Got a question?
Curious about any aspect of the Foundation programme?
The UKFPO have put together a fantastic FAQs Page which you may find helpful, with answers to your questions and many more.
The UKFPO often hold webinars on a variety of topics, including ARCPs, Curriculum, e-Portfolio and the application process. Information regarding the upcoming webinars and recordings of previous webinars can be here.
Information relating to upcoming events and News from the UKFPO can be accessed here.
Below are some FAQS specific to the KSS Foundation School:
New starters and recruitment
What F1 and F2 programmes are available in KSS Foundation School?
A full list of the FP, SFP and FPP programmes we offer can be found on our New Starter and Recruitment webpage: https://kss.hee.nhs.uk/training/kss-foundation/new-starters-recruitment/
Does KSS Foundation School support linked applications?
KSS honours linked applications through to group allocation stage. Further information and guidance can be found on the New Starter and Recruitment webpage: https://kss.hee.nhs.uk/training/kss-foundation/new-starters-recruitment/standard-foundation-programmes-fp/
I am joining KSS from an overseas medical school, do I require a visa and sponsorship?
KSS welcomes International Medical Graduates (IMG) to train in the KSS region. Guidance on the visa application process for Foundation Doctors can be found on our IMG and visa advice webpage: https://kss.hee.nhs.uk/training/kss-foundation/new-starters-recruitment/international-medical-graduates-imgs-amp-visa-advice/.
You can also email your questions to the NHSE overseas sponsorship team directly: england.sponsorship@nhs.net
I am joining a KSS trust as an F1 doctor in August. What are the dates of my trust induction?
Your trust induction and shadowing will start around 4-5 days prior to your programme start date on the first Wednesday in August. Trust induction and shadowing programmes are organised and managed by your employing trust and dates will vary from trust to trust. Please contact the medical education team in your trust to confirm the dates, trust contact details can be found on our website: https://kss.hee.nhs.uk/training/kss-foundation/trust-information-pages/
I am an international medical graduate; how do I apply for a UK foundation programme?
All foundation training recruitment is managed by the UK Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO). Full details of the national application process for all UK Foundation Programmes can be found on their website: https://foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/programmes/2-year-foundation-programme/ukfp/
You can also email them directly: helpdesk@foundationprogramme.nhs.uk
How do I find out about vacancies for locally employed doctors in the KSS region?
Please contact the KSS trust directly to enquire about locally employed doctors (LEDs) vacancies and recruitment. Contact details can be found here: https://kss.hee.nhs.uk/about-us/our-trusts/
Where will I find the competition rations for the previous years recruitment?
As it is a national recruitment process managed by the UKFPO, the KSS Foundation School are unable to provide recruitment competition ratios. Some competition ratios may be available on the UKFPO website: https://foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/
More FAQs
Can I complete F2 abroad?
The KSS Foundation School is not able to arrange for doctors to transfer abroad for their F2 programmes, owing to the difficulty of ensuring adequate supervision and training which meets UK regulatory requirements at a distance.
I’ve been summoned for jury duty, what do I do?
If a foundation doctor needs more that 20 days of Time Out of Training (TOOT) then a review is triggered as to whether an extension to training is required and, if so, for how long. The review is carried out by the FS director.
If a foundation doctor is called for jury service they should advise their employing trust and the KSS FS. The KSS FS would be happy to provide a letter outlining the doctor’s training requirements and requesting that the time served is no more than 2 weeks to limit the impact on training.
Further information is available on: Doctors called for Jury Service
I would like to do a clinical attachment in a KSS trust, who do I contact?
You will need to contact the trust medical education team directly. Contact information for al KSS trusts can be found here: https://kss.hee.nhs.uk/training/kss-foundation/trust-information-pages/
Current Foundation Doctors In Training
I have received an ARCP outcome 1, how do I apply for GMC full registration?
Full guidance can be found on the GMC website: https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/our-registers/a-guide-to-our-registers/full-registration
Do F1 doctors get study leave?
F1 doctors are entitled to 15 days of study leave. This is pro rata for FDs training less than full time (LTFT). Except for core and non-core teaching, all study leave requires a local study leave application.
Full study leave guidance can be found on our website: https://kss.hee.nhs.uk/training/kss-foundation/current-doctors-in-training/study-leave/
I want to swap an F1/F2 placement with one of my colleagues at my trust, can we do this?
KSS Foundation School no longer allows swaps to programmes or rotations in either your first or second year. Once you have been allocated a foundation programme, you are not able to locally swap the whole programme or any rotation within it.
If the information you require in not available on our website or in our FAQs, please contact us by email at england.kssfoundationenquiries.se@nhs.net