Useful information for Foundation Doctors.
Apply for Full Registration
To make your application, please visit the Applications section of the GMC’s website and read the guidance that is relevant to you. You can then make your application online
Foundation Doctors News
Full Registration
In order to start the second year of the Foundation Programme (F2) you need to apply for full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC. You should submit your application as early as possible to make sure you have the correct registration in time to start your F2 post
Reminder – Annual F2 Careers Destination Survey
The annual F2 Career Destination Questionnaire is now ready for completion and can be accessed here: https://healtheducationyh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/f2-career-destination-survey-2019. F2s need to complete the Destination Survey or the FPCC won’t be released The UKFPO will be providing each school with a list of completers on a regular basis All trainees must sign their ARCPs Further to the above,…
Change to Responsible Officer – STFS
Following recent changes to regional footprints within Health Education England and a focus on Foundation from the Medical Education Review Programme (MERP), the decision has been taken to review the Responsible Officer role within the South Thames Foundation School programme Historically, despite the School spanning trusts across the boundaries of the Health Education South London…
New Foundation Schools Website is Launched
We are pleased to announce that the new London and KSS Foundation website is accessible at: http://lonkssfoundation.hee.nhs.uk/
Local Swap Amendments
The process of local swaps has been updated. FY1s can no longer swap their first rotation and 12 weeks’ notice is required for any local swap. The same process still stands, with the trainee being required to find someone to swap with, then approval from the appropriate lead at the Trust first and finally completion…
New Foundation Schools Website is Launched
We are pleased to announce that the new London and KSS Foundation website is finally launched and accessible at: http://lonkssfoundation.hee.nhs.uk/ Each school have their own sections of the site where we will be build up a new online presence for the first time since the 3 schools moved to a central location. In the coming…
Leaving Early – Withdrawal/Resignation
Reminder – If you wish to leave before the official end date of your F1 or F2 programme in order to take up other employment/training opportunities, you will not be signed off as having met foundation training requirements. All those wishing to leave are required to complete a withdrawal form.
Careers Career Planning E-Module for Foundation Doctors
The Careers Team have developed an e-module on Career Planning for Foundation Doctors in partnership with E-Learning for Healthcare. The module follows a 4-stage Career management model (SCAN – Self Awareness/Career Exploration, Arriving at a decision/ Next Steps) with printable workbooks linked to the content of each stage. You can access the module here: https://www.lpmde.ac.uk/professional-development/careers-unit/doctors/foundation-doctors
Coaching Careers and Support
To access confidential and free 1:1 career guidance and support for London and Kent, Surrey and Sussex Foundation Doctors. Click here to apply to apply for Careers. Follow this link to find out more about the coaching https://www.lpmde.ac.uk/professional-development/coaching-service