Broad Based Training (Scotland) - CT1
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| Training Programme | Broad Based Training |
| Post Type | Core Training (CT) |
| Post Commencing | August 2026 |
| Duration (months) | 24 |
| Recruitment Lead | Broad Based Training National Recruitment Office |
| Recruiting For | Scotland |
| Enquiries Email | nationalrecruitment@nes.scot.nhs.uk |
Information
Scotland is recruiting to Broad Based Training CT1 programmes for August 2026 start dates.
Broad Based Training is only available in Scotland and provides a unique training opportunity.
These training programmes will lead to CCT/CESR subject to satisfactory progression. The Postgraduate Dean confirmed that this programme has the required educational and Dean’s approval. The Training Programme is open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train less than full time, subject to approval.
Further information on the Broad Based Training programme in Scotland can be found here on the Scottish Medical Training website https://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/recruitment/broad-based-training/.
The application period will run from 10:00 on Thursday 23rd October 2025 until 16:00 on Thursday 20th November 2025, subject to the conditions of the Applicant’s Guide and process. Please note all times are UK.
Before applying, please ensure that you read the Broad Based Training CT1 Person Specification and Applicant Guide. When completing your application form please ensure that you upload evidence of the required competences, prior to submitting your form.
Applicants can view the Applicant Guide and Person Specification as well as other information relevant to Broad Based Training in the recruitment section of the Scottish Medical Training website. https://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/recruitment/specialty-recruitment/applicant-guidance/
To be eligible to apply for specialty training, applicants must hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) (https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-the-register/registration-applications/application-registration) at the time of application. For further details on this requirement please consult the UK Medical and Dental Recruitment and Selection (MDRS) website and person specification for the specialty. https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/news/changes-to-medical-specialty-training-recruitment-for-2026
Please read the guidance regarding GMC registration carefully, which can be found here on the GMC website. https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing
The Home Office determine the legislation regarding eligibility for non-UK nationals to enter training programmes, prospective applicants must ensure they are aware of the changes in legislation and how this may impact on their eligibility to be considered for training posts if they are non-UK nationals.
Please ensure you visit the UK Government website for full details if this applies to you. https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration
Please note: any notification of new legislation set down by Home Office which may impact on any of our applicants between recruitment opening and offers being issued will be deemed applicable to this recruitment process.
During the recruitment round please visit the recruitment section of the Scottish Medical Training website regularly to access up-to-date information relating to this vacancy and information about the recruitment process.
If you have any further questions, please contact: nationalrecruitment@nes.scot.nhs.uk
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Specialties
- ACCS Emergency Medicine
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Clinical Radiology
- Community Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Emergency Medicine (Northern Ireland)
- General Practice
- Dual General Practice and Public Health
- Histopathology
- Neurosurgery
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Paediatrics
- Public Health Medicine
- Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery (Scotland)
- Acute Internal Medicine ST4
- Allergy ST3
- Audiovestibular Medicine ST3
- Cardiology ST4
- Clinical Genetics ST3
- Clinical Neurophysiology ST3
- Clinical Oncology ST3
- Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics ST4
- Combined Infection Training ST3
- Combined Infection Training ST4
- Dermatology ST3
- Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus ST4
- Gastroenterology ST4
- General (Internal) Medicine ST4
- Genitourinary Medicine ST4
- Geriatric Medicine ST4
- Haematology ST3
- Immunology ST3
- Medical Oncology ST3
- Medical Ophthalmology ST3
- Neurology ST4
- Nuclear Medicine ST3
- Occupational Medicine ST3
- Palliative Medicine ST4
- Rehabilitation Medicine ST3
- Renal Medicine ST4
- Respiratory Medicine ST4
- Rheumatology ST4
- Sport and Exercise Medicine ST3
- Stroke Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine ST4
- Acute Internal Medicine ST4
- Cardiology ST4
- Combined Infection Training ST3
- Dermatology ST3
- Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus ST4
- Gastroenterology ST4
- Genitourinary Medicine ST4
- Geriatric Medicine ST4
- Haematology ST3
- Immunology ST3
- Occupational Medicine ST3
- Respiratory Medicine ST4
- Rheumatology ST4
- Cardiothoracic Surgery ST4
- General Surgery ST3
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ST3
- Otolaryngology (ENT) ST3
- Otolaryngology (ENT) (Northern Ireland) ST3
- Otolaryngology (ENT) (Wales) ST3
- Paediatric Surgery ST3
- Plastic Surgery ST3
- Plastic Surgery (Northern Ireland) ST3
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery ST3
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery (Northern Ireland) ST3
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery (Wales) ST3
- Urology ST3
- Vascular Surgery ST3
- Psychiatry (all specialties) ST4
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Northern Ireland) ST4
- General Psychiatry (Northern Ireland) ST4
- General Psychiatry and Medical Psychotherapy (Northern Ireland) ST4
- Psychiatry of Learning Disability (Northern Ireland) ST4
- Psychiatry of Learning Disability and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Northern Ireland) ST4
- Anaesthetics ST4
- Chemical Pathology ST3
- Chemical Pathology (Northern Ireland) ST3
- Clinical Radiology ST3
- Diagnostic Neuropathology ST3
- Forensic Histopathology (Scotland) ST3
- Emergency Medicine ACCS ST3
- Emergency Medicine DRE-EM ST3
- Emergency Medicine ST4
- Intensive Care Medicine ST3
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology ST3
- Paediatric and Perinatal Pathology ST3
- Paediatric Cardiology ST4
- Paediatrics ST3
- Dental Core Training DCT1
- Dental Core Training DCT2 / DCT3
- Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology ST1
- Dental Public Health ST1
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology ST1
- Oral Medicine ST1
- Oral Surgery ST1
- Orthodontics ST1
- Orthodontics ST4
- Paediatric Dentistry ST1
- Paediatric Dentistry ST4
- Restorative Dentistry ST1
- Special Care Dentistry ST1