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Additional Training Time 6
  • I think I need an extension to my training due to educational reasons, what should I do?
  • I am a Less Than Full Time (LTFT) trainee, will my extension to training be pro rata?
  • How long can my training be extended for?
  • I have been given an extension to training through an ARCP outcome 3, who do I need to contact to arrange my remedial training placement?
  • I have been awarded an unsatisfactory outcome at my ARCP, how can I appeal this decision?
  • I think I need an extension to my training due to statutory leave from the training programme, how does this happen?
Annual Review of Competency Progression (ARCP) 17
  • COVID - 19
  • What is the purpose of an ARCP?
  • How often should I have an ARCP?
  • What is an Interim Review?
  • What is a Support Meeting?
  • What does each ARCP Outcome mean?
  • When will I have my Final ARCP Outcome?
  • Is it possible to bring my CCT / CESR(CP) Date forward?
  • Why do you need to know my Time out of Training (TOOT) days?
  • Can I postpone/reschedule my ARCP?
  • What documentation is required for my ARCP?
  • I am training less than full time (LTFT), what are my requirements for ARCP?
  • Why do I need to complete a Form R?
  • How will I know when my ARCP has taken place?
  • I have been given an outcome 5, what does this mean?
  • Should I have an ARCP before going on parental leave? (Change in Circs)
  • Will I have an ARCP whilst on parental leave? (Change in Circs)
Military Trainees 4
  • I am a military trainee, who awards my NTN?
  • I am a military trainee, who is responsible for my ARCP? (ARCP)
  • If I leave the armed forces before my CCT, am I still able to complete specialty training?
  • How do I contact the Defence Deanery?
None of the FAQs answer my question 1
  • What if none of the FAQs answer my question?
Workforce IDT 3
  • I have a procedural question about the IDT process, who do I contact?
  • I am a London or KSS trainee and have an IDT form which needs to be signed off by a Postgraduate Dean or their nominated signatory, where can I submit this document to?
  • I am a London or KSS trainee and I would like to know more about the specialty training programme.
ARCP Reviews and Appeals 17
  • I do not agree with the decision of the ARCP panel. Can I appeal it?
  • How do I request a review of my ARCP outcome?
  • What is an ARCP Review?
  • How long will an ARCP Review take?
  • The Review Panel upheld its original decision. Can I appeal it?
  • How do I request an appeal?
  • How long will I have to wait for an ARCP appeal hearing?
  • Can my appeal be postponed?
  • Can I bring a representative to my ARCP appeal?
  • What is the role of the Specialty Faculty Representative at an appeal panel?
  • What is the role of the Chair of the Panel?
  • What evidence should I provide for my ARCP appeal?
  • What information will the panel and I be provided with?
  • What happens at an ARCP appeal panel?
  • When will I find out the outcome of my appeal?
  • What happens after my appeal?
  • What processes govern ARCP appeals in London and KSS?
Certification 8
  • When will I have my Final ARCP Outcome?
  • When can I apply for consultant posts?
  • What is the difference between CCT and CESR(CP)?
  • How and when can I apply for entry onto the Specialist / GP Register?
  • What are the requirements for Certification?
  • Is it possible to bring my CCT Date/ CESR(CP) Date forwards?
  • Can I appeal against a decision not to award a CCT/CESR(CP)/CEGPR(CP)?
  • Confirmation of UK Training and acquired rights
Changes in Circumstances 28
  • I'm going on parental leave, what do I need to do?
  • What are my parental leave entitlements?
  • Where do I need to record my parental leave absence?
  • Will I return to the same placement following my parental leave?
  • My next placement starts prior to commencing maternity leave. Who is responsible for my Occupational Maternity Pay (OMP)?
  • If I take parental leave during my period of OOP, do I need to apply for an extension to my OOP? (OOP)
  • I have decided not to return to training from my parental leave, who should I inform? (Resignations)
  • Should I have an ARCP before going on parental leave? (ARCP)
  • Will I have an ARCP whilst on parental leave? (ARCP)
  • What happens if I go on statutory leave in my grace period? (PoG)
  • How much notice should I give my employer and LaSE Healthcare Education Team of my intention to return to training from parental leave?
  • I would like to return to work Less Than Full Time (LTFT) following my parental leave, what do I need to do? (LTFT)
  • Can my parental leave count towards my training time?
  • What will my new CCT/CESR(CP) / Completion of Training Date be following my parental leave?
  • What happens to my post when I go on parental leave?
  • I will be taking adoption leave, who do I need to inform?
  • Will I be required to engage in a ‘return to work’ package when I come back from parental leave?
  • I will be on parental leave at the start of my training programme, what should I do?
  • I am in my last year of Core training and due to go on maternity leave before I complete the programme, can I still apply for specialty training posts?
