Study Leave

All resident doctors in training have access to up to 30 days of study leave a year (15 days for FY1 doctors). All study leave applications should be made via your employer – please refer to the links below regarding authorisation and claims. Resident doctors must follow local Trust processes regarding applying for study leave time.

All information regarding study leave processes for doctors on London training programmes can be found here, including guidance documents, specialities and FAQs. Doctors on KSS training programmes should follow the guidance here.

 

For useful links and information relating to study leave please access the links below:

 

• Please click here for the study leave flowchart for guidance on the process on how to apply for study leave
• National NHSE Policy on Study Leave
• Study Leave Appeal Process
• Process for Discretionary Courses
• Discretionary Study Leave Application Form (Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to access the application form)

 

If you have any queries regarding applying for study leave, you can contact the study leave team through the portal here by clicking here