LNR and Trent Foundation Schools use a 1-Stage Process for Preferencing (Programme only).

The UKFPO will be undertaking this process on behalf of East Midlands Foundation Schools. For further information on how the Allocation process works please refer to the ‘UK Foundation Programme Office Applicants’ Handbook’ at the following link https://foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/

Failure to rank your programme preferences by the deadline will result in you being randomly allocated to a programme. Late preferences cannot be considered under any circumstances, so please ensure you give yourself sufficient time to complete this.

We advise you to rank all available programmes in order of preference. If you do not rank any or sufficient programmes, then the algorithm will match you randomly.

Are there any hospital sites that are more popular than others?

No - the schools do not hold data about which programmes or training locations are the most popular. Many applicants will take into consideration their geographical base within the region and/or their future career ambitions when ranking the available programmes. Our Foundation School brochures contain a series of trainee testimonials which you may find informative:

https://www.eastmidlandsdeanery.nhs.uk/recruitment/foundation-programme-recruitment 

1. What do I need to do in relation to PSA?

It is a national requirement for all new foundation doctors to pass the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA). If this is not completed at Medical School, further opportunities will be provided during the F1 year. You must pass the PSA in order to progress to F2 training.

2. Where do I send my STEP (Supporting Trainees Entering Practice) Form to?

The Co-ordinator at your Medical School.

3. Can I swap my F1 posts/programme?

No, unfortunately there are no swaps permitted in F1. We do however offer an F2 swaps process. Further information can be found on the following webpage:

https://www.eastmidlandsdeanery.nhs.uk/foundation/policies_and_guidance

4. If I undertake a GP, Public Health, or Psychiatry placement, will I be based at the acute hospital site where the majority of my training will take place?

These are usually community based and therefore, you will not be based at the acute hospital site (with the exception of some psychiatry placements). It will be your responsibility to arrange travel to and from these placements.

5. Who do I contact if I am considering withdrawing from the Foundation Programme?

You should discuss this with your Medical School for support and guidance. If you withdraw, unfortunately you will not be eligible to apply for F1 LAS posts in the UK as you are required to have full GMC registration. There is further information with regard to your future eligibility to apply for the Foundation Programme in the UK available on the UK Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO) website at: https://foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/

The most relevant section can be found at: Eligibility online application guidance/who needs to apply. If you decide to withdraw, please inform us at medicalrecruitment.em@hee.nhs.uk We will then action your withdrawal on Oriel.

6. Can I defer the start of my Foundation Training?

You may only defer the start date of your training for a statutory reason (e.g. maternity leave, sickness). If you need to defer the start of your Foundation Training, please email medicalrecruitment.em@hee.nhs.uk as soon as possible, as we may be able to offer your place to someone else.

7. How do I apply for Less than Full Time Training?

Please email foundationprogrammes.em@hee.nhs.uk and request an eligibility application form or for any LTFT queries.

Further information relating to eligibility etc can be found at the following link: 

https://www.eastmidlandsdeanery.nhs.uk/policies/ltft

Medical HR

Contact for queries relating to outstanding references, salary/banding of posts, booking annual leave before starting F1, pre-employment checks, contracts, references for accommodation/mortgage, Trust induction and start dates.

Foundation Programme Coordinators

Contact for queries relating to the national 4-day shadowing period, job description content/missing job descriptions and hospital accommodation.