HOSPITAL DOCTORS

Locum Doctors requires hospital doctors of all grades and specialities for short notice locum work and for longer periods. In order for us to put you forward for locum work you will need to register with us. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The Medical Staffing departments of hospitals will not even look at a CV nor submit it to the relevant consultant without the following minimum supporting documentation. Copy of your GMC certificate. Copy of your Hep B cert. 2 x recent written references on official headed paper. Notify your referees in advance that we will be contacting them. One of them must be your current employer or last employer if you are not working at the moment. Although proof of police clearance is usually only compulsory for doctors with extensive access to children and or vulnerable adults it would be an advantage to get this regardless. All of the above are double checked with phone calls. Hospitals will expect you to show your original documents when commencing a placement. Depending on your speciality and the individual policies of different hospitals, you may be required to supply other documentation. OVERSEAS DOCTORS PAY RATES TYPES OF POSTS substantive post - You are employed and paid directly by the hospital. You will usually need to commit to a minimum of six months employment. They usually offer accommodation. locum posts - you work through LOCUM DOCTORS ltd. Positions can be from one off short notice shifts - two to four weeks sometimes a couple of months but the hourly rate is higher. permanent positions - we can also save you a lot of time and frustration if you're looking for a permanent position. The following rates are a guideline only. training grades locum rates - up to ... House Officer up to £20 p/h Senior House Officer up to £30 p/h Specialist Registrar up to £34 p/h career grades Clinical Assistant up to £36 p/h Staff Grade up to £36 p/h Associate Specialist up to £36 p/h Consultant up to £55++ p/h OVERSEAS DOCTORS To work in the UK you will need to: be registered with the General Medical Council hold a valid EEA passport or have a Work Permit/Visa Although not usually compulsory for NHS work it is recommended that you join a medical defence organisation. There may be other requirements dependent on your individual circumstances. Registering with the GMC IELTS VISAS AND WORK PERMITS To find out what kind of visa you need, please read the following definitions and then click the "UK VISAS LINK" at the end of this list. PERMIT FREE EMPLOYMENT The Immigration Rules have provision for people to be admitted to the UK to undertake certain types of employment without a work permit. For information on these categories please refer to their separate leaflet(s) entitled: Permit Free Employment (INF 14) (You apply for this yourself) FULLY QUALIFIED DOCTOR If you are a fully qualified doctor or dentist and wish to take employment in that field you will need a work permit. For further information about work permits see their guidance - Work Permits (INF 13) . (Your employer applies for this for you.) GENERAL PRACTICE If you intend to establish yourself in general practice you will need to meet the requirements for admission to the UK as a self-employed person. For information see their guidance Setting up in Business (INF 10). UK OVERSEAS MISSION For further information about the documentation you require to make your application contact your nearest UK Overseas Mission that offers a visa service see the end of the list at the following link UK VISAS LINK - click this link for information on the above Information for Overseas Doctors Overseas Doctors Guide - This may be a little out of date but it is well worth a visit.