FY2 Standalone vs Non Training | LAT vs LAS | Where should an IMG start | My route to enter training
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- When you hear about applying for jobs in the NHS, you may invariably hear people talk about FY2 standalone or locum appointment for training (LAT) posts, and it's only natural to wonder if you should apply for such a post.
So let Dr Ibreez Ajaz, internal medicine trainee, give you the complete picture of what an FY2 standalone or LAT post means in the NHS.
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This has to be one of the most amazing and informative videos i ve come across in a while
Thanks alot
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Everyone has already said it but I'll say it again, THANK YOU. You explain it way, way better than the million websites and forums I've browsed.
It's our pleasure 😊
I'm just about to start my PLAB journey (soon to be UKMLA journey) and i've been nervous about the stark difference in practice in my home country and in the UK. I've been reading a lot of primers, articles etc but this video is one of the very few that really put me at ease and helped me really understand how I would want to start my career as a doctor in the UK. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
You're very welcome! Good luck!!
5 ⭐' s for the improved editing, lighting , background setup, and audio quality. Found the video to be really helpful. May Allah aid you further.
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This was the much needed video.
Can you please make a video on various job types like bank doctor, locum doctor, fixed term doctor, etc.
Thanks
Noted!
excellent suggestion!
Very very very informative, we would be lost without you guys. thank you for all the effort and time you have put into it.
Our pleasure!
Hi, I appreciate you guys..I'm currently in my 5th year at Bulgarian Medical University..and I'm getting more clarifications each time I watch your videos. Thanks alot!
You're welcome 😁
A great detailed video! 👍🏼 I have a few queries on the Non-Training job posts:
1. what are the likely specialities that one can think of getting into after NT jobs?
2. being a “non training” job does that mean we are left all on our own to make decisions on patient management? 🤔
3. can we do audits in a NT job to amplify our chances of getting into a particular speciality?
I hope you can help me with my queries, thank you so much! ☺️👍🏼
1) Any specialty you wish so long as you meet the applicant criteria.
2) No. Non training just means you don't have a portfolio and curriculum to maintain. You won't be abandoned.
3) Yes.
Hi guys! I wanted to know when are you guys planning to do a live session either on Facebook or UA-cam!
Thank you! Looking forward.
This one really helped!
Nothing's planned as yet, but if you've got your notifications turned on for us, you should know the moment we go live!
Thank you for this. I was really worried about this all.
You're very welcome!
Thank you for the all the videos about plab and NHS🥰
You're welcome 😁
Thanks a lot for this video.
Can you please consider making a video about what are the essential clinical skills that one should have before their first job in the UK?
Thanks again ;))
Please see: ua-cam.com/video/W8ofTsHYQ7c/v-deo.html
Thanks! 🥰
Thank you for this awesome, informing and covering video.
much of love
You're welcome 😁
Every single one of your videos just gives me a bit more confidence when I watch them
Thank you so much!
I’d just like to know a bit more about the fy2 stand-alone programme.
When the preferences are put out after the interview , will the rotations only be pertaining to those that are available at the time or will there be rotations available in all disciplines like surgery, medicine, a and e , etc.
Also is there such a rotation called General Surgery ? Or is there a list of all the disciplines the NHS covers that I find somewhere ?
My ultimate goal is to get into CST after doing an FY2 standalone , in addition to what you mentioned in this video about choosing OBG, Trauma Orthopedics , etc is there any specific advice you have for the route/ path that I’m planning to take ?
You'd want to look for rotations that are more surgery heavy. Hope this also helps: roadto.uk/vHWG
Thank you so much... it is amazing that you guys provide this information for free ❤️
Happy to help!
Loved the video. Thanks for putting in so much effort
You're welcome!
Thanks for such a great and clear explanation😊
You're welcome!
Your videos are very helpful. Thanks for your effort.
Our pleasure!
So basically for that .5 in writing (I got 7.0) I have to retake IELTs to get FY2 standalone job...oh my gosh :'( this is unfair... Why the IELTS requirement is higher and OET is same.
