NHS England offers a variety of options for progressing through training, aiming to improve the overall experience for all doctors in training.
Please use the menu to the right to access further information on topics such as Out of Programme and Period of Grace.
New Starters – Welcome to the Thames Valley
For new doctors in training (with the exception of Foundation and Public Health) that are joining us from February 2025 onwards, key information about your programme and placements will be shared with you through the Trainee Self Service (TSS) Portal. Please ensure we have an up to date email address for you. The first email will be sent 14-16 weeks before your programme start date (once all offers have been confirmed via Oriel).
Click here if you need help with setting up or accessing your TSS account.
If you still need assistance or to update your email address please contact England.FormR.TV@nhs.net. Include your full name, GMC number, programme and planned start date in the subject line of your email.
Deferrals and Placement queries
To request to defer the start date of your training programme (statutory reasons only) or query your placement information please contact the relevant school.
Less than Full Time Training
Find out more on how Less than Full Time Training works and how to apply here.
Relocation Expenses
You may be eligible for financial support towards the cost of relocating or travelling to workplaces. Click here for more details including how to apply and, importantly, obtaining the necessary pre-approvals.
Trust Medical Staffing Contacts
Please only contact medical staffing teams if you have not heard from them within 8 weeks of your start date. Include your full name, GMC number, programme and planned start date in the subject line of your email.
Revalidation – Appraisal evidence
If you have worked in a clinical capacity before starting your training programme with us we will need a copy of your most recent appraisal. Please submit these now as this will speed up the process of making a revalidation submission when due. Include your full name, GMC number, programme and planned start date in the subject line of your email.
Navigate to our Revalidation pages for more information on how revalidation works when in a training programme.