Specialty Training

 
“The training I’ve had here has consistently been first class wherever I’ve worked around the region. I also can’t emphasise enough how great I’ve found the pastoral support" Specialty Trainee Geriatrics.                        

Specialty Recruitment 

Medical and Dental recruitment information is now held centrally at the national recruitment hub. 

Current Resident Doctors - please see your School / Programme pages for specific information and updates.

The Trainee Self Service app provides information on your programme and placements and it is via this app that you will register for your programme, complete Form R part A and B, and sign the Conditions of Joining document.

 

TIS Self-Service can be accessed here:  

Help and support for setting up a TIS Self Service Account online and via the app on your smartphone can be found here:

Support for Doctors in Training - Trainee Information System Support

 

Applying to change working hours / go less than full time

Work is ongoing to incorporate LTFT applications into TSS. Until notified otherwise please continue to follow the current process available here

 

Applying for your Period of Grace

This form is to be completed by all Resident Doctors in training programmes 6 months prior to the expected CCT date. It should be returned to the Programme Support Officer and Training Programme Director.

If the doctor in training does not return the form, then that will be interpreted as the doctor not wishing to take up the Period of Grace.

Period of Grace Intent form

 

Applying to go Out of Programme

Work is ongoing to incorporate OOP applications into TSS. Until notified otherwise please continue to follow the current process available here

 

Study Leave

Study Leave applications are currently managed via the Accent Leave Manager system: Support available here.

 

Inter Deanery transfers 

Full details of the IDT process, timelines, eleigibility criteria and application information is available here.

 

Supported Return to Training 

Full details of the Supported Return to Training programme is available here.

 

Support for International Medical Graduates 

The IMG Hub provides information and support to international medical graduates including practical resources, professional resources and language and communication information. Full details are available here.

 

Resident Doctor professional wellbeing and learner support  

Full details of all support available here.

 

HR and Employment

For all employment matters please visit the Lead Employer Trust website:

 

Education and Training Policies

Please click here for our policies page.

Gold Guide 10th Edition

HEE NE Specialty Training Induction Webinar - from Dr Richard Bellamy, Deputy Dean and Director of Specialty Training, north east and north Cumbria 

 

 

 

 

 

Learn more through these webpages about medical training in the region’s NHS trusts and why trainees choose to live in the North East and North Cumbria.

Information for Current Trainees

Access essential information on regulations, study leave, certification, assessment and the curriculum.

Information for trainers and educators

Development and guidance on becoming a trainer, standards for trainers, essential documentation for clinical and educational supervision including guidance for GP trainers,  Trust and out-of-hours supervisors, plus news about the latest courses and conferences.

 

Potential Applicant

Visit our Recruitment website to find out what it's like to be a GP trainee in the north east and north Cumbria.