EDIT: Okay, I rewatched the video and now things got clear...the first few mins got me scared as I was frustrated of the thought of retaking IELTS ...I thought to get into IMT, I must need to go through UKFPO programm.
So basically, what Ibreeez apu has said is its actually better if u go through the CREST pathway provided that you are dedicated.
It's a conspiracy :P It's okay, non-training jobs will still do the trick :)
@@RoadToUK yeah apu....thanks for the clarification comment on facebook too.
I think a pros and cons video for training vs non training post would be great to the addition (just a random thought!)
Really, the only con to a training post is if it's your first job and you may get overwhelmed. And the only con of a non training job is that your progression depends on your proactiveness.
Hi Dr. Farhan, so does it mean it’s better going through the non train pathway using the crest form?
This is so so informative! Thank you so much!!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
What is ILS or ALS? that's required to enter FY2
OET you need to achieve a B minimum which is 350 and above you can check the GMC website which clearly states this
For a standalone?
@@RoadToUK img applying for gmc registration require 350 above which is a B and above
Thank you so much for the video. I have a few questions.
1) FY2 standalone requires valid IELTS/OET scores within two years separate from the english proficiency requirement for GMC registration. Meanwhile, FY2 equivalent non-training post does not require valid IELTS/OET if I have fulfilled GMC registration. Am I correct?
2) FY2 standalone eligibility criteria includes Full GMC registration. However, doesnt IMG only get Provisional GMC registration after passing PLABs? Should an IMG apply for Full registration?
3) Can I later still apply to specialty training post instead of the equivalent non-training post even if I finish FY2 equivalent non-training post (therefore never fulfilled UK Foundation programme)?
Thank you.
1) Yes.
2) No. Your registration being provisional or full is dependent on completion of an acceptable pattern of internship.
3) Yes, but you'd need to have a completed CREST form.
@@RoadToUK Thanks a lot!
@@RoadToUK Can a person with provisional GMC registration (no internship done) apply for non training FY1 post??
How long does it take to finish all the requirements to get the CREST form signed?
Then after, applying for IMT for example, what additional things are required to have/fulfill other than CREST form?
For FY2 standalone do we need to have atleast one year of clinical experience before applying
Hi, Ibreez, thanks for an informative session!
I'm interested in pursuing an Emergency Medicine Non training FY2 post as my first job in the NHS (to get CREST signed and gain subsequent entry into ACCS EM). Do you have any recommendations of supportive hospitals for IMG doctors with only an internship experience? Which hospital did you or people you know, do your first job at? Hoping you are well!
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Hello, you're welcome! I think any hospital is supportive so long as you make your intentions known of what you wish to pursue from the start. We started at Scunthorpe General Hospital (in emergency medicine as well!), but now work at Derriford Hospital.
Hello , am thinking for the same for Emergency Medicine non training FY2 post ,would you please advice me if you have done the process .am still confused when I have to apply for PLAB 2 ?.thanks
This was a really enlightening video.
Thank you so much for your effort.
Wanted to know, how many standalone FY2 posts are available on average each year and how do the number of vacancies available for that compare with the vacancies for Fy2 level non-training posts each year?
It's hard to give a fixed number are standalones only become available if there is a gap in the foundation program, but there is always a greater availability of non training jobs to standalones.
I have a question... can we apply for non training CT1 without having crest form? Or do we have to apply for non training trust grade doctor and after getting crest form signed we can apply for CT1? It's a bit confusing.
Hi. Can you explain abit on Drs with MRCP (UK), which level could we apply for in non training?
Please I’m hearing non training jobs are difficult to get now…. Is there really anything one can do portfolio wise to help get these posts?
Hi Dr. Ibreez
Great video 🙌
I wanted to know, when do non training FY2 posts display their vacancies?
Is there fixed application time, just like FY2 Standalone or is it available all around the year, randomly??
It's available all year round.
The best plab channel.👍
Thank you for saying so!
Thank you for this video!
I have 4 questions
1. Apart from the education supervisor/mentor/ progress tracking and the fpcc( which is equivalent to crest) there is no other disadvantage for non training jobs?