  • Who do I need to inform about my sick leave?
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Changes in Personal Details 3
  • My personal contact details have changed, who do I need to update?
  • I have married but wish to practice under my maiden name, can I do this?
  • I am buying a house and require confirmation of my employment for my mortgage, can you provide this?
GMC National Training Survey (NTS) 5
  • What is the NTS?
  • If I am having difficulty logging into the GMC National Trainee Survey, who can I contact?
  • When does the survey take place?
  • Are my answers to the NTS kept confidential?
  • What does HEE do with the results of the NTS?
New Starter Registration 6
  • When will I receive my national training number (NTN)?
  • What is the difference between a DRN and NTN?
  • I would like to count previous experience towards my training, how do I do this?
  • I haven’t received a contract of employment, what should I do?
  • How do I find out about induction?
  • How do I access pastoral support from HEE?
Period of Grace 15
  • What is Period of Grace?
  • How long is my Period of Grace?
  • I am a core trainee, do I qualify for a Period of Grace?
  • What happens if I am successful in obtaining a consultant post before I start my Period of Grace?
  • How do I request my Period of Grace?
  • Is my Period of Grace automatic?
  • What happens to my NTN in my Period of Grace?
  • When will I receive notification of my Period of Grace placement?
  • Can I request where I would like to be placed for my Period of Grace?
  • Can I decline the Period of Grace offer?
  • How much notice do I need to give to resign my Period of Grace?
  • What happens to my Grace Period if I do not achieve my CCT/ CESR (CP)?
  • Am I still a trainee during my Period of Grace?
  • I have obtained a consultant post, how do I resign from my Period of Grace? (resignation)
  • What happens if I go on statutory leave in my grace period? (change in circs)
Resignation 9
  • I am considering resigning from my training programme, what should I do?
  • I have chosen to resign from my training programme or POG, who should I inform?
  • What is my notice period?
  • I have obtained a consultant post, how do I resign from my Period of Grace? (POG)
  • Do I need to inform my next employer that I am resigning from the training programme? (rotations)
  • I am resigning from the training programme, am I still required to have an ARCP? (ARCP)
  • What happens to my NTN/DRN when I resign from the training programme early?
  • I have resigned from training before completing a GMC approved programme but would still like to apply for entry to the Specialist Register / GP Register, how do I do this? (Certification)
  • Am I able to reapply to a training programme in the future?
Rotations 9
  • When will I receive notification of my next placement?
  • Only my next placement is available to view on Synapse, when will I receive confirmation of the rest of my rotation?
  • Where can I find information on my pay scales?
  • My TPD has informed me of my next placement, when will this be confirmed?
  • My Grade of Training is incorrect and has implications for my pay, how can I update this?
  • Who do I contact to request annual leave for my next placement?
  • Where can I find out what posts and Trusts I may be expected to rotate to, within my training programme?
  • Can I swap my training rotation or placements within it?
  • What is the Code of Practice?
Synapse 0
Feedback on the portal 1
  • How do I feedback on the portal and the FAQs?
Deferrals 2
  • How do I apply to defer my London or KSS GP post?
  • How do I apply to defer my London or KSS Specialty post?
Integrated Academic Training 22
  • Academic Clinical Fellowship
  • Clinical Lecturer (CL)
  • Who pays for a trainee’s academic block?
  • Do academic trainees need to fill in a LTFT form?
  • Who do I go to for my study leave budget?
  • Who do I go to for my IAT Bursary Funds?
  • Locally Funded Applications
  • Refill
  • Is it possible to transfer the award to another medical school/region?
  • How do I apply for Post CCT Extension?
  • Early exit from an academic award
  • Can a trainee go Out of Programme during their award?
  • If a CL extension is agreed, does the trainee’s CCT date also get extended?
  • Would an academic trainee relinquish their NTN during period of grace?
  • Who manages academic foundation trainees?
  • Annual Review of Competency Progression
  • If an applicant has undergone clinical benchmarking previously would they need to be benchmarked again when applying for an ACF award?
  • How do you adjust CCT dates for CLs?
  • When does the CL award end?
  • How can academic training time be organised?
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National Education and Training Survey (NETS) 9
  • What is the Health Education England (HEE) National Education and Training Survey (NETS)?
  • What is the difference between the General Medical Council (GMC) National Training Survey and the HEE NETS?
  • I am a postgraduate medical trainee. Do I need to complete NETS if I have completed the GMC NTS?
  • If I am having difficulty logging into the HEE NETS, who can I contact?
  • When does the survey take place?
  • If I have questions regarding the HEE NETS, who can I contact?
  • Is completion of the HEE NETS mandatory?
  • Are my answers to the HEE NETS kept confidential?
  • What does HEE do with the results of the NETS?
Research Governance 1
  • Research Governance
  • Privacy Policy