Monday, 23 April 2012

Study Leave

The TPDs met last week and clarified the rules about trainees claiming study leave. Briefly we agreed that:

  • The budget for individual trainees is per ST year and will run for 12 months when you joined the scheme e.g. if you joined the scheme in August the year for your study leave budget will run from 1st August to 31st July
  • Currently you can claim up to £450 per year.
  • The individual study leave budget will be reviewed in the light of the outturn for our educational budget.
  • Study leave claims must go through the approved hospital and Deanery procedures
  • The TPDs have discretion to approve study leave that goes above the annual limit in exceptional circumstance e.g. additional CSA training course for a trainee who has failed CSA.

Hope thats clear!