u/FluffyFadoodle — reddlx

Hi everyone,

I’ve accepted an ST3 General Surgery post in Yorkshire & Humber starting October 2026. I’ve never been to Yorkshire & Humber and honestly don’t know the deanery at all.

I know it’s a massive region, so I’m trying to get my head around the practical side of life before I move. For context, I drive and am single (with no kids or dependents)

A few questions I’d really appreciate help with:

Where do most ST3s actually live? Is it common to base yourself in one city (e.g. Leeds/Sheffield) and commute, or do people move with each rotation?
How are rotations typically structured? I’ve heard Y&H can send you quite far out (Hull, Grimsby, etc.) - is that accurate? How often do you get moved around?
Is Leeds a good “base”? I’m considering renting in Leeds for lifestyle/social reasons, but not sure if that’s practical with rotations.
- If yes --> which areas are good for hospital access + decent living
- If no --> where would you recommend instead?
I do drive, so happy to commute within reason – but what are realistic commute times people tolerate in this deanery?
Any hospitals to be particularly excited about (or cautious of)? Especially from a training/operative exposure point of view.

I’m trying to strike a balance between good quality of life vs not making my life miserable with constant long commutes.

Would really appreciate any honest advice from current trainees or recent grads from Y&H!

Thanks in advance 🙏