Self Development Time - Foundation

Self-development time has been introduced for all Foundation doctors in England as a result of the Foundation Programme Review carried out by Health Education England (HEE). It is time which will be formally included in the personalised work schedule of a Foundation doctor to allow them to carry out non-clinical activities related to their curriculum or career exploration, it is similar to the Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) time included in consultant contracts.

SDT FAQs - Self-Development Time (SDT) FAQ’s for Foundation Trainees (and their Supervisors) (hee.nhs.uk)

Foundation Review  Foundation programme review | Health Education England (hee.nhs.uk)