For some in foundation and GP training, this could be your only experience of Psychiatry. At Nottinghamshire Healthcare we recognise this and offer bespoke teaching and support to make your training time with us a valuable and memorable experience.
Locations
As a GP / Foundation Trainee in Nottingham, you may be based at Highbury Hospital, the main general adult psychiatric hospital. However, there are also GP / Foundation trainees based at Hopewood Hospital, Blossomwood, and other community hubs throughout Nottinghamshire.
Useful contacts
Your clinical supervisor and educational supervisor will be your main point of contact.
However, there are other members within the Trust with whom you can raise your concerns to.
Flexible and Less Than Full Time Working (LTFT)
Less Than Full Time (LTFT) Training (previously Flexible Training) is a great and available opportunity for many reasons including caring responsibilities, health needs and to explore non-clinical training. Any doctor in training can apply for LTFT training.
LTFT training should offer you the same opportunities as your full-time colleagues although there should be flexibility from all parties to ensure you meet your training needs and service/out of hours cover, whilst trying to maintain your preferred working days.
You should be aware that your training will take longer to complete and if you choose to work 60%, for example, you will be paid approximately 60% and be expected to complete 60% out of hours commitments to that of your full-time colleagues.
It is recommended that the application and approval process is completed within three months from enquiry to completion of approval. In order to agree a preferred start date, all parties (including the Champion of Less than full time Working, Medical Workforce, Educational Supervisors, Programme Director, colleagues and the Trainee) should liaise to agree a mutually convenient start date.
The following resources are available to understand more about LTFT including application process, pay and rota queries.
Resources
The following resources are available to understand more about LTFT including application process, pay and rota queries.
- BMA guidance on flexible training
- Less Than Full-Time Training (LTFT): This contains advice on eligibility for LTFT, how to apply, information on pay and rotas.
- Rota and rostering guidance for LTFT doctors
- BMA Good Rostering Guide
- Health Education England - Delivering Greater Flexibility
- Financial advice
- LTFT Trainees Facebook Forum