Applications at a Glance
The tables below show the documents required for each type of application you will need to make as a StR to the JCST/SAC. The applications are:
These lists are a summary of the documents you need to submit to the JCST. For further information please go to the individual pages.
Enrolment with your SAC
Application Stage
|
Documents
|
All surgical specialties
|
Online process
|
Placements and Trainee History up to date and validated on the ISCP website
|
Yes |
| Specialty Enrolment Form completed on the ISCP website |
Yes |
| CCBST/CCCST uploaded onto the ISCP website |
Yes |
OOP Training
| Application Stage |
Documents |
Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery |
Trauma & Orth Surgery |
Neurosurgery |
| Provisional |
Confirmation letter from TPD |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Signed offer letter |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Signed Educational Contract |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| OOPT supervisor details |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CV |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Logbook from 2 previous incumbents |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Current logbook in SAC Indicative Operation Groups format |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Extension |
Letter of support from TPD |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Confirmation from RCSI |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Signed offer letter |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CV |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Consolidated logbook covering OOPT up until now |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Consolidated logbook covering whole of training up until now |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
OOP Research
| Application Stage |
Documents |
Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery
|
Neurosurgery |
| Not counting |
RCSI confirmation letter |
Yes |
Yes |
| Provisional |
TPD support letter |
Yes |
Yes |
| Signed offer letter |
Yes |
Yes |
| Details of research |
Yes |
Yes |
| OOPR supervisor details |
Yes |
Yes |
| CV |
Yes |
Yes |
| Current logbook in SAC Indicative Operation Groups format |
No |
Yes |
| Extension |
Letter of support from TPD |
Yes |
Yes |
| Confirmation from RCSI |
Yes |
Yes |
| Signed offer letter |
Yes |
Yes |
| CV |
Yes |
Yes |
| Update report from supervisor |
Yes |
Yes |
OOP Experience
Application Stage
|
Documents
|
All surgical specialties |
| Not counting |
Confirmation from RCSI |
Yes |
Maternity / Paternity Leave
Application Stage
|
Documents
|
All surgical specialties |
| Not counting |
Confirmation from RCSI |
Yes |
Long Term Leave
Application Stage
|
Documents
|
All surgical specialties |
| Not counting |
Confirmation of dates from Deanery / LETB |
Yes |
Less than Full Time (LTFT) Training
Documents
|
All surgical specialties |
| Percentage of training undertaken |
Yes |
| Dates from and to (dd/mm/yyy) |
Yes |
| Details of any out of programme e.g. maternity leave |
Yes |
| Confirmation of all the above by RCSI |
Yes |
Acting up as a Consultant
| Application stage |
Documents |
All surgical specialties |
| Provisional |
TPD support |
Yes |
| Acting Up supervisor details |
Yes |
| Dates from and to (dd/mm/yyy) |
Yes |
| Confirmation that the post is an exisiting, substantive post |
Yes |
| CV |
Yes |
Certification
| Documents |
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery |
Paediatric Surgery* |
Plastic Surgery
|
Otolary-ngology |
General Surgery
|
Trauma & Orth Surgery* |
| College Notification Form |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CV |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| RITA G / ARCP 6 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| TPD's Final Report |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Certification Document Review |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Certification Checklist |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Optional |
No |
| Valid APLS Certificate |
No |
Yes |
Yes - or ATLS |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Valid ATLS Certificate |
No |
No |
Yes - or APLS |
No |
Optional |
No |
*For trainees whose CCST date is after August 2017 in Paediatric Surgery and Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery CCST applications will be completed via the ISCP website in the same way as it is for UK trainees.
