Applying for jobs in the UK
The NHS is one of the largest employers in the UK and Europe, employing over one million people and five per cent of the UK’s employed population. The NHS is a diverse workforce and they frequently look beyond the UK and Europe to find the best talent – with 9% of NHS Doctors from the EEA and 16% from the rest of the world.
Why should I use an agency to help find my job?
How should I structure my CV?
A CV can be needed at any point of your medical career, and especially at the point of your decision to relocate to the UK and work for the NHS. Your CV is essentially a personal record of all your qualifications, achievements, skills and relevant experience being a doctor. You should view your CV as an opportunity to sell your skills and experiences.
The GMC strongly advise that you write a CV specifically for your registration application. Details of what to include in your CV and its construction are listed below:
Personal Information and Contact Details: Your name on your CV must match your name on your proof of identity
Registrations: Provide your GMC reference number and the details of any other medical regulators you are registered with
Memberships: List your professional body membership
Qualifications: List your qualifications in reverse-chronological order
Employment History: List your employment history in reverse-chronological order. Information to include: post title, start-end date, institution name and location, the name of your supervisor, provide a brief description on your current role – it should cover your duties and responsibilities indicating your level of supervision. Lastly, in this section include details of gaps of employment. Again, you should list them in reverse-chronological order. Any gaps which are longer than 28 days should be explained and accounted for
Awards: List any awards you have received
Research: List any research placements you have undertook
Publications: List any publications
Continuing Professional Development (CPD): List your CPD activity within the last five years
Conferences/Courses: Give details of relevant/important conferences or courses you have attended
Teaching and Training Experience: Provide a brief description of your teaching and training activities
Management Experience: Provide a brief description of your management history.
Procedures: Give a list of all procedures you have performed
Other details to include in a CV not being sent to the GMC:
Interests and Hobbies: Here you could focus on any College Memberships or positions of responsibility
References: Typically, people provide two references. Make sure your references have positions of responsibility, state their position and offer their contact details.
CV Format Do’s and Don’ts:
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Different types of hospitals – Teaching Hospital v District General Hospital
There are no official definitions for either hospital. However, previously a teaching hospital was mostly understood as a secondary care institution in a major city that is joined with a medical school with a large reputation for research. Whereas a district general hospital, although a major provider of secondary care in a local area, was not affiliated with a medical school. Though this distinction has recently been blurred as district general hospitals have now become part of medical schools – meaning there is no distinction between the two.
Please note that there is no difference in terms of training between each type of hospital. When a trust offers you a position there will always be an opportunity for training and development within the position.
If you have decided that you are going to relocate to the UK and work for the NHS and are in the process of finding a job – send your CV to [email protected]. We will help you decide on the right location and find you the perfect job.
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