Foundation Priority Programmes (FPP) have been developed to support specific areas of the UK that have historically found it difficult to attract and retain doctors through the foundation and specialty recruitment processes. The main aim is to maximise the opportunity for applicants who wish to be located in less popular areas and therefore improve supply for specialty training and beyond and sometimes offer a range of incentives.
As part of this process, applicants will have the opportunity to rank individual priority programmes that have been determined by a specific location as part of the application form and prior to national allocation to FP. Successful applicants will be offered specific programmes prior to national allocation to foundation schools. All applicants must apply for the two-year Foundation programme through the national FP vacancy on Oriel. For the Foundation Priority Programmes Recruitment Timeline Please refer to the UKFPO website.
These FPP programmes provide an additional educational opportunity within the Enhance Explore experience depending on the geographical opportunities and your area of interest. Enhance Explore is a new exciting multi-professional post-graduate medical education offering from NHS England that aligns with the Foundation Curriculum. It aims to improve generalist skills in all healthcare professionals.
Additional information on KSS Foundation and Enhance experience is on our enhance website.
A list of indicative 2025 FPP programmes can be viewed here.
2025 Enhance placement Job descriptions can be viewed here.
Job descriptions relating to all other placements can be found here:
For further information click here: A guide for Foundation doctors on KSS enhance programmes.
Please contact england.kssfoundationenquiries.se@nhs.net for further information.