Specialities

Anaesthetists, the largest group of hospital-based specialists, give anaesthetics for surgical, medical and psychiatric procedures. They facilitate pain free child-birth, resuscitate acutely unwell patients, run chronic pain services and lead intensive care units. Anaesthetists work in many different areas of the hospital. Foundation anaesthetic skills are learned in the first few years of training, but after that many anaesthetists develop a particular expertise. Anaesthetists care for patients by choosing the appropriate anaesthetics, monitoring their wellbeing during operations and painful procedures, supervising their recovery and providing further medical support if needed.

What is required to work in Anaesthesia in the UK?

The PLAB course is designed towards Junior Doctors and can be completed if you have completed an internship from one of several recognised bodies – if you have over 5 years post graduate experience it is likely you will take the EDAIC route (European Diploma of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care).You will also need to complete the OET or IELTS exam to complete your GMC registration.

Doctors in emergency medicine carry out the immediate assessment and treatment of patients with serious and life-threatening illnesses and injuries. This speciality has one of the biggest shortages in the UK and can be an incredibly busy but rewarding place. Many departments will let you branch into sub specialist areas to help you progress making it one of the most exciting and challenging places to work.

What is required to work in Emergency Medicine in the UK?

The PLAB course is designed towards Junior Doctors and can be completed if you have completed an internship from one of several recognised bodies – if you have over 5 years post graduate experience it is likely you will take the prestigious MRCEM route. You will also need to complete the OET or IELTS exam to complete your GMC registration. Many clients will ask for junior doctors to complete an ALS certificate.

This is one of the largest and most diverse areas of healthcare in the NHS. General internal medicine encompasses the care of the general medical needs of both inpatients and outpatients as well as the management of acute medical problems. The practice of general internal medicine enables the physician to care for the patient who may have a number of co-morbidities and is not limited to one medical specialty.

What is required to work in General Medicine in the UK?

The PLAB course is designed towards Junior Doctors and can be completed if you have completed an internship from one of several recognised bodies – if you have over 5 years post graduate experience it is likely you will take the prestigious MRCP route. You will also need to complete the OET or IELTS exam to complete your GMC registration. Many clients will ask for junior doctors to complete an ALS certificate.

An obstetrician/gynaecologist focuses on the health of women before, during, and after childbearing years, diagnosing and treating conditions of the reproductive system and associated disorders.
Obstetrics and gynaecology is a diverse, challenging and rewarding specialty. It combines medical and surgical skills to address aspects of women’s health during the entire life cycle. An obstetrician/ gynaecologist (OB/GYN) has particular expertise in pregnancy, childbirth and disorders of the reproductive system. This includes preventive care, prenatal care, detection of sexually transmitted diseases, Pap test screening, oncology, reconstructive surgery and family planning.

What is required to work in Obs & Gynae in the UK?

The PLAB course is designed towards Junior Doctors and can be completed if you have completed an internship from one of several recognised bodies – if you have over 5 years post graduate experience it is likely you will take the prestigious MRCOG route. You will also need to complete the OET or IELTS exam to complete your GMC registration.

Oncology operates under two components of Clinical Oncology and Medical Oncology. Medical oncologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, treat and manage patients with cancers (malignant tumours) and conduct translational research.
Clinical Oncology involves using radiotherapy as a method of treatment.

What is required to work in Oncology in the UK?

The PLAB course is designed towards Junior Doctors and can be completed if you have completed an internship from one of several recognised bodies – if you have over 5 years post graduate experience it is likely you will take the prestigious MRCP or FRCR route. You will also need to complete the OET or IELTS exam to complete your GMC registration.

Radiologists are medical doctors that specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging (radiology) procedures (exams/tests) such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound.

What is required to work in Radiology in the UK?

The PLAB course is designed towards Junior Doctors and can be completed if you have completed an internship from one of several recognised bodies – if you have over 5 years post graduate experience it is likely you will take the prestigious FRCR route. This is required to secure a Consultant position in the UK. You will also need to complete the OET or IELTS exam to complete your GMC registration.

Paediatric medicine involves the medical care of infants, children and young people. A paediatrician manages physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the children under their care at every stage of development, in both sickness and health. Paediatrics is concerned not only about immediate management of the ill child but also long-term effects on quality of life, disability and survival. Paediatricians are involved with the prevention, early detection, and management of problems

What is required to work in Paediatrics in the UK?

For Middle Grade and above opportunities in Paeds, the GMC accepts the MRCPCH qualification. More junior candidates can go through the PLAB route, but would ned at least 18 months experience in a pure Paediatric post, rotation experience does not count.

Surgery is one of the most popular specialisms with over 10 sub-specialities. A general surgeon is a specialist who is trained to manage a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body. The surgeon establishes the diagnosis and provides the preoperative, operative, and post-operative care to patients and is often responsible for the comprehensive management of the trauma victim and the critically ill patient. The surgeon acquires knowledge and technical skills in managing medical conditions that relate to the head and neck, breast, skin, and soft tissues, abdominal wall, extremities, and the gastrointestinal, vascular, and endocrine systems.

What is required to work in Surgery in the UK?

The PLAB course is designed towards Junior Doctors and can be completed if you have completed an internship from one of several recognised bodies – if you have over 5 years post graduate experience it is likely you will take the prestigious FRCR route. This is required to secure a Consultant position in the UK. You will also need to complete the OET or IELTS exam to complete your GMC registration.

Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioural disorders.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specialises in mental health, including substance use disorders. Psychiatrists are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems.
It is an understaffed speciality and with the importance given to mental health and well-being, there are great career prospects within the NHS.

What is required to work in Psychiatry in the UK?

The only post graduate qualification accepted by the GMC is MRCPsych, it provides reassurance that the core skill level is equivalent to a UK trained Psychiatrist.

We also cover a number of other specialisms including Ophthalmology, Urology, Gastro, ENT, Dermatology, Haematology, Neurology and many more. If you can’t see your specialism – please get in touch and ask for details, we will be happy to help.