2. You said rank is based on interview and application. What can I add to my application to increase my chances of getting into fy2 standalone?
3. If I take a non training fy2 equivalent and get a crest certificate should i join a training ct or a non training equivalent?
4. Will i be able to take mrcp if i do a non training job?
1) Not as far as we can see.
2) Please see: roadto.uk/vHWG
3) It's up to you.
4) Yes.
Till when my internship (fy1 level) in my home country would have to be completed to apply and start for Fy2 standalone 2026, should it be completed before applying in January or before starting in August ???
Hello , may you please give guidance on reference section for FY2 STANDALONE APPLICATIONS like are the referees need to be exclusively from NHS or it can be acceptable from non uk doctors as well who have supervised the applicant as per the guidelines fixed.
They can be from abroad as well.
Thanks a lot. Great job!
You're welcome!
Hello Dr.Ibreez,
Keep up the good work 👍
One question:
I graduated in 2013 and began working as a General Practitioner (GP) in 2016, continuing until October 2022. In October 2022, I transitioned to a psychiatry resident role and successfully passed Paper A of MRCPsych. I have PLAB2 scheduled for November 10, and I plan to take Paper B of MRCPsych after that (assuming I pass PLAB2). Given this background, is there a possibility of obtaining a non-training position in psychiatry without diversifying into other medical areas?
Yes.
Thank you so much for this valuable video but i have some qusetions
If i have completed the rotation in my home country (which is equivelent to fy2 in uk) can i be still eligibale for the fy2 standalone?
And the other question what protfolio criteria that should be met in order to apply for fy2 standalone ? Other that the ALS coures
I have a question. Is it possible to get ST1 posts without CREST? This confuses me quite a bit. Thanks for the video.
You can get any non training post (FY1/2, CT1/2, ST1/2 etc) without CREST, but to show that you have met the equivalent competencies of your peers when you apply for ST1/CT1 training, you MUST complete a CREST form. Please also see: ua-cam.com/video/_Ne0akP097k/v-deo.html
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great piece of advice in a short amount of time!on a side note I really didn't expect you to have an american accent
😊
Is there a breakdown of the ranking criteria for FY2 that one can look at?
What do you mean? Like a grading rubric?
Road to UK is there a division of FY2 level non training jobs too?
For example, you mentioned, you joined at CT1. I’m under an impression that CT 1 is for those who get into training.
How can one get a CT1 level non-training post before getting into the training?
There is a division of non training jobs. It can be FY1 level, ST3 level, CT1 level, etc. There is a more in-depth explanation here: ua-cam.com/video/SJkSaQ5FApM/v-deo.html
HI Doctor Ibreez, I am in a very big dilemma could you please help ? I booked my PLAB 2 for June 1, 2024. On the F2 Standalone page, on the timeline it's mentioned that "ESSENTIAL" criteria is to be GMC registered by August 2024. However, there's a mention of giving PLAB 2 by MAY 31st ! Should I try to prepone my PLAB 2 exam ? Its all very uncertain...
We'd suggest emailing UKFP to ask if this would be fine.
Please how can I negotiate for a higher pay in an FY2 grade non trainee job whwn i already have over 24 months work experience
Hi, thank you for all this information you put out for everyone!
I was wondering if its common for a CREST form to be signed in a 6 month period in a non training post, provided you actively pursue it. Or do people commonly take a year or more to get it signed?
Thank youuu
Hey there. Do you guys have a video for what to do after getting GMC registration/passing PLABs?
Please see: ua-cam.com/video/SJkSaQ5FApM/v-deo.html and roadtouk.com/blog/what-to-do-after-plab-2/
Hi Ibreez
Really great vedio , U guys are gems 💎
I have just one question : U said that getting an FY2 standalone job/getting the desired rotations in your FY2 standalone totally depends on your rank* , Well can U plz briefly elaborate that what's gonna make my rank? I mean what's the criteria for making merit rank in FY2 application 🙏 Thanks Again
As mentioned in the video, your SJT score and interview.
