Looking for a Doctor job in United Kingdom (2026)?

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Registration first: Plan your GMC registration route (e.g. PLAB or an approved postgraduate qualification) before applying — a job offer and registration go hand in hand.
English test: Sit IELTS or OET early; the GMC's IELTS requirement is 7.0 in each section and 7.5 overall.
CV: Use a structured UK medical CV listing GMC status, training, clinical competencies and audits/research.

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Do you have (or a clear route to) GMC registration?
Have you met the GMC English requirement (IELTS 7.5 overall / 7.0 each, or OET)?
Do you have a sponsoring NHS employer for the Health and Care Worker visa?

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Doctor jobs in United Kingdom — questions answered

Where are doctor jobs in United Kingdom?: The NHS actively recruits international doctors against thousands of vacancies, with particular shortages in General Practice, internal medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry and anaesthetics. Vacancies span big cities and rural/semi-rural regions alike.
What salary range do doctor jobs in United Kingdom pay?: Foundation trainees earn about £27,000–£31,000; specialty trainees £37,000–£47,000; consultants/specialists £57,000–£110,000+ (no upper limit); GPs roughly £78,000–£105,000.
Which cities hire doctors in United Kingdom?: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, regions across the East Midlands, South East, Essex and the North West
Which employers hire doctors in United Kingdom?: NHS trusts and hospitals, NHS GP practices and primary-care networks, Private hospital groups
What licence or credential do you need in United Kingdom?: You must register with the General Medical Council (GMC). International medical graduates usually demonstrate knowledge (e.g. PLAB or an approved route) and English. The GMC requires IELTS ≥7.0 in each section and 7.5 overall (or an accepted OET equivalent).
What work-permit / visa route applies in United Kingdom?: The Health and Care Worker visa is designed for doctors; many NHS trusts offer full sponsorship and relocation support.
What language level do you need?: English at GMC standard — IELTS 7.0 each section / 7.5 overall, or accepted OET. English alone is the working language.

Good to know about Doctor jobs in United Kingdom

The NHS Health and Care Worker visa carries reduced fees and is exempt from the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Many trusts provide structured induction and relocation support for international medical graduates.
Unlike Germany (B2 German + recognition), the UK route works entirely in English — but the GMC's IELTS 7.5 bar is high.
GP and psychiatry posts are often easier to secure than competitive surgical specialties.

Local job sites in United Kingdom (2)

Indeed

uk.indeed.com

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Reed

reed.co.uk

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