
Overseas Doctors...
Overseas doctors are those who, regardless of where they obtained their
primary medical qualification, are not nationals of the European Economic
Area (EEA). They commonly do not have a right of indefinite residence in
the UK or benefit from European Community rights.
Overseas doctors and dentists are able to come and train in
the UK and are eligible to apply, in open competition, for specialty
GP training posts provided all other eligibility criteria is met. However,
training posts including specialty GP training programmes will now be
considered employment for immigration purposes. Work permits will only be
issued where there is a specific post for the overseas doctor that cannot
be filled by someone from within the UK or EEA.
Currently, those who hold HSMP visa's and their dependants do not
require a work permit.
Permit-free training arrangements will
remain for non-EU nationals who have trained at UK medical schools so that
they can undertake a foundation programme and acquire full UK GMC
registration.
See our FAQ section for more
information or call NHS Careers
www.nhscareers.nhs.uk on 0845
6060 655 for specific queries relating to your immigration status.
INDUCTION COURSES FOR OVERSEAS DOCTORS
Postgraduate
deaneries run some FREE induction courses designed to help
international doctors settle into work in the UK and within the NHS. They
provide a cultural introduction to the UK and the NHS and help medical
graduates to gain employment. Topics covered include NHS structure,
clinical governance, immigration regulations, communication skills, junior
doctors hours, colloquial English and much more.
Further information regarding overseas doctors is available from;
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