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Understanding the NHS
How the NHS is structured, how doctors are paid and progress, and what to expect as an NHS employee.
10 Understanding the NHS articles
Medical Defence Cover: What Overseas Doctors Need to Know in the UK
Medical defence cover explained for overseas doctors in the UK: what it covers, how CNST fits in, the main MDOs, typical costs and how to arrange your cover.
Read guide Understanding the NHSThe MTI Scheme and GMC Sponsorship
How the Medical Training Initiative works: two years of NHS training, eligibility, GMC sponsorship without PLAB, the visa process and the scheme’s limits.
Read guide Understanding the NHSNHS Employee Benefits
What the NHS offers doctors beyond pay: annual leave, pension, parental and sick pay, study leave, wellbeing support and relocation help for overseas hires.
Read guide Understanding the NHSThe NHS Pension Scheme
The NHS Pension Scheme explained for overseas doctors: how the 2015 scheme works, contribution rates, employer payments, the benefits and the key rules.
Read guide Understanding the NHSTrade Unions for UK Doctors
Should you join a trade union as a UK doctor? What unions do, why overseas doctors join, and how the BMA, HCSA and Unite compare on support and membership fees.
Read guide Understanding the NHSHow to Find a Clinical Attachment in the UK: A Guide for Overseas Doctors
How to secure a clinical attachment in an NHS hospital: what it involves, why it helps overseas doctors, the steps to find one and tips for making it count.
Read guide Understanding the NHSNHS Doctor Grades
NHS doctor grades explained for international doctors: foundation, core and specialty training, SAS roles, consultants and GPs, and what each title means.
Read guide Understanding the NHSNHS Interview Preparation
How to prepare for an NHS job interview as an overseas doctor: the typical structure and questions, research to do beforehand and what to remember on the day.
Read guide Understanding the NHSNHS Pay Scales for Doctors
How NHS pay scales work for doctors: salaries for doctors in training, specialty doctors, specialists and consultants, plus on-call and weekend allowances.
Read guide Understanding the NHSPreparation for a Video Interview
Six practical steps to prepare for an NHS video interview: choosing a location, checking your tech, avoiding interruptions, dressing well and a practice call.
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