When can I apply for LTFT? What is the notice period?

Modified on Tue, 15 Oct at 3:57 PM

All applications must be discussed with your TPD/FSM prior to submitting a ticket


Any time throughout the training year:  

Notice period is generally 16 weeks, less will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

  • Parental care 
  • Trainees with a disability or ill health- 
  • Trainees with caring responsibilities

Application within Windows:

Trainees that wish to apply under any of the criteria listed below must do so within the given HET LTFT Windows. The Windows are determined by the month in which you rotate.

  

  • Welfare and wellbeing
  • Unique opportunities   
  • Religious commitment  
  • Non-medical development   
  • Flexibility for training and career development  

  


2024-2025


Rotation MonthLTFT Window
March17/10/2024-31/10/2024
April21/10/2024-04/11/2024
May23/12/2025 - 06/01/2025
June20/01/2025 - 03/02/2025
July17/02/2025 - 03/03/2025
August19/03/2025 - 02/04/2025
September17/04/2025 - 01/05/2025
October19/05/2025 - 02/06/2025
November17/06/2025 - 07/07/2025
December21/07/2025 - 04/08/2025

 Notice periods:

We require a minimum of 16 weeks’ notice for all LTFT applications (including Childcare, Health, Disability, Caring Responsibilities) however there is an exception to this which will be by individual circumstances. 


Changes to WTE:

Any requests to change a WTE (increase, decrease, return to full time) must be made during windows provided above.

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