Study leave is leave that allows time, inside or outside of the workplace, for formal learning that meets the requirements of the curriculum and personalised training objectives. This includes but is not restricted to participation in:
- study (linked to a course or programme)
- research
- teaching
- taking examinations
- attending conferences for educational benefit
- rostered training events
Attendance at statutory and mandatory training (including any local departmental training) is not counted as study leave. This means you do not have to use your study leave to attend obligatory training.
30 days Pro Rata – KSS recommendation is 18 days per training year (August to July) these days are in addition to the locally provided study days (10 registrar teaching days – pro rata if LTFT, 1 Wellbeing Day and 1 SE Registrar Conference). LTFT entitlement to study leave is calculated on a pro rata basis. Example: At 60% LTFT, you would receive 18 days spread across a 20-month training year, making 10.8 (rounded up to 11) days per 12 months. If you are required to undertake a specific training course required by the curriculum, which exceeds your pro rata entitlement to study and /or professional leave, your employer is required make arrangements for additional study leave to be taken, provided that this can be done while ensuring safe delivery of services.
South East School of Public Health Study Leave and other Guidance for Thames Valley, KSS and Wessex Registrars HERE. When approval for study leave is needed the TPD will follow this guidance which aligns with NHS England (NHSE) Study Leave National Guidance HERE.
International Study Leave – see International Study leave Section in the guidance above.
International study leave is not an entitlement and, in general, should usually only be contemplated by exception. Any international Study leave, attending any international conferences or international training must be requested and approved through the TPD and HoS.
KSS Public Health Training approvals list HERE
Complete the Study Leave request form for any study leave requests that fall outside of learning and development days (registrar teaching days), the Wellbeing Day, and the South East Registrar Conference. This includes requests for core training offers from the school unless otherwise informed. Link HERE.
Please read and check the guidance above, and discuss and agree study leave with your Educational Supervisor before completing and submitting the request form for TPD approval. Please give a minimum 6 weeks notice for all requests.