1. Less Than Full-time Training in Wales
Mrs Sue Bell-Thomas

2. The LTFT Team Mrs Sue Bell-Thomas Specialty LTFT Advisor for O&G
Dr Melanie Jones
Associate Dean for Careers and LTFT
Lorraine Kemble
Executive Officer (LTFT)
Office is staffed Mon – Wed

3. Overview of LTFT Currently 200 trainees in Wales working part-time
38 trainees waiting to start LTFT within next 12 months
Number of trainees wishing to work part-time continually increasing, currently 8% of workforce in Wales

4. Increase in the Demand for LTFT
Demand for LTFT continues to rise; number of LTFT trainees has doubled since 2007

5. Family Friendly Award
The Deanery has been recognised with a national award for its family friendly policies.
In a survey led by the Medical Women’s Federation; Wales Deanery received highest number of votes
Survey explored areas including;
organisation of rotas for junior doctors
cover for colleagues on maternity/sick leave
availability of advice and help with childcare and LTFT

6. LTFT Scheme
Criteria 1 – carers responsibility, health reasons, disability
Criteria 2 – personal development
All applications treated positively
Clear processes; application, eligibility check and informal interview
Deanery works closely with Adviser & TPD to accommodate trainee within the training programme

7. Requirements of the Trainee
Must be appointed through open competition
Must work a minimum of 50%
Must rotate on the same basis as the FT trainees
Must work on-call pro-rata
Must not undertake any other paid employment during flexible training

8. Application Process Fill in the form
Interview with the LTFT Associate Dean to determine eligibility
LTFT Advisor and TPD advised
Majority will be placed in a PMETB approved slot share
Financing agreed with the trust
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