LTFT as an Academic

ACFs

ACFs comprise 25% academic and 75% clinical training for up to three years (or four years for GPs and GDPs). LTFT ACFs can be extended up to a maximum of five years (up to a maximum of six years for GPs and GDPs), with a stipulation that the academic component remains at 25% of full-time equivalent. This equates to 9 months of research time.

CLs

CLs comprise 50% academic and 50% clinical training for up to four years.

Funding for LTFT CLs can be extended up to a maximum of six years, with a stipulation that the academic component must not fall below 33% of full-time equivalent. The trainee would also have input into how they would arrange the balance between academic and clinical training. Local selection committees should be able to advise on this matter should suitable candidates be identified.

Please note, the maximum duration of both full time and LTFT ACF and CL posts stated above does not include any periods of statutory leave taken during the post.

To find out more about the LTFT process, please visit the following websites:

• West Midlands: https://www.westmidlandsdeanery.nhs.uk/support/trainees/less-than-full-time-training
• East Midlands: https://www.eastmidlandsdeanery.nhs.uk/policies/ltft