The RCGP has issued an announcement regarding the guidance for LTFTT's to synchronise with the publication of the GMC's own statement, which can be read here:

http://www.rcgp.org.uk/news/press_releases_and_statements/less_than_full_time_trainees.aspx

The guidelines for LTFTT have been updated online here:

http://www.rcgp-curriculum.org.uk/nmrcgp/less_than_full_time_trainees.aspx

A notification will be inserted in the ePortfolio itself referencing the above.

• National documentation on this can be found at COGPED.
• Local information can be found on the Wessex Deanery pages - just scroll down to Less Than Full Time Training (LTFTT) where you will find all the guidance documents.
• Hospital Post advice is available on this document also available on the Wessex Deanery web site.
• GP post advice is available through the patch office (gpcentre@bournemouth.ac.uk)

Once approval for flexible training has been granted-you need to refer back to the Deanery LTFTT documents for information on basic requirements and planning your post and then liaise with the local Programme Director, who will review the options with you.

It must not be assumed that supernumerary funding for flexible training will be granted and the option of a slot share may have to be considered.

To obtain post approval for flexible training the following are required:-

• Completion of a new Educational Plan for a Hospital LTFTT Post Form (It replaces the old PMETB/GMC form), this used to be a mandatory form, but the GMC no longer require it's completion. However Local deanery policy is that it should be completed, it contains useful information required for their records.
• A weekly timetable for the post, developed in conjunction with the Clinical Supervisor, to illustrate daytime and OOH working arrangements (see Deanery Guidance for suggested timetable)
• A PDP for the post: agreed with the clinical supervisor, based on identified learning needs from the curriculum.