If you've done your house job/internship at your own country, can you still start in the UK at fy1?
Not as a training FY1 via UKFP.
@@RoadToUK thanks! I'd love it if you could make a video about getting a PhD as an IMG while in training in your tier 2 visa. I know you've made a video regarding pursuing graduate studies during one's training but as i recall getting a PhD requires more commitment. Hence there's more things to take care of, like fulfilling one's minimum national pay salary while getting a phd can be difficult as one gets paid less during a PhD. So i wonder if one's visa would allow them to pursue a PhD then. I would love it if you could answer such queries!
I dont know if you guys will see this or answer tbis on an old video
I want to know about non training fy2
Im assuming you thru multiple rotations in fy2 year my question is
1. Do you get to choose your rotations and are they decided for the entire fy2 once or you have to apply for new posts in different hospitals to complete your fy2 non training requirements
2. Is there a form to complete that equates us to a training fy2 (like the one thru ukfpo)
Non training may or may not be rotational. You complete the CREST form.
Thank you for this. What does right to work mean for an img who hasn't yet done plab 2?
You're welcome. Whether or not you need a visa.
I cleared my plab 1 but my OET got expired a month . So does that mean i can't apply for fy2 LAT application??
You'll need to retake it.
Hey doc, Can you please explain what do these ILS & ALS mean on 02:38 for Non-Training Jobs ? And for what these are needed?
Immediate Life Support and Advanced Life Support. You will be apart of acutely deteriorating and cardiac arrest teams, for which these trainings come in handy.
@@RoadToUK Thank you!
Is it for any particular specialty or each and every specialty?
Suppose an IMG wants to get into core surgical training...where is it easier to build your cv,in a training or non training job?
Ease is based on your own ability and ambition.
Thank you so much!!
You're welcome!
I like before I watch. Always.
Aw thanks!
Thank You so much for detailed video.
I have one question…
1.Internship which we do in our home country is equivalent to FY1 if it meets their criteria?
2. If it doesn’t meet…. then we have to do FY1 ? If yes then do we have to pay for that?
1) Yes.
2) a. Yes.
b. No.
Hi there, should the ILS/ ACLS be done in the UK ?
Yes, under ResusUK.
How is the ranking done for the fy2 standalone post?
Please see: roadto.uk/vHWG
@@RoadToUK thank you so much .. really appreciate your efforts ..
Thanks a lot for the clarity.
Also which post would be best for drs with no experience with NHS but would like to take up a job for the first time at non training job.
Standalone or non training FY2 is ideal.
Hello. If I would apply to a FY2 standalone in 2025, would I be able to apply to psychiatry CT1 the following year?
If my internship ends the last day of July am I still eligible for fy2 since it starts in august ?
If I start an internship in July 2022 and finish July 2023. Complete PLAB 1 in Feb 2023 due to no seats available, and then PLAB 2would I be able to apply in 2023 for a non training post starting in August 2023? Would I also have to do the SJT and Clinical assessment (graduated 2019 sept)
Can we apply for both FY2 standalone and non-training jobs? or is there any restriction?
Yes you can.
Thank you for this video. It cleared everything up for me, except one thing. Is the visa application process different between the 2 positions for IMgs? Will it be more difficult to apply for a visa when applying to non-training jobs?
No it's not different.
Great video,Just wanted to ask..If an IMG was to work through the fy1 and fy2 in a non training position with a provisional gmc registration,would the provisional licensing upgrade to a full license by the end of the two years??
You cannot work in a non training job with provisional registration.
@@RoadToUK Thank you for your reply.My situation is that i am an IMG without an internship.I have cleared my plab exams and am hoping to apply for an FY1 LAS program..is that possible?
What if i am not satisfied with my internship in my country and want to start from Fy1 regardless?
Unfortunately that would not be possible, but you could consider the FY2 standalone.
Hi! Firstly I want to thank you for this video. It is really a starkling difference between UK and my country so I've been getting really confused at times about the routes I could take. I have 1 question though: I have a acceptable equivalent to Fy1 from my country. Can I proceed to CT or ST after I apply to non training jobs or do I have to still do a F2 standalone at the end to be able to enter a CT or ST? Thank you so much!
