SUPPORTT and LTFT
SUPPORTT
There are a variety of reasons why a doctor might take approved time out of programme. ESHT is committed to support our trainees when they return to help restore their skill and confidence.
The Trust SuppoRTT Champion, works alongside our educational supervisors and HR colleagues to help facilitate the HEE
SuppoRTT Programme offering:-
• A period of enhanced supervision
• Refresher courses and simulation training
• Mentoring or professional coaching
• Conferences and workshops
• Funding for other courses or development, as individually required
REVALIDATION
See the Trust’s main information here (Secure site links)
Medical Appraisal and Revalidation (esht.nhs.uk)
Doctors in training (esht.nhs.uk) – doctors in training link
What is Medical Appraisal and Medical Revalidation? (esht.nhs.uk) – this section includes guidance for doctors in training
Less Than Full Time (LTFT)
Dr Ratan Alexander is also the designated Less than Full-time (LTFT) Champion for the Trust and can be contacted at: ratanalexander@nhs.net
He would be happy to deal with any queries related to welfare issues, your LTFT status and to provide advice, support and advocacy as required.
Any issues regarding your employment contract and rota should be directed to Janet Botting, Acting Medical Staffing Manager. She can be contacted at: janet.botting@nhs.net
The address for the HEE PGMDE Support Portal is as follows: https://lasepgmdesupport.hee.nhs.uk/support/home?trainee Here you can access the Application Form, FAQs and the LTFT – Trainee Applicant Guide.
Any issues with reference to LTFT support at Health Education England (HEE) can be referred to them direct at the following e-mail address: LTFT.lase@hee.nhs.uk
To view a copy of the LTFT trainee application guide LTFT – Trainee Applicant Guide
A copy of the application form can be found here https://lasepgmdesupport.hee.nhs.uk/support/tickets/new?form_20=true