Are you an experienced General Medicine Doctor seeking to advance your career in the UK's NHS and currently working at a Consultant Doctor level in your country of residence?
Doctors Gateway is recruiting General Medicine Doctorsto relocate to the United Kingdom and join our two-year Specialist programme.
This unique, full-time programme is designed to support you in becoming a Specialist or Consultant within the NHS. You will receive structured guidance, high-quality training, and mentorship, ensuring your professional development and career progression.
About you
To be eligible for this position, you must:
Hold a medical degree or an equivalent qualification
Have General Medical Council (GMC) registration and a valid licence to practise
Be a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)
Have previous experience in general medicine and its specialties
Possess a valid English language proficiency certificate
Key benefits
As part of this position, you will receive a range of benefits including:
Starting annual salary from 50,017 a year, depending on experience and grade
A two-year contract at an NHS hospital in general medicine
Visa and Certificate of Sponsorship
Paid annual leave is included, along with public holidays
Paid overtime & enrolment into NHS pension scheme
About the position
You will work closely with specialty teams in acute care, cardiology, respiratory, diabetes/endocrinology, gastroenterology, stroke, and elderly medicine.
Key duties may include:
Provide inpatient and outpatient care, including acute, chronic, and complex cases
Participate in out-of-hours rotas and multi-disciplinary meetings
Manage referrals, outpatient clinics, and administrative tasks
Support teaching, supervision, audits, and service improvements
Programme benefits
As part of the Specialist programme, you will receive a comprehensive support package at no cost, including:
Expert guidance to complete your Portfolio Pathway and achieve accreditation
Mentorship from senior clinicians (if required)
Full appraisal support to meet GMC requirements
Assistance in securing future NHS employment
Why choose Doctors Gateway?
Doctors Gateway, part of Doctors Direct and NHS Professionals, offers four tailored pathways designed to provide Doctors who have trained outside of the UK, of all grades with clinical opportunities within the NHS. Our programmes are inclusive, offering structured support to Doctors of refugee status (displaced talent) and those looking to transition to permanent employment in the NHS.
We accept applications year-round, so you can begin your journey at any time. Click 'Apply' to start your path towards a rewarding career in the NHS.
Please note: We cannot accept applications from developing countries because these do not meet current ethical recruitment standards. This list of countries is based on the World Health Organization's (WHO) The Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
NHS Professionals Ltd and Doctors Direct are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or offending history.