Flexible/Less Than Full Time Training

The Less Than Full-Time training (LTFT) scheme is managed by deaneries and is aimed at meeting the needs of those trainees who are unable to work full-time for well-founded reasons i.e. caring for dependant children or adults in need of care, disability or ill health.  Applications require deanery approval and funding, and the preferred way for you to do this is as a slot-share with another flexi trainee.  This provides you with a better quality of training and the deanery is more equipped to cater for the demand for LTFT training in this way. In exceptional circumstances, limited funds may be available to support less than full-time training through supernumery funding. 

To apply:
1. Discuss the matter with the Director of Medical Education (DME) or Foundation Programme Training Director (FTPD) at the hospital and the Foundation School Manager before beginning your application. They will be able to advise you of the likelihood that your application will be successful and also provide you with information on how your flexible training might be managed if approved. They will discuss your training needs and identify a suitable available post which you can be placed in. They will take into account where you live and childcare requirements (if applicable) wherever possible.  However, trainees should be aware that there is no guarantee that the content of the less than full-time training programme or employing hospital will be the same as their full-time placement, although preferences will be considered. 

2.To begin the application process please contact the Foundation School Manager via email at :
feo-nwtfs@imperial.ac.uk