SuppoRTT, Less Than Full Time and Returners to work
Education FacultyEnhancing Junior Doctors Working Lives
At SASH we are committed to helping all doctors reach their full potential, and to ensure we support those doctors that wish to
- train/ request to train less than full time(LTFT) and
- return to the clinical area after a period of time out (SuppoRTT)
With this in mind we are pleased to introduce you to our appointed Less than Full Time and SuppoRTT lead:
Dr Ruth Hartley
Champion of Flexible Training
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Since 2013, Ruth has worked LTFT, both in her training and now as a consultant. Having lived the experience of many different LTFT models, she is eager to improve on the accessibility, support and educational opportunities for others working LTFT.
She is best contacted by email at [email protected] or can be found on Abinger Ward at East Surrey Hospital
Her role is to:
- Provide support to all junior doctors who are applying/considering applying for less than full time working and or supported return to training
- Attend junior doctor inductions
- Answer email enquiries in a timely fashion about anything related to LTFT and SuppoRTT working in the medical workforce
- Work with medical HR, involved with constructing work schedules and calculating pay for LTFT trainees
- Signposts’ to others within the Trust who can provide the appropriate help/support
- Annual online survey of LTFT trainees
- Develop trust guidance
- Work with supervisors to develop awareness and capability
Click here for LTFT guidance SASH
Click here for SuppoRTT guidance SASH
The role of the Champion of flexible training:
For more information on SuppoRTT, please visit our website:
Further information regarding the LTFT process:
LKSS SRTT TRUST Toolkit Powerpoint for the toolkit guide:
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