Wessex Foundation School
Geography
Trusts and Hospitals
o Andover War Memorial Hospital
o Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester
o Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton (maternity hospital)
o Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton
- The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
o The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth - Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
o Andover War Memorial Hospital
o Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
o Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester - Isle of Wight NHS Primary Care Trust
o St Mary's Hospital, Newport - States of Jersey
o Jersey General Hospital, St Helier - Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
o Poole Hospital, Poole - Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
o Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth - Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
o Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury - Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust
o Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton (maternity hospital)
o Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton
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Linked Universities
University of Southampton
Statistics
F1 Posts Available
289 F1 posts.
13 Academic Foundation posts.
289 F1 posts.
13 Academic Foundation posts.
Competition Ratio
88% in 2012 (from the UKFPO's 2013 Applicant's Handbook).
88% in 2012 (from the UKFPO's 2013 Applicant's Handbook).
Scores of Successful Applicants
Information regarding scores of successful applicants to Wessex Foundation School can be found here from the School's website.
NOTE: Remember that these numbers fluctuate from year to year, so looking at the statistics from just one year can be misleading.
Information regarding scores of successful applicants to Wessex Foundation School can be found here from the School's website.
NOTE: Remember that these numbers fluctuate from year to year, so looking at the statistics from just one year can be misleading.
The Application Process
Interviews
No interview following national applications.
No interview following national applications.
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. A small proportion of trainees will be allocated to a 1-year programme and their F2 programme is confirmed at a later date in F1. These trainees will need to rank their F2 programmes by preference and attend an interview. F2 programme allocation is based on the interview score and the trainee's preferences. More details about the process can be found here.
Most trainees are allocated to a two-year programme, either with both years within the same Trust, or each year in a different Trust. A small proportion of trainees will be allocated to a 1-year programme and their F2 programme is confirmed at a later date in F1. These trainees will need to rank their F2 programmes by preference and attend an interview. F2 programme allocation is based on the interview score and the trainee's preferences. More details about the process can be found here.
Linked Applications
Not honoured for Trust or programme allocation.
Not honoured for Trust or programme allocation.
The Programme
Posts Available
Information on the programmes available at Wessex can be downloaded here from the School's website.
Rotation lengths vary according to programme and can be:
Information on the programmes available at Wessex can be downloaded here from the School's website.
Rotation lengths vary according to programme and can be:
- 4 x 3 months
- 3 x 4 months
- 1 x 6 months + 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 Australia or New Zealand. 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 Australia or New Zealand. 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.
Swap Shop
Trainees can swap the Trust they are allocated to for F2. Trainees cannot swap individual rotations. Swapping is not available for the Academic Foundation Programme or for LTFT trainees.
Trainees can swap the Trust they are allocated to for F2. Trainees cannot swap individual rotations. Swapping is not available for the Academic Foundation Programme or for LTFT trainees.
Academic Foundation Posts
There are 13 posts available with allocation to the same Trust for both years. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 13th December 2012.
There is a 4-month academic rotation during F2. There are 8 programmes available. Most programmes are based in Southampton, with only 1 based in Salisbury, and trainees are allocated to the same Trust for both foundation years. Although the 4 month F2 academic rotation is fixed, trainees are allocated to their two other F2 rotations during the F1 year.
Lots of information about the programmes, including job descriptions and full programme details, can be found on their Recruitment page. Here you can also find a link to information about their interview process (though the link is not currently working).
There is a 4-month academic rotation during F2. There are 8 programmes available. Most programmes are based in Southampton, with only 1 based in Salisbury, and trainees are allocated to the same Trust for both foundation years. Although the 4 month F2 academic rotation is fixed, trainees are allocated to their two other F2 rotations during the F1 year.
Lots of information about the programmes, including job descriptions and full programme details, can be found on their Recruitment page. Here you can also find a link to information about their interview process (though the link is not currently working).
Medical Education Posts
In the past there have been medical education posts available at Wessex; however, it seems that there are no focused academic medical education posts available to 2013 applicants.
In the past there have been medical education posts available at Wessex; however, it seems that there are no focused academic medical education posts available to 2013 applicants.
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