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Evidence requirements for OOP

Evidence Requirements

Please refer to the table below which details the evidence requirements for each type of OOP. This should be provided as part of your online application within the text of you application or uploaded as a supporting document. If you are unsure please discuss with your TPD/FPD or contact the OOP team at OOP@nes.scot.nhs.uk 

Out of programme evidence requirements

Out of Programme Type

Evidence requirements

Out of programme training (OOPT)

Proof of appointment to post
i.e. appointment letter, email, contract 

Out of programme experience (OOPE)

Proof of appointment to post
i.e. appointment letter, email, contract

Out of programme research (OOPR)

Proof of appointment to post
i.e. appointment letter, email, contract

Proof of funding for research
i.e. Award letter, Letter from University, Letter from funding body

If you are looking for time from OOPR to count towards training, please confirm where you will be based for this time and provide a proposed timetable of how this time will be acquired.

Out of programme acting up (AUC)

Confirmation from clinical lead of the acting up unit that they are in support of the application
i.e. an email from the clinical lead which can be uploaded as a supporting document

Confirmation that there is a substantive vacancy in the acting up unit
i.e. an email from the clinical lead of the acting up unit confirms this in an email with the information above.

Deferral/Postponement to training

Please refer to the deferral/postponement webpages for eligibility criteria
Deferral/Postponement eligibility criteria

 

This page was last updated on: 22.11.2024 at 16.19


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