Deanery based subspecialty training programmes/posts are advertised in the British Medical Journal (www.bmjcareers.com) Trainees need to apply to these adverts directly as the College does not organise sub-specialty training posts or programmes.
In order to meet the criteria for entry to subspecialty training the trainee must fulfil one of the following criteria:
- Hold a UK National Training Number (NTN) or equivalent with successful completion of clinical training to ST5 (SpR3) level, confirmed by RITA C or ARCP outcome 1 or equivalent; and passed part 2 MRCOG.
- Holder of a UK CCT or CESR who is formally entered on the UK Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or in possession of a CCT or CESR that will in, due course, entitle the applicant to enter the specialist register. Formal entry to the programme can only be confirmed once formally entered on the UK Specialist Register.
- EEA and Overseas applicants who are listed on the UK Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Overseas applicants who are listed on the UK Specialist Register in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Non-UK/non-EEA nationals with limited leave to remain in the UK whose employment will require a work permit (such as those on student or working holiday visas) are subject to the resident labour market test and may only be considered for appointment if there is no other suitable candidate as described above.
Evidence of immigration status should normally consist of a date stamped passport and accompanying letter from the Home Office. However, individual Deaneries will decide what evidence you will need to present to confirm your immigration status. Applicants and assessors should visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk for more information.
The most up to date information about eligibility in terms of immigration status can be found at the MMC Website.
Candidates must be appointed through open competition involving a structured interview process. Trainees will be appointed to a minimum of a three-year training programme (or pro rata for less than full time trainees) incorporating 12 months dedicated research. Research undertaken prior to commencing the programme can be taken into consideration. See research approval for subspecialty training. If research exempt the trainee will then undertake a minimum of a two-year clinical training programme (or pro rata for less than full time trainees). The clinical component of subspecialty training is competency based and the length of the programme will depend on the opportunities to complete the curriculum.
Subspecialty trainees are required to register with the RCOG Subspecialty Committee on appointment to subspecialty training. It will not be possible to backdate registration. The registration form is available from the Postgraduate Training Department (bmuller@rcog.org.uk). A registration fee of £525 is being levied; this is payable in two instalments of £262.50.
September 2010