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Allocation to Programme
Since 2010 entry, Yorkshire and the Humber (Y&tH) has been a single Unit of Application. This means when applying for Foundation Programmes in NYECFS, SYFS or WYFS applicants will select Y&tH as their first choice. Once allocated to Y&tH, applicants will be asked to rank programmes from any of the three FSs. After programme matching, this will determine the FS allocation for the full two year programme.
The selection interviews are usually held in January/ February. Every effort is made to accommodate those on elective during this period. Candidates will rotate around
a number of scenario based interview 'stations' each with separate interviewers who will ask one question and cover one topic area designed to explore the competencies required by the GMC as found in Tomorrow’s Doctors.
This process is deliberately very similar to that used for specialty selection interviews and is now an accepted method of interviewing for postgraduate training programmes. For more information regarding our interview
process use the link to the right.
Linked Applications
For applicants who link their application via the national system this deanery will honour the match to school when matching to programme. Applicants should be aware that allocation is based on the choices of the lowest scoring applicant.
Allocation of programme in F2
NYECFS operates a matching process for allocation to F2. This usually opens in December, shortly after the start of the second F1 placement, with 'results' available towards the end of January. We do this because up to 60% of trainees are undecided as to their chosen specialty at the end of F1 and the opportunity to choose their F2 post once F1 is underway (rather than at the point of F1 application) is welcomed. This still allows plenty of time for planning things for August. We currently run a collaborative matching process with no interviews or application forms – applicants are simply asked to select their top 5 programmes with some ‘rules’:
- Trainees are not able to repeat specialties undertaken at F1
- Trainees cannot remain in the same Trust unless they meet the same special circumstances used in the F1 national application process.
- Trainees based in a DGH for F1 will be guaranteed a post in Hull or York for F2.
- Trainees based in York or Hull for F1 will be allocated to one of the other Trusts for F2, with priority for Hull and York going to those who have done F1 in Scarborough, Scunthorpe or Grimsby.
Banding and Rotas
Currently all F1 programmes in the NYECFS carry a banding supplement of 1B (40%) or above. Whilst the extra money is great, we believe this also enhances the learning experience and educational opportunities for our trainees. The majority of our F2 posts are also banded (General Practice is unbanded, which is common throughout the UK). The Medical Staffing contacts for each of our hospitals can give more specific details about banding/rotas.
