I require a visa to complete my Foundation training, how do I apply?
Please see the following link for more information about applying for a Certificate of Sponsorship - /recruitment/skilled-worker-sponsorship.aspx
Who should I contact regarding a Fitness to Practice investigation?
If you need to contact the Foundation School regarding a Fitness to Practice investigation, please e-mail sfas@nes.scot.nhs.uk
When is Shadowing and Induction?
Shadowing and Induction arrangements will vary depending upon the region to which you are allocated. Your local Board will contact you directly with details and information of the programme. Please see the Scotland Deanery website for shadowing and induction dates. Please note that shadowing and induction is mandatory.
When do I start my training?
F1 trainees start work on the first Wednesday in August. Please see the Scotland Deanery website for shadowing and induction dates
GMC Provisional Registation?
All F1 doctors in training must hold a provisional licence to practice to take part in an approved Foundation Year 1 Programme in the UK. You can hold provisional registration for a maximum of 3 years and 30 days. Please see the link to the GMC provisional registration
Will there be any indication of which posts have out of hours and on-call opportunities (formerly referred to as 'Banding')?
Financial supplements for out of hours duties and on-call arrangements are a matter for the employer and not an educational matter related to the Foundation School. Out of hours opportunities vary from Board to Board. The Foundation School is concerned with the curriculum delivery; it does not have any involvement in determining out of hours and its remuneration.
Will I have access to accommodation?
The School has no involvement in the arrangement of accommodation. Please see the Scotland Deanery website for details of the hospitals which provide accommodation.
Who should I contact if I wish to work less than full time (LTFT)?
All information regarding Less than Full-Time training can be found in the LTFT section of the Scotland Deanery website.
Will I be entitled to relocation expenses?
Please see the Turas Hub for information about relocation expenses.
Financial Advice and Bank Accounts?
The Scottish Foundations School is not able to offer financial advice. It is recommended that you seek your own independent financial advice. Ensure you have a bank account before starting in Foundation Training for your salary as you will be provide this as part of pre-employment.
National Insurance Number?
To work in the UK you will require a National Insurance Number (NI). If you do not have one you will need to request one as soon as possible more information can be found here.
Moving to Scotland?
Please see the following for more informataion - /living-in-scotland.aspx which includes exporing the regions, transport, property, leisure and tourism links.