Less Than Full Time Training (LTFTT)
Yorkshire and the Humber Postgraduate Deanery adopts a unified approach to all trainees wishing to train less than full-time. The Deanery offers support to all trainees who, for well founded personal reasons, are unable to complete their training programme on a full-time basis. The Policy (on the right) is for trainees and trainers.
Eligibility for Less than Full-time Training
A trainee may be eligible for Less than Full-time training for one or more of the following reasons.
- Ill-health (supported by evidence from Occupational Health and the trainee’s General Practitioner).
- Caring for another individual. This will usually be child care up to the age of 7 (discretionary up to the age of 14). However, a trainee may also be caring for a sick or dependant relative eg (Terminal care, caring for unwell spouse or partner).
- During invitro-fertilisation process (supported by obstetrics/IVF specialist).
The Yorkshire and the Humber Postgraduate Deanery’s aim is to accommodate any trainee who has well founded reasons for wishing to train less than full-time.
The LTFT Policy for Yorkshire and the Humber Postgraduate Deanery is based upon guidance from the Gold Guide Sections 6.47 to 6.57 http://www.mmc.nhs.uk/default.aspx?page=468
