The Annual Review of Competency Progression (ARCP) occurs either in May or November depending on the trainee's start date.

Trainees will be assessed against standards set out in the curriculum and benchmarks established for each level of training.

Successful completion of training years ST3-ST8 and completion of the FRCS(Plast) examination will lead to the award of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).

The East of England Plastic Surgery team will support trainees that wish to take time Out-of-Programme (OOP) for experience (OOPE), training (OOPT) or research (OOP-R).

This must be planned in advance and will require prior approval from Educational Supervisors and the Training Programme Director.

To ensure all trainees are clinically confident and fully supported when returning to training following a sustained period of absence, HEE EoE is committed to offering a number of mechanisms in order to support the return to clinical practice:

• Individualised SuppoRTT plan
• Access to ring fenced places on pre-existing specialty specific courses and regional teaching days
• Period of enhanced shadowing 2 weeks prior to the trainee’s return date
• Return to Clinical Practice Days
• Additional funding for bespoke training may be available
• A contribution towards childcare costs when attending shared parental leave in touch (SPLIT) days & keeping in touch (KIT) days may be available

Further information is available here.

The national Inter-Deanery Transfer (IDT) process has been established to support trainees who have had an unforeseen and significant change in their personal circumstances since the commencement of their current Training Programme which requires a move to a different region.

If you are planning on applying for an IDT to leave the region please ensure your TPD is aware of your intentions at the earliest opportunity.

Further details can be found here.