Standalone is not mandatory. The other route is feasible.
Great video!
My question is if I finish a crest 2020 form but decide I want to apply for specialty training in 2022, can I use the 2020 form or should I sign a CREST form in 2021?
Currently it's been mandated that all forms that are submitted are the CREST 2020 forms and no earlier forms will be entertained. Whether or not they will keep this for the next few years remains to be seen. It's best to keep it signed though just in case it doesn't change.
@@RoadToUK Thanks for the advice!
Thank you 😍
I've browsed NHS jobs and it seems that F2 equivilant jobs require prior experience working in the UK for 3-6 months !
Can you please exaplin this and how I'm I supposed to get started?
(These jobs were A&E and intensive care mainly, I want a non training job in pediatrics cuz I hate adults but couldn't find any, that's really odd)
Thanks
Still apply.
Hi ,
Can I get my CREST form signed working as a Locum FY2 provided I am in the same ward for 3-4months?
Would really appreciate a reply
Thanks
You would have to be considered a substantive locum who works regularly and ultimately it would be at the discretion of the consultant signing it.
could u pls make a video about how to make a better CV ...the things which we have to build before starting the jorney...like i would like to persue dermatology.to get into that speeciality what all i can do to make my cv stand out
Please see: roadto.uk/wJgX
Hi doc ibreeza! If i complete my internship year in my home country, can i still apply for an FY1 rather than an FY2? I am not overly confident with my skills so i want to have more exposure with the NHS at the basic level. Or will i be overqualified since i have already done my 1 year internship post graduation?
Hello, you could apply for a non training FY1 post.
@@RoadToUK thank you doc! 💕
Can I switch later from non training to training post?
Yes!
Can I apply for FY2 standalone without any work experience in my home country?
Yes, as long as you have completed an acceptable pattern of internship.
Thank you @@RoadToUK
Hi! Is fy2 non training job supervised? Because In order to register for Australian standard pathway, it is compulsory for us to pass plab 1 and 2 and complete 12 months of supervised training job.
Hey did you get any answer?
Thank you for this great video.
I wanted to know if it is important to sign off the CREST form in my home country before applying for CT1-2/ST1non-training jobs?
No need.
1- the internship in my country is two years ... This will equivalent to fy1 and fy2 ?
2- in my country we can choose specialty residency (2 years) directly after graduate, so, is the UK admit with this residency or not ?
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1) Would you get full registration after the first year or would you need to complete two years?
2) Your non UK training won't translate as years of training in the UK, but can be used as experience in a non training job.
@@RoadToUK 1-its need to complete two years and then get registration
@@RoadToUK Beside, if someone want to finish his/her internship not in his/her origin country, GMC will accept with this situation or not ?
So long as your internship meets the GMC criteria, and you can legally work/do internship in that country, it does not have to be your home country.
Thank you very much!
Does the Fy2 equivalent-non training job have a person specification to its application?
Yes they do.
Hey! Thank you for the video! Just one question, The ALS requirement before we start, does that have to be from UK? Or can we do that from our home country (AHA)?
It needs to be under Resus UK
Dr , Can I reject a fy2 after accepting if the rotations are not suitable but have a non training job already
When you are offered a post, you can see the rotations. If you're not happy, you can opt for an upgrade and see if you get something better. If you're still not happy with the last offer you get, you can decline the offer without a problem.
Just to be clear- you don't have to do a standalone if you're already in a non-training job.
@@RoadToUK thank you. The only way of declining after say an unfavourable upgrade is to email them
No, you get the option in your application portal on Oriel.
Is it easy for someone who doesn't have ILR/Citizenship to get a CST 1/ST 1 training position?
Please see: ua-cam.com/video/3pNtcSydPTE/v-deo.html
Hello dr ibreez, thanks for informative video, can u please explain if i have got gmc registration Am i eligible to apply for Fy2 standalone
It's one of the requirements, but you will need to ensure you meet all the criteria to apply.
can a doctor learn skills in non training job I mean are there seniors to guide and help if a doctor is defecient in some areas or in a non training job you are on your own?
