Clinical Attachment

1. Personal Links: Reach out to friends, family members, or colleagues who are consultants in the UK and may be willing to supervise your clinical attachment.

2. Trac Job Website: Search for clinical attachment opportunities advertised on the Trac Job website. At the end of each advertisement, there is usually a contact email for HR or the consultant in charge. Email them directly.

3. HR/Clinical Lead Contacts: Utilize a compiled list of HR or Clinical Lead contacts and their email addresses. Send your application to these contacts. 

• Generic Email: Draft a general email expressing your interest in a clinical attachment, outlining your qualifications, details about the UK exam (PLAB or Royal College Exams), and your career goals.

• Generic CV: Prepare a simple CV that highlights your qualifications, UK exam (PLAB or Royal College Exams) details, and your career aspirations.

• Availability: Clearly mention your available dates or months for the attachment.

• Multiple Applications: Send your email and CV to multiple consultants and HR departments to increase your chances of securing an attachment.

• Police Clearance Certificate: Obtain a police clearance certificate from your home country.

• Occupational Health Check: Some clinical attachments may require an occupational health check.

• Relevant Documents: Include any other documents related to your qualifications and PLAB details as required.

Here is a list of hospitals that offer paid or unpaid clinical attachments:

1. Hampshire Hospital NHS Trust

2. Nottingham University Hospital

3. University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

4. Princess of Wales Hospital

5. Prince Charles Hospital, Methyr Tydfil

6. Morriston Hospital, Swansea

7. Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham

8. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

9. Countess of Chester Hospital

10. Heartland Hospital, Birmingham

11. Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport

12. Manchester Royal Infirmary Hospital

13. North Manchester General Hospital

14. Wythenshawe Hospital

15. Withington Community Hospital

16. Leighton Hospital

17. Victoria Infirmary

18. Arrowe Park

19. Clatterbridge Hospital

20. Wirral Women and Children Hospital

21. John Radcliffe Hospital

22. Glan Clwyd Hospitals, Bodelwyddan

23. Wrexham Maelor Hospital

24. Knighton Hospital

25. Cardiff Royal Infirmary

26. St. David Hospital, Cardiff

27. Rookwood Hospital

28. Aintree University Hospital

29. Royal Liverpool Hospital

30. Broadgreen Hospital

31. Frimley Park Hospital

32. Queen Hospital, London

33. St. George's University Hospital, London

34. St. Thomas' Hospital, London

35. Royal London Hospital

36. St. Helier Hospital, London

37. Basildon Hospital

Refer to the attached document for more specific contacts and hospitals.

• Cost: Clinical attachments may be free or cost between £300 and £1000. Try to find a free attachment.

• Duration: Attachments can last from 1 to 3 months. A 3-month attachment is more valuable as it allows for better networking and understanding of the NHS system.

• Multiple Attachments: Aim to secure more than one attachment during your visit to the UK. The broader your exposure to the NHS, the more valuable it will be for your CV.

• Clinical Attachment Contacts