Foundation Priority Programmes (FPP)

The Scottish Foundation School  have 5 Foundation Priority Programmes (FPPs), 4 of which will be based in the West (W09, W10 W22 and W24) and 1 based in the North (N13), totalling 60 posts. These are split into 54 posts in the West and 6 posts in the North.  Details of these rotations can be found by using the left-hand menu. These are indicative and subject to change.

The programmes offered will provide remote and rural exposure and provide trainees with a greater awareness of the patient journey and primary/community and secondary interfaces in a remote and rural setting. All posts seek to offer geographical stability for doctors in training in Scotland. Dependent upon the location selected some of these programmes will offer; enhanced immersive simulation and clinical skills sessions; free on-site accommodation with en-suite facilities; social calendar; links to active sports; evening clinical skills updates; regular education timetable. This list is not exhaustive.

For information about how to apply for Foundation Priority Programmes, please see the UKFPO website. All applications will be made through Oriel.

This is a recruitment website and is not used to provide information for current trainees. Current Foundation trainees should visit the Scotland Deanery website for information about their training.

 

Overview of post numbers - for posts commencing August 2024

Region	Total Posts	Remote and Rural	Costal
East	0	0	0
North	6	6	0
South-East	0	0	0
West	57	27	30
TOTALS	63	33	30