Starting Work

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 

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 

• Hospital Induction Session

• Department Induction

• HR Documents Submission / Checks

• Departmental Work

  • Employment Card (Smart Card)

  • Scrubs

• Induction Courses

  • Mandatory and Statutory Training (MaST) 

Welcome to UK Practice: Book a slot

• IMG Membership

• BMA Guidance

Bluelight Card - for discounts

Fleet Solutions - for cars

Fleet Home Electronics

Personalized Guide: Medics Money

• Personal Tax Account

• Claim tax relief for your job expenses

Approved learned societies and professional organisations

Guidance:

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

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