Approval

Dear Dr XXXX,

I’m pleased to inform you that your application has been approved to train at (Percentage) from (start date).

Your trust will be notified of your request to train LTFT via the trust portal. This will inform them of your placement and the number of sessions you are working at. You no longer need to submit a LTFT form upon each rotation, only if you wish to inform us of a change. The workforce team will also notify your Training Programme Director that you have been approved to train LTFT.

 Your tentative CCT date is XXXX and this will be ratified at your next ARCP.

Ensure that you have read the LTFT applicant guide and the frequently asked questions as these should address the majority of LTFT queries. If you wish to submit an enquiry, please do so by clicking into any of the LTFT FAQs and submitting an enquiry. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 5 working days.

Please note that Heath Education London and the South East is not an employer. Any issues you have with how your pay is calculated as a LTFT trainee should be submitted to the medical staffing department of your employing trust.

Rejection (insufficient evidence)

Dear Dr XXXX,

Thank you for submitting your application to train at Less Than Full Time.

Unfortunately you have not provided the supporting evidence with your request, and without this we are unable to proceed with your application. Therefore on this occasion we have had to close your application down.

A reminder that if you apply under caring responsibilities, health or disability you must supply a letter of support, dated within the last 3 months, from your GP or Occupational Medicine at your current Trust, recommending that you train at LTFT.

Please submit a new application with the evidence requested and we will proceed with your request. If we do not receive a new LTFT application from you with the evidence required, we will assume you no longer wish to train LTFT.

Kind regards,

Rejection – application not made within window

Dear Dr XXXX,

Thank you for submitting your application to train at Less Than Full Time.

All applications made under the criteria listed below, must be made within the LTFT Application Windows so your application has been rejected at this time. A reminder that these windows are according to the month/s you rotate.

• Welfare and wellbeing

• Unique opportunities

• Religious commitment

• Non-medical development

• Flexibility for training and career development

If you wish to reapply please resubmit your application during the appropriate date range above.

Rejection- include appeal procedure

Dear Dr NAME,

Thank you for submitting your application to train at Less Than Full Time.

Unfortunately your application has been rejected for the following reasons XXXXX

If you wish to appeal this decision please submit a ticket via the portal outlining your reasons why and this will be revied by your Head of School.

Kind regards,