These are reason codes used to supplement a decision to not award an ARCP outcome code (also known as “Other”). A description of the N codes relevant to the Foundation Programme is below. More than one reason may be selected by the ARCP panel.
N14: Less than full-time (LTFT)/out of phase – no concern
Notes: Achieving progress and the development of outcomes at the expected rate.
[Also used in specialty training (ST): No]
N15: Less than full-time (LTFT)/out of phase – some concern
Notes: May not be achieving progress or development of outcomes at the expected rate.
[Also used in specialty training (ST): No]
N1: FD Sick Leave
Notes: FD on long-term sickness or other health issues have impacted on ability to complete the year of training being reviewed.
[Also used in specialty training (ST): Yes]
N2: FD Maternity/Paternity Leave
Notes: FD cannot be reviewed whilst on maternity leave
[Also used in specialty training (ST): Yes]
N3: FD not in Post Long Enough
Notes: Too soon to complete a meaningful annual review within the ARCP reporting period.
[Also used in specialty training (ST): Yes]
N6: FD Missed Review
Notes: FD did not attend the review when required. That is, analysis from local offices/deaneries is that where a review panel was not arranged until July at end of reporting year and FD could not attend for last minute family reasons; transport problems etc. Panel had to be rearranged in early August but outside of GMC reporting period.
[Also used in specialty training (ST): Yes]
N10: FD on suspension for Gross Misconduct
Notes: FD currently suspended from training either as a result of GMC Suspension or local Trust or other local disciplinary proceedings due to gross misconduct.
[Also used in specialty training (ST): Yes]
N11: FD on suspension – other reason
Notes: FD currently suspended for reasons other than gross misconduct.
[Also used in specialty training (ST): Yes]
N21: Resignation without training issues
Notes: Resignation no remedial training undertaken or offered
[Also used in specialty training (ST): Yes]
N22: Resignation – with training issues
Notes: Resignation received FD would have been offered or FD undertook remedial training.
[Also used in specialty training (ST): Yes]
N16: FD dismissed
Notes: The FD was dismissed prior to programme completion.
Please specify if:
– N17: Dismissed: no remedial training undertaken
– N18: Dismissed: received remedial training
Also whether:
– N19: Dismissed: no GMC referral
– N20: Dismissed: following GMC referral
[Also used in specialty training (ST): No]
N13: Other reason
Notes: Please specify
[Also used in specialty training (ST): Yes]