Senior & Locally Employed Doctors' Study Leave
Applies to: Consultants, Trust Doctors, SAS Doctors & Clinical/Education Fellows
Applying for study leave
All Consultants, Trust Doctors, SAS Doctors & Clinical or Education Fellows should follow the online study leave application process. (This link can only be accessed within the hospital IT network or using the remote-working VPN on a Trust device).
Please ensure your study leave has been approved before you claim your expenses.
Expenses must be claimed within 92 days of attendance.
Claiming expenses for study leave
You can claim your expenses here. All estimated costs should be included in the application, as these cannot be approved after the event.
Key Contacts
Laura Clark
Senior Study leave coordinator
Contact SSL coordinator for any queries
FAQs
1. What is my study leave entitlement?
A. Please find the entitlements below:
Grade |
Time Allowance |
Financial Allowance |
|---|---|---|
Consultants |
30 days over a three-year period; preferably 10 days per annum. |
£1000 per annum |
SAS Doctors |
30 days over a three-year period; preferably 10 days per annum. |
£1000 per annum |
Physician Associates |
30 days over a three-year period; preferably 10 days per annum. |
£1000 per annum |
Clinical Fellows |
30 days over a three-year period; preferably 10 days per annum. |
£1000 per annum |
Medical Training Initiative (MTI) Doctors |
30 days over a three-year period; preferably 10 days per annum. |
£1000 per annum |
Trust Doctors in a non-training post |
30 days over a three-year period; preferably 10 days per annum. |
£1000 per annum |
2. Has there been any changes in the study leave entitlements due to covid-19?
A. Yes, there has been changes in the number of days you can apply for study leave and the amount you can claim, which is available in this Revised FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) document that can be viewed here.
3. Where can I find more about the Study leave policy?
A. Please find the latest policy available in the Trust policy centre - Senior study leave policy. This can be accessed within the Trust network using trust systems.
4. Where can I find user guide or manual for applicants?
A. The above document can be viewed at: https://view.pagetiger.com/esl/ssl-applicants-userguide or downloaded as a pdf.
5. Where can I find user guide or manual for approvers?
A. The above document can be viewed at: https://view.pagetiger.com/esl/ssl-approvers-userguide or downloaded as a pdf.
6. Can I claim expenses for the courses that I had previously attended?
A. Please ensure your study leave has been approved before you claim your expenses. Expenses must be claimed within 92 days of attendance. You will not be able to claim expenses retrospectively.