Workforce, training and education
East of England

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) 

 

 

OOPP FAQ

What is Out of Programme Pause and how does it differ from other forms of out of programme?
Who should apply for Out of Programme Pause?
What if I’m on a tier 2 visa?
What stage of training do I need to be at to be eligible to apply for OOPP?
What is the process for applying for OOPP?
How much notice am I required to give?
Who can I speak to about how this will affect my pay, pension and employment rights?
Will my pension be affected by taking time out of training?
Who will be my employer whilst out of programme?
Can I apply for study leave funding whilst on OOPP?
Who will my Responsible Officer be whilst out of programme?
What process will I need to go through to ensure my revalidation is up to date?
What roles can I undertake?
Does my OOPP post need prior approval from HEE?
What if the OOPP post comes to an end earlier than expected?
Do I need to have a confirmed offer of a post before applying for OOPP?
Do I have to return to training?
What happens should I not return to my training programme?
What is the process for returning to training?
How much notice do I need to give of my intention to return to training?
Will going OOP-P affect my ability to go on other forms of OOP within my training programme?
Will there be any difference now between an OOP ‘P’ and OOP ‘C’ (career break) if the patient facing aspect is removed?
How do Local Offices manage this 2-year limitation? For example, what happens if a trainee takes an OOPP 6 months before the end of the 2 year limitation?
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