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From the original EM Gurus library

Starting Work

Duration: Upto 2 weeks after arrival

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Occupational Health Visit 

Duration: Upto 2 weeks after arrival

Get in touch with your hospital occupational health department in advance to know what is required

  • Some hospitals ask for blood tests from your own country

  • Some leave it to be done in UK when you arrive 

DBS Check 

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 

Hospital Induction 

  • Hospital Induction Session

  • Department Induction

  • HR Documents Submission / Checks

  • Departmental Work

    • Employment Card (Smart Card)

    • Scrubs

  • Induction Courses

    • Mandatory and Statutory Training (MaST) 

UK Practice Workshop 

Welcome to UK Practice: Book a slot

Relocation Allowance 

Medical Indemnity 

NHS Benefits 

Tax Rebate 

Personalized Guide: Medics Money


Approved learned societies and professional organisations


Guidance:

  • How to claim tax while working in the NHS - Omars Guidelines Blog Posts

BMA Membership 

British Medical Association represents, supports and negotiates on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. We are member-run and led, fighting for the best terms and conditions as well as lobbying and campaigning on the issues impacting the medical profession. 

Membership Link

Membership Fee

  • Free for IMGs new to the UK during their 1st year living in the UK