This practical guide is designed by doctors, for doctors new to the UK, who have trained abroad and come to work in an NHS hospital.
If you are a doctor who is new to the UK, the chances are high that you will have experienced a different training culture. So there is a lot to learn.
What you'll get from this guide
- How to prepare for your first day and what happens at induction.
- What might happen in your first week and how to be prepared.
- Tips from international doctors on what they learned during their first few weeks in the NHS.
We're here to stand up for your rights, support you in the workplace and champion the medical profession.
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If you are a trust grade doctor, FY3, clinical fellow or locally employed doctor, our checklist will help you to:
- fully consider your employment offer and working arrangements
- identify if you are receiving the appropriate terms and conditions