Out Of Programme Pause OOPP
BACKGROUND
Out of Program Pause is a new opportunity where trainees can step off training. They can potentially accrue skills and capabilities which will count towards their training. OOPP has been piloted in other regions and, because of the pandemic, is being rolled out nationally.
Unlike an Out of Program Career break, capabilities acquired during OOPP may be able to count towards your training. Programme Directors are able to recognise and confirm competencies gained from outside of an approved programme on return to the programme.
Trainees who are ST2 /CT2/ IMT2 (i.e. have completed their first year of training, in alignment with national guidance) or above can apply for OOPP. OOPP can be for a maximum of one year.
ELIGIBILITY
· Trainee will need an outcome 1 or 10.1 or 10.2 (or to be anticipating this) at their ARCP (or to be anticipating this at their ARCP). If this outcome is not achieved, provisional OOPP will need to be discussed as part of the ARCP.
· Trainee will need to have secured the post before you complete the OOPP paperwork and to provide at least three months’ notice to the trust.
· The OOPP can be for 12 months maximum. This particular OOPP process will be in place for two years from August 2024, after which the 12-month duration limitation will be reviewed. The time a Postgraduate Dr in Training takes out of training on an OOPP must be in line with conditions at the time of application.
Please note that the information packs and documentation are in the process of being updated to reflect the 2024 national changes to OOP-P eligibility.
INFORMATION PACK FOR TRAINEES (please click the link to download and view the presentation)