When can I apply for LTFT? What is the notice period?

Modified on Fri, 26 Jul at 2:42 PM

All applications must be discussed with your TPD/FSM prior to submitting a ticket

Any time throughout the training year: 

Notice period is generally 16 weeks, less will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Parental care
Trainees with a disability or ill health-
Trainees with caring responsibilities

Application within Windows:

Trainees that wish to apply under any of the criteria listed below must do so within the given HET LTFT Windows. The Windows are determined by the month in which you rotate.

Welfare and wellbeing
Unique opportunities  
Religious commitment 
Non-medical development  
Flexibility for training and career development

2024

Rotation Month	LTFT Window
February	22/09/2023 - 06/10/2023
March	23/10/2023 - 06/11/2023
April	13/11/2023 - 27/11/2023
May	19/12/2023 - 02/01/2024
June	22/01/2024 - 05/02/2024
July	19/02/2024 - 04/03/2024
August	11/03/2024-25/03/2024
September	19/04/2024 - 03/05/2024
October	20/05/2024 - 03/06/2024
November	21/06/2024 - 05/07/2024
December	22/07/2024 - 05/08/2024

2025

Rotation Month	LTFT Window
January	04/09/2024 - 18/09/2024
February	02/10/2024 - 16/10/2024
March	06/11/2024-20/11/2024
April	02/12/2024-13/12/2024
May	08/01/2025 - 22/01/2025
June	05/02/2025 - 19/02/2025
July	05/03/2025 - 19/03/2025
August	02/04/2025 - 16/04/2025
September	07/05/2025 - 21/05/2025
October	04/06/2025 - 18/06/2025
November	02/07/2025 - 16/07/2025
December	06/08/2025 - 20/08/2025

Notice periods:

We require a minimum of 16 weeks’ notice for all LTFT applications (including Childcare, Health, Disability, Caring Responsibilities) however there is an exception to this which will be by individual circumstances.

Changes to WTE:

Any requests to change a WTE (increase, decrease, return to full time) must be made during windows provided above.

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