This document discusses less than full time (LTFT) training options for general practice trainees. It explains that trainees may opt for LTFT due to pregnancy, illness, or caring responsibilities. Eligibility includes trainees with dependents or health problems. Options for LTFT include slot sharing, working LTFT in a full time post, or being supernumerary. The document provides advice on the benefits and challenges of different LTFT arrangements and tips for managing training requirements and childcare responsibilities while working part time hours.

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LTFT training for
general practice
Dr Hannah Davidson GP trainee
Dr Olivia Marsh GP trainee
Dr Suni Perera: LTFT Clinical Advisor for
London. HENWL, HESL, HENCEL

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Why do trainees opt for LTFT Working?
• Pregnancy
• Illness
• Caring role

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Eligibility
• These are trainees with dependents ( young children, sick dependents)
• Trainees with health problems
• Recent law change - everyone can ask but not everyone will get

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• Slot share
• LTFT in a Full Time Post
• Supernumerary

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LTFT GP trainees’ experiences
• Work but also training - fits my schedule, gives me control and flexibility
BUT
• You are still training and therefore you have to meet your college’s training
criteria
• There may be key training needs/opportunities on your day off so you might
have to swap days
• Plan your child care around your rota

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Why would you slot share?
• Flexibility to work up to 80%
• You don’t miss out on training opportunities
• Normalises the fact that many doctors need part time working
• Allows OOHs and better pay
• For GP the LTFT advisor will match trainees
• Timetable must be approved before starting in post

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The Rota!!
• Meet the rota coordinator/consultant and talk face to face
• Ask what the department expects (days/times)
• Get your ‘one line of the rota’
• Ask to divide it up yourselves
• May need to do top up shifts to make up the hours

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Support
Attend your teaching groups and create a support group if possible with other
LTFT trainees.
The juggling of caring for others at home and at work is significant responsibility.

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Good childcare
• This is integral
• Include back up plans for care for times when your child is unwell.

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Keep E portfolio and all your WPBA assessments up to date
Ensure you have some child-free time to allow you to do this
when you are at home.

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