Leave Applicants (Trainees)

Leave applicants are responsible for:

• Familiarising themselves with the HEE EM Study Leave policy and any relevant Trust/Practice policies.

• Submitting leave requests within an appropriate timeframe (6 weeks+) & including estimated expenses that will cover their needs.
  • Contacting their local Study Leave Coordinator/HEE proactively and prospectively if they have any issues doing so, or need anything amending.
• Managing their study leave days & budget appropriately and requesting changes proactively through the appropriate route (as per policy) as necessary.
• Submitting expenses claims with the required evidence and information in line with their employer’s process, and in an appropriate timeframe (within 8 weeks of completing the activity or, exceptionally, within 8 weeks of the leave request being fully approved; whichever is later).

Relevant policies/guidance

• HEE East Midlands Study Leave Policy

• HEE East Midlands Study Leave catalogue - NHS Learning Hub

• How to claim expenses - Clinical Radiology programme only