*Please note the information below is now historic. Current information for StR trainees is available under “UK Trainees>StR Trainees”*
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
|
Application*
|
RITA A form |
Yes |
| CV |
Yes |
*If you are a CESR (CP) you will have to provide additional documentation details of which can be found here
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 |
OOP Request Form |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Signed offer letter |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 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 |
OOP Request Form or confirmation from TPD or Deanery / LETB |
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 |
OOP Request Form |
Yes |
Yes |
| Provisional |
OOP Request Form |
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 |
OOP Request Form or confirmation from TPD or Deanery / LETB |
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 |
OOP Request Form |
Yes |
OOP Career Break
Application Stage
|
Documents
|
All surgical specialties |
| Not counting |
OOP Request Form |
Yes |
Maternity / Paternity Leave
Application Stage
|
Documents
|
All surgical specialties |
| Not counting |
Confirmation of dates from Deanery / LETB |
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
Information required by the JCST for all surgical specialties
|
| Percentage of training undertaken |
Yes |
| Dates from and to (dd/mm/yyy) |
Yes |
| Details of any programme e.g. maternity leave |
Yes |
| Confirmation of all the above by Deanery / LETB or TPD |
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 NHS consultant post |
Yes |
| CV |
Yes |
*Please note that if the acting up post is outside your home Deanery / LETB, you will need to gain GMC prospective approval.
Certification
| Documents |
Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery |
Paediatric Surgery |
Otolary-ngology |
Trauma & Ortho Surgery |
| College Notification Form |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CV |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Validated consolidated logbook |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No* |
| RITA G |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| TPD's report |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Indicative numbers document |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
| APLS |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
*T&O logbooks are viewed directly through eLogbook
