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  1. Medical support worker

    Being a medical support worker in the NHS offers international medical graduates experience of working in the NHS. Under supervision of a senior doctor, they are able to perform many essential routine clinical tasks.

    You;ll need a a medical degree from a university recognised by the GMC, proficiency in English to satisfy GMC requirements (Grade B OET or 7.5 IELTS for PLAB candidates), post-graduate clinical experience to include an internship and be resident in the UK and have the right to work.
    You'll be paid at band 6 of the NHS Terms and Condtions. You'll work 37 hours per week and it may involve some evenings and weekends
    You’ll need the basic clinical skills needed to be a doctor and need to meet the GMC standards of “Good Medical Practice”
    Being a medical support worker provides opportunities in a wide number of medical specialties and is an excellent introduction to the NHS. Your next career step would be joining the GMC register, allowing you apply for specialist training or a job as a trust doctor.

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