Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT)

• Postgraduate Doctors, Dentists and Public Health practitioners 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.

• 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 

There are FORMS to support eachmeeting

• RTT-A Funding for activities to support your return and for when study leave is unavailable (i.e. during OOPs)
• NW SuppoRTT Course - virtual Day 1, sim-focused Day 2, specialty specific Day 3
• Overcoming Imposter Feelings interactive webinar & Shapes Toolkit online course
• Coaching 

• 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

• Coffee Catch Ups - 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)