Meet the Foundation School Team
Key Operational Responsibilities
Among its core duties, the Scottish Foundation School is responsible for the recruitment and allocation of Foundation posts. This includes handling pre-allocation processes and overseeing various transfer mechanisms, such as Inter-Foundation School Transfers (IFSTs) and Foundation Inter-Regional Transfers (IRTs). These transfer processes ensure that Foundation doctors can move both into and out of Scotland as required by their training needs.
National Involvement and Programme Oversight
The School maintains a vital link with the UK Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO), ensuring that Scottish trainees are aligned with national standards and developments. In this capacity, the Scottish Foundation School is actively involved in curriculum alignment and updates, maintaining and developing the Turas Training Portfolio, and managing educational induction for new foundation doctors.
Educational Support and Communication
Oversight of teaching, study leave, and 'tasters' (short-term experiences in different specialties) also falls within the School's remit. The School is responsible for disseminating information about Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) requirements, ensuring that foundation doctors are aware of teaching hour expectations, and maintaining the Foundation Teaching Repository. Additionally, the School organises the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) exam and coordinates other essential educational activities.
Communication with Foundation Doctors
Foundation Doctors can expect to receive regular communications from the Scottish Foundation School, including important updates and information to support their training journey. These communications will be sent via email from the address: sfas@nes.scot.nhs.uk
| Name | Position |
| Christine Rea | Senior Manager - Scottish Foundation School |
| Hilary Duffy | Deputy Manager |
| Jo Stephen | Deputy Manager |
| Alison Hodge | Senior Officer |
| Caroline Sharpe | Administrative Officer |
| For general enquiries please email: sfas@nes.scot.nhs.uk | |
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