Medical Training

Opportunities in
the NHS

Foundation Training
in the United
Kingdom (UK)

Dr Kim Walker
Special Advisor (UKFPO)
January 2017
So what is Foundation Training?

The Foundation Programme is a two-year

generic training programme which forms the
bridge between medical school and specialist /
general practice training.
Core Higher
Medical Foundation
Training Specialist Consultant
School Training
Training

Medical Foundation Specialty

Consultant
School Training Training

Posts will start in August 2017.

Location, Location, Location
Location, Location, Location
Location, Location, Location
What this actually means

Trainees will have the opportunity to gain

experience in a series of placements in a variety
of specialties and healthcare settings.

Block 1 Block 2 Block 3

General Medicine General Surgery Anaesthetics

Psychiatry Geriatrics A&E

Training & Development

Trainees will be given the

opportunity to gain experience
through a work based training
programme supported by the
local foundation school.

Trainees will have access to

educational resources,
including the Foundation
Learning ePortfolio.
Training and development
Training and development
Full GMC Registration

If you have completed a 12 month

internship / clerkship, it is likely you will be
eligible to apply for full registration with the
GMC and obtain a licence to practice

This is a requirement for these posts

GMC Registration rules

What else might you need?

IELTS
http://www.gmc-
uk.org/doctors/registration_applications/13680.asp

PLAB test
http://www.gmc-uk.org/doctors/plab.asp

How to apply:-
http://www.gmc-uk.org/doctors/applications.asp
Working in the UK / Criteria

For doctors who are EEA citizens, there are currently

no visa or immigration restrictions (except for
Croatian Nationals).
EEA doctors currently need to be able to evidence a
level of training or certification equivalent to UK
medical qualifications and be registered with the UKs
GMC.
You must also be apply to demonstrate an
acceptable standard of English in clinical practice
during medical school or Academic IELTS 7.5 in
every domain.
Foundation Training Opportunities

Approx. 400 foundation training vacancies

across the UK from August 2017.
Recruitment will begin in February 2017.

Applicants must be
eligible for or hold full
registration with the
General Medical
Council (GMC).
Foundation Recruitment

Applications open on 27th February 2017

and close at 12:00 noon (GMT) on 16th
March 2017.

Late applications will not be considered

under any circumstances.

Applicants are invited to apply through the

online application system via
https://www.oriel.nhs.uk
Online Application System
Your Application - Top Tips!

Select Medical and Dental Specialities STAFF

GROUP and NOT Foundation on Oriel.
DO NOT USE HOTMAIL email accounts as they
regularly block emails from NHS servers and you
may not receive important messages about your
application
Check junk mail folders regularly
Access the system via Internet Explorer 7+,
Chrome, Firefox and Safari
Selection Process

The 1st step will be to check if you are

eligible according to the criteria: medical
degree, expect or hold full GMC
registration, English language proficiency,
right to work in the UK.

20 minute panel interview

2 panel members
At least one clinical scenario question
Job Location / Allocations

Applicants will be invited to rank

programmes in order of preference

The highest ranking applicant will be

allocated to their highest preference
Recruitment Timeline
Date(s) Activity
Monday 27th February Friday 10th Submit online application form
March 2017 (12:00 noon (GMT)) through Oriel

Tuesday 21st Tuesday 28th March 2017 Book your interview slot

Monday 3rd Friday 7th April 2017 Interviews

Wednesday 12th Wednesday 19th April Rank the programmes in order of

2017 (12:00 noon (GMT)) preference on Oriel

From Monday 24th April 2017 Offers

July / August 2017 Programme starts

Offers Cascade

Monday 24th April 2017 Initial Offer

Wednesday 26th April 2017

Monday 1st May 2017

Wednesday 3rd May 2017

Monday 8th May 2017 Final Offer

So what will you earn?

Juniors doctors earn a basic salary

of roughly 26,350 (approx.
30,847.23).

Consultants earn a basic salary of

roughly 76,001 (approx.
88,972.32).

Information about national salary

scales can be found on the NHS
Employers Website.
Curriculum & Reference Guide

The Foundation Programme Curriculum 2016

http://www.foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/curriculum/

Reference Guide 2016

http://www.foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/pages/curricu
lum-eportfolio/e-portfolio/reference-guide

For more information please visit:-

http://www.foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/page
s/stand-alone-recruitment
Contact Details

For recruitment enquiries:-

Telephone: +44 121 695 2423
E-mail:
recruitment@foundationprogramme.nhs.uk

For general enquiries:-

Telephone: +44 121 695 2423
E-mail:
helpdesk@foundationprogramme.nhs.uk
www.facebook.com/UKFPO
Why Foundation / NHS / UK?

High quality training programme

Working in a well respected National
Health Service
Excellent training and support
Good basis for further specialty training
Freedom of choice of programme and
locations
UK wide
Any Questions?