Yes you are supervised and you can work on your portfolio.
Can you get a CT1 non- training job without having two years of working experience?
Yes. We started out in non training CT1 posts with just internship experience.
Is the non training job application open throughout the year?
Yes.
May I ask , that is there any chance we can skip FY2 and go directly to CT
At a non training level, you can apply to FY1, FY2, or CT1 as you feel it to be appropriate.
@@RoadToUK hi doc! If I do get into nontraining FY1 post, can I do FY2 standalone after? I have done internship overseas (>3 months of medicine and surgery for 12 months internship)
If you apply for FY2 and you are not able to rotate in your areas of interest, could you apply at the same time to a non-training job as sho?
Yes, but you will know of your rotations before the post starts. If you aren't happy with them, it's best not to proceed.
Hi thanks for this video, I prefer to do FY2 standalone because I will receive my certificate late in January and I dont just want to be waiting at hime..but my question is if I can get a non training job just for six months and the employers would allow me to go after six months of moving to UK from Europe?
Do you mean break your contract early while doing a standalone?
@@RoadToUK yea, breaking early while doing a training job.
Very informative! Thank you..
P.s. if one applies in January for FY2 when are the interviews etc..?
Please see: roadto.uk/vHWG
I have a score of 370 in one module of OET and 400 in other 3. Can I apply for fy2 stand alone training post.?
No.
We dont get our crest form signed if we take non trainee job?
You do.
Hi.. thank u for another wonderful video.. hope u guys are doing well.
I have recently seen an advert in the NHS for fy2 in ophthalmology in OXFORD.. is it the same process or do we need more qualifications for the same? And,
Can u kindly do a video about the cost of living and expenses as an Img coming for the first job. Would appreciate it. Thanks in advance 😊
1) Same process in what sense? You can understand the qualifications they are looking for by reading the person specifications.
2) Sure!
For 2022, I have booked my plab 2 on May 5 because I couldn't get an early date.... Can I make it for August FY2. An where can I get the full time line for 2022
The standalone application opens in January. roadtouk.com/awaiting-job-in-the-nhs/fy2-standalone-lat-jobs-for-imgs/
If someone has mrcs, with GMC Plus paediatric surgery degree from Pakistan, already working as paediatric surgeon, if come to uk, still we need to go for training for frcs???
Doc can we just be back to our country after PG in uk ? Or their are terms and conditions regarding this ?
If you wish to you can return. No one will stop you if you just make sure to resign/give notice as per your job contract.
Road to UK thank you doc ... will be grateful
Road to UK doc if I had done 1 year if FY2 then which degree I will get after this ... if I had to return back to My country
@@akankshasingh8317 You don't get any degree.
I have a question regarding the non training job
is it a must to do 12 months of NT job to apply for ST training or just by getting the crest form i will be ready to apply even if i did not do 12 months after my fy1 ?
You need to have 12 months of post internship experience by the time your training job starts
Thanku for the guidance.
What are the rotational options for anaesthesia training??
You're welcome! As per the curriculum.
For fy2 standalone, if i already have gmc registration but my ielts has expired. Would i need to retake ielts for fy2 application?
Yes.
What if we want to go the USMLe pathway?
Can i apply for FY2 standalone when i am like 2 months short of my 36 months clinical experience for GMC registration?
If you already have an acceptable 12 month internship from your home country (so you can't apply for FY1), can you still apply for FY-1 level non-training jobs? or you're only able to apply for FY-2 level jobs (whether its standalone or non-training)?
Yes you can.
thank you for such great informative videos! I have the following queries and I hope you can help:
1. what is Horus form? is that similar/same to CREST form? do we need to complete both the forms if we decide to take up a non training job?
2. is it necessary to have a business visa to apply for PLAB 2 test? can I travel to the UK on a visitor's visa and still apply/sit for the PLAB 2 exam?
thank you.
1) Horus is the name of the eportfolio.
2) Visit visa is acceptable.