LTFT Process Flow Chart:

TIER 2 SPONSORSHIP:

If you are on a Tier 2 Visa please make sure you read the guidance carefully before applying. A full list of FAQs can be found here.

 

Important note:

• Please be reminded you are not permitted to commence training less than full time until you are in receipt of your fully approved LTFT application.
• Trainees will be informed of the LTFT Associate Dean's decision by email, usually within two weeks of submitting their application form, provided no information or required evidence is missing.
• Where an application is refused by HEE the applicant has a right of appeal. The training capacity of a training programme and service commitment will have to be taken into consideration.

*12 weeks notice must be provided (that means the application has to be approved 12 weeks before the start date). Please note it can take up to 28 working days to process your application, so please do not delay submitting your LTFT application form. 

Step by step process:

Step 1 (>16 weeks in advance): Discuss with Training Programme Director (TPD), Educational Supervisor (ES) and medical staffing detailing circumstances including dates/timetables.

If the trainee is in a GP Practice placement, a signature from the Practice Manager is required and also trainee may provide a brief proposed weekly timetable of their clinical and educational hours. 

Step 2 (>16 weeks in advance): Trainee may complete LTFT application form. All fields are mandatory. Form will be submitted to england.ltft.eoe@nhs.net

LTFT request form is available here . 

Step 3 (16 - 12 weeks in advance): A confirmation email will be sent from HEE once the form is approved by the Associate Dean.

 

Applications:

Please find the link to the electronic LTFT form here.

All LTFT application forms must be electronically completed in full by the applicant and emailed to the LTFT mailbox at england.ltft.eoe@nhs.net. All submitted forms must be approved by NHSE in order for you to commence your requested reduced working arrangement. 

Please note that LTFT posts cannot always be accommodated straight away.

Trainees will be informed of the LTFT Associate Dean's decision by email, usually within two weeks of submitting their application form, provided no information or required evidence is missing.

Please ensure the form is submitted electronically to the LTFT mailbox  with all mandatory fields marked with a red asterisk (*) completed. 

Change in plan (Located on the same form)

If you wish to change the percentage of LTFT you are working or change your slot share partner, then you must submit a Change in plan form which is located on the Form 1 document.

There is no requirement to renew if you have put your LTFT end date as the same as your CCT date.

Please ensure you carefully read the instructions on page 1 of the LTFT application form prior to completion.

NHS Terms and Conditions handbook: https://www.nhsemployers.org/employershandbook/tchandbook/afc_tc_of_service_handbook_fb.pdf

 

Important Note: 

You are not eligible to commence LTFT training until you have received written NHSE EoE approval for your Form 1: Eligibility Assessment & Training Plan (or the change in plan form).

Where an application is refused by NHSE, the applicant has a right of appeal.  The training capacity of a training programme and service commitment will have to be taken into consideration. If a doctor in training has had their application to train LTFT declined, they may appeal in writing to the relevant Postgraduate Dean. The Postgraduate Dean’s decision will be final.  It is recommended that you first attempt to resolve any issues informally via discussion with your TPD and our Associate Postgraduate Dean for LTFT, Dr Abigail Taylor (abigail.taylor39@nhs.net).