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GP RecruitmentOverseas 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.


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