation School, you will need to complete a Less Than Full Time Training Application Form. If you are planning to train in the Peninsula Foundation School please contact us at the very earliest opportunity to discuss your training needs.
Please note working on a LTFT basis will extend the time you are in your training programme.
Once accepted in to the School, trainees can apply to work less than full time at any point during their training.
- Less than full time training opportunities depend on funding support from NHSE, trust funding and suitable posts being available in the relevant trust.
- Wherever possible, less than full time foundation doctors will rotate through the specialties allocated to them on their original full-time foundation programme, but this cannot be guaranteed and they may find their programmes change to accommodate the needs of the trust or to enable opportunities to slot-share.
- Any trainee who is allocated a supernumerary or part time in a full time slot placement, will be required to slot-share should the opportunity arise.
- If you opt to go less than full time or take time out of training whilst in an Academic or FPP or FP programme, this may result in an adjustment to your allocated programme placements. Your future placements would need to be agreed in discussion with your Academic/ Educational supervisor, employing trust and Head of Foundation School. For example, if your programme offers an academic component then you may find that the way this is organised or offered is amended.
Should you no longer wish to train less than full time, you will be able to return to full time training when an appropriate placement becomes available. Until that time, you may be required to continue working on a less than full time basis. Please refer to the Regional Policy for the notice period required for any changes.
Any changes to your working arrangements, such as an increase/decrease in hours including requests to return to full time training, must be approved via the submission of a change in hours form. The form is required to update your training record and for completion of training date adjustment.
If you have any queries relating to Less Than Full Time Training in the Peninsula Foundation School please contact england.penf1enquiries.sw@nhs.net