Doctors to work and train in the UK

or

Psychiatrists 

Positions are now available for doctors to work and train in England.

A new 12-month programme, combining general practice and psychiatry could help you develop the skills and competences to apply to the specialty training programme upon completion.

The Widening Access to Specialty Training (WAST) scheme is a 12-month programme, based in England that will typically involve:

• six months in a psychiatry setting
• six months in an acute hospital setting
• two taster weeks within General Practice

Ideal for doctors wanting to become a general practitioner (family) doctor or psychiatrist in England, this is an opportunity to work for a year in England while receiving regular teaching and clinical exposure that will help to improve the skills and competences required for admission to specialty training through the national selection processes.

It is anticipated that doctors completing the scheme are able to better understand how to deliver good quality care in the NHS.

Excellent Salary and Conditions:

• Starting salary of over £30,000 annually.
• Financial relocation support package available for suitably qualified applicants.

Requirements 

• Have achieved a primary medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date of post.
• Be eligible to work in the UK