Clinical attachments are a useful way for international medical graduates to get a taste of the working lives of doctors in the NHS. You can observe a consultant in a relevant specialty without having the responsibility of patient care.
It allows you to gain an overview of medical processes and systems in the NHS by observing a consultant in a relevant speciality at work.
During the attachment, you are not given any responsibility and are not able to make clinical decisions or give clinical advice. However, you may be able to undertake some duties following a risk assessment and under the supervision of a consultant. These include:
- Observing consultations
- Participating in patient administration
- Taking patient histories
- Physical examinations
- Observing surgery
Clinical attachments are not a requirement for GMC registration or