Alternative Foundation Competencies Evidence

The national person specification for entry to all ST1/CT1 specialty training programmes requires applicants to provide evidence of achievement of Foundation Competence within 3.5 years of the advertised post start date.

Applicants who have not undertaken a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years of the advertised post start date, will be asked to submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST). The CREST form must be completed by a consultant who has worked with you for a minimum continuous period of three months whole-time equivalent wholly within the 3.5 years prior to the advertised post start date for which you are applying.

If a CREST form is required this must be uploaded to your application form, prior to submission. 

Full information on the completion of the CREST form can be found in the UK specialty recruitment website.