LAT Posts

LAT POSTS (Locum Appointments - Training)

LAT posts are designed principally for those who wish to pursue a CCT training programme and have achieved the entry standards for the relevant StR grade but have not yet been able to enter through the recognised competitive process. The purpose of a LAT post is to provide a valuable training experience that can count later on towards completion of training and the award of a CCT. The LAT appointee has to achieve a National Training Number via competition in order for the LAT time/competences to count towards the CCT. A LAT also provides cover for a medium term vacancy in a training programme.

Please see the document A Guide to Postgraduate Specialist Training in the UK on the MMC website for further information on LAT posts.

The College advises doctors in LAT posts to undertake the appropriate workplace based assessments (WBAs) during the LAT posts and keep records of any ARCPs. ARCP records should also be sent to the College. If a doctor is subsequently appointed to a relevant specialty training programme through open competition, the documented competences achieved through a LAT or LATs may be taken into account by the Training Programme Director.

If you have any further queries on LAT posts please contact the Education and Training Department on training@rcophth.ac.uk

Updated: 16 February 2009 (BB)