About the Supervision of Less Than Full Time Trainees (LTFT) programme
Health Education England is committed to improving junior doctor’s working lives and championing flexible working more broadly. With work/life balance highlighted as a mounting concern to doctors in training, and the risk of “burnout” affecting recruitment and retention in some specialties, the need for increased understanding and positive promotion of Less than Full Time Training is essential.
This elearning programme is designed for Educational Supervisors of less than full time (LTFT) trainee doctors. The programme aims to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively supervise a LTFT trainee and raise awareness of the supervisor’s responsibilities.
Course outline
A 20-25 minute elearning session for the supervision of a less than full time trainee.
- Your duties as a supervisor of a LTFT trainee under the Equality Act 2010
- The implications of LTFT training in relation to CCT dates, ARCPs and training extensions
- What LTFT training is and reasons why trainees may wish to apply
- The benefits of LTFT training
- How LTFT training is arranged and the different types of post arrangements available
Meet the team
Dr Helen Goodyear
Associate Postgraduate Dean LTFT (flexible) training, careers and professional support / Head of the Postgraduate School of Paediatrics, Project Author Lead, Health Education England WM
Dr Priya Kumar
Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (RCPCH) Representative / Consultant Paediatrician, Project Author Lead
Dr Alys Burns
Deputy Postgraduate Dean / Chair of the COPMeD Forum for LTFT Training, Project Author Lead, Health Education England EoE
Sophie Hall
LTFT Coordinator, Project Author Lead, Health Education England EoE
Clair Guy
Project Manager, HEE elearning for healthcare
Angelina Montinaro
Learning Designer, HEE elearning for healthcare
How to access
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