Out of Programme Pause (OOPP) 

 

HEE are committed to supporting trainees by ensuring mechanisms are in place to support trainee’s wellbeing and educational provision.  As a result, we are providing an enhanced, specific flexibility offer.

Under this offer,  out of programme pause (OOPP)  allows trainees to take a break from training.

  • OOPP allows trainees to step out of formal training for up to 12 months to undertake an NHS or other patient facing UK based non-training post. This flexibility initiative can be a vital tool to support trainee wellbeing.
  • OOPP also gives trainees the opportunity to have any capabilities gained whilst out of training assessed upon their return to the training programme, and these may contribute to their CCT (a key difference from OOPE). This would be subject to the agreement of faculty and ARCP panels that these capabilities have been demonstrated once back in training.
  • If you are interested in OOPP, please speak to your educational supervisor and training programme director.

To apply, please complete the online form that is available via the portal. OOPP applicants must ensure that they also complete the Initiation and Scope of Practice form and attach this to their applications.