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Wessex
Contents
- Geography
- Statistics (Summary, Competition ratio)
- Overall Satisfaction & CQC Hospital Ratings
- The Application Process (Appointment to F2 programmes, Linked applications)
- The Programme (Post availability, Training options)
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Geography
This is a list of all the hospitals in the region
(Mental health units, outpatient/rehab hospitals and general practices are not included)
(Mental health units, outpatient/rehab hospitals and general practices are not included)
- Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
- Dorset County Hospital
- Jersey General Hospital
- Lymington New Forest Hospital
- Poole General Hospital
- Queen Alexandra Hospital
- Royal Bournemouth General Hospital
- Royal Hampshire County Hospital
- Salisbury District Hospital
- Southampton General Hospital
- St Mary's Hospital, Isle of Wight
Statistics
Summary
295 F1 posts.
198 applicants chose it as first preference
13 Academic Foundation posts.
295 F1 posts.
198 applicants chose it as first preference
13 Academic Foundation posts.
Competition Ratio
In 2018 the ratio was 0.68 (from UKFPO's 2019 Applicant's Handbook).
In 2017 the ratio was 1.00 (from UKFPO's 2018 Applicant's Handbook).
NOTE: Remember that these numbers fluctuate from year to year, so looking at the statistics from just one year can be misleading.
Click here to read about Jacob Stone's experience as a Foundation Year 1 doctor at Dorset County Hospital.
Click here to read about Jacob Stone's experience as a Foundation Year 1 doctor at Dorset County Hospital.
The Application Process
Appointment to F2 Programmes
Most trainees are allocated to a two-year programme, either with both years within the same Trust, or each year in a different Trust.
Most trainees are allocated to a two-year programme, either with both years within the same Trust, or each year in a different Trust.
Linked Applications
Every foundation school honours linked applications so that linked applicants are allocated to the same foundation school. Others will honour them further, ensuring applicants are allocated programmes within a certain distance of each other. At Wessex linked applications are not honoured for trust or programme allocation.
Every foundation school honours linked applications so that linked applicants are allocated to the same foundation school. Others will honour them further, ensuring applicants are allocated programmes within a certain distance of each other. At Wessex linked applications are not honoured for trust or programme allocation.
The Programme
Posts Available
Rotation lengths vary according to programme and can be:
Rotation lengths vary according to programme and can be:
- 4 x 3 months
- 3 x 4 months
- 1 x 6 months with 2 x 3 months
- 2 x 6 months
Training Options
Providing eligibility criteria are met, Less Than Full Time (LTFT) training may be undertaken through slot-sharing, reduced hours in a full-time post, or in a supernumerary post. More information can be found here.
Overseas training is possible in F2, but can only be undertaken in New Zealand, South Africa or the USA. 8 trainees may be granted permission to train abroad for F2. If more than 8 trainees apply, the decision is based upon a personal statement submitted by each trainee and a reference from their current Foundation Programme Director. More information can be found here.
Providing eligibility criteria are met, Less Than Full Time (LTFT) training may be undertaken through slot-sharing, reduced hours in a full-time post, or in a supernumerary post. More information can be found here.
Overseas training is possible in F2, but can only be undertaken in New Zealand, South Africa or the USA. 8 trainees may be granted permission to train abroad for F2. If more than 8 trainees apply, the decision is based upon a personal statement submitted by each trainee and a reference from their current Foundation Programme Director. More information can be found here.
