Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT)

Eligibility

Postgraduate Doctors, Dental Trainees and Public Health Clinicians in training who are out of programme for any reason for 3 months or more, but anyone with a shorter break can access SuppoRTT if they feel it will help them.
Parental leave, long-term sickness, OOPs, breaks prior to starting a new programme (i.e. F3), bereavement, carers leave, disciplinary action etc.
IMGs new to the NHS in their first training post, or started in the last 6 months. GP IMGs who start their training in a practice and are moving on to a hopital placement.

Process and Forms

Pre-Absence meeting 6-8 weeks before time out
Pre-Return meeting 8-12 weeks before RTT
Enhanced Supervision period (at least 10 working days)
Post-Return Review meeting 2-4 weeks after RTT
No SuppoRTT optional for those continuing clinical practice during their time out i.e. OOPT

Please Note

There are FORMS to support each of these meetings

Applying for Activities

RTT-A Funding for activities to support your return and for when study leave is unavailable (i.e. during OOPs, the exception to this is OOPTs as those on an OOPT can still access study leave and study leave funding therefore the individuals will be asked to apply for study leave funding in first instance)
NW SuppoRTT Course - virtual Day 1, sim-focused Day 2, specialty specific Day 3
Overcoming Imposter Feelings interactive webinar and Shapes Toolkit online course
Coaching

Resources

SuppoRTT Champions in each School and Trust
Immersive Tech Resources for Remote Consultation, Teamworking and Escalating Concerns
Resources including podcasts, toolkits, videos and factsheets
e-learning modules for colleagues in training and educators
GP and Paediatric specific resources

Peer Support

SuppoRTT Drop-in sessions - fortnightly Teams calls with our SuppoRTT Fellows for advice or socialising
RTT Socials - quarterly events for those taking time out of training to get together, learn more about SuppoRTT and socialise with others in similar situations (baby friendly)
Peer SuppoRTT Reps in each School
NW SuppoRTT WhatsApp Group
National SuppoRTT Programme Facebook Group
School/Specialty/Trust WhatsApp Groups (contact Champions to find out more)