Knowledge base

Personal Details, Changes & Leavers (6)

This section provides guidance and answers to common questions about your training journey, including starting training, updating or correcting your information, changes in circumstances, leaving a programme, what happens after you leave training, and where to find support and key contacts. Browse the sections below to find information relevant to your situation and the steps you may need to take.

Applying & Recruitment (4)

This collection of articles provides information and guidance for applicants and trainees at different stages of the training process. Topics include what happens after accepting an offer, getting started and eligibility requirements, special requirements and adjustments, raising issues or complaints, and other common processes and queries. Browse the categories below to find the information most relevant to your situation.

Inter Deanery Transfer (IDT) (5)

These articles provide information about the Inter-Deanery Transfer (IDT) process, including eligibility requirements, how to apply, key timelines and offers, outcomes and next steps, and where to obtain support or raise issues and complaints. Browse the categories below to find guidance relevant to your stage of the IDT process.

Interviews & Offers (5)

These articles provide information about interviews, assessments and training offers. Topics include booking and preparing for interviews or assessments, requesting adjustments or additional support, understanding assessment outcomes and feedback, receiving offers and decisions, and how to raise issues or complaints. Browse the categories below to find guidance relevant to your stage of the recruitment process.

Special Circumstances & Adjustments (6)

These articles provide information and support for trainees with special circumstances, health conditions, disabilities, caring responsibilities, or other situations that may affect training. Topics include eligibility and applications, requesting adjustments and support, managing the impact on training, accessing ongoing support services, raising concerns, and finding the right contacts for assistance. Browse the categories below to find guidance relevant to your circumstances.

ARCP, Training Progression & Certification (4)

These articles provide information about the Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) process, including how to prepare for your review, understanding outcomes and progression decisions, applying for additional time or submitting an appeal, and the process for obtaining a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). Browse the categories below to find guidance relevant to your stage of training and progression.

Rotations, Placements & Report Data (5)

These articles provide information about rotations, training placements and placement-related data. Topics include how rotations and placements are allocated, viewing placement information, requesting changes, reporting and correcting data issues, understanding what information is visible to trusts, and where to access support or provide feedback. Browse the categories below to find guidance relevant to your placement or rotation.

Leave, Absence & Flexibility (5)

These articles provide information about leave, absence and flexible training arrangements. Topics include less than full-time training and other flexible training options, eligibility and policy requirements, the impact of absence on training progression, starting, deferring or extending training, returning to training after a period of absence, and where to find support, guidance and reporting contacts. Browse the categories below to find information relevant to your circumstances.

Less Than Full Time Training (LTFT) (6)

These articles provide information about Less Than Full Time (LTFT) training, including eligibility requirements, the application process, changes to working patterns, supporting evidence requirements, the impact of LTFT training on progression and programme completion, placement arrangements, employer considerations, and where to find support and further advice. Browse the categories below to find guidance relevant to your LTFT training arrangements.

Out of Programme (OOP), Acting Up & SuppoRTT (5)

These articles provide information about Out of Programme (OOP) opportunities, Acting Up arrangements and the Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) programme. Topics include eligibility requirements, application and approval processes, the impact of time away from training on progression, completing SuppoRTT forms and requirements, and where to access support, guidance and key contacts. Browse the categories below to find information relevant to your circumstances and stage of training.

Events & Training Days (6)

These articles provide information about training events, teaching sessions and study days. Topics include eligibility and booking requirements, applying for and managing event registrations, attendance expectations, study leave and certification, and where to find support and key contacts. Browse the categories below to find guidance relevant to the event or training activity you are attending.

Relocation & Travel (3)

These articles provide information about relocation and travel reimbursement for trainees. Topics include eligibility criteria, policy requirements, submitting applications and expense claims, and where to find support, guidance and key contacts. Browse the categories below to find information relevant to your circumstances and claim.

Study Leave & Expenses (4)

These articles provide information about study leave and related expenses for trainees. Topics include eligibility and policy requirements, applying for study leave and obtaining approvals, managing existing study leave requests, claiming expenses and reimbursements, and understanding the processes that support educational and professional development activities. Browse the categories below to find guidance relevant to your study leave or expense claim.

Accounts & Report Access (1)

These articles provide information about accessing NHS England systems, accounts and reports. Topics include accessing systems for the first time, resolving login and account issues, troubleshooting access problems, and understanding how to obtain the access needed for training-related systems and reports. Browse the categories below to find guidance relevant to your account or access issue.

Miscellaneous (1)

Professional Support Unit (PSU) (1)

The Professional Support Unit (PSU) provides free, confidential and impartial support for eligible doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals in training across London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. We offer advice, coaching, careers guidance and specialist support with neurodivergence, communication, wellbeing and returning to work. Separate from your employer and training programme, we help you address challenges affecting your training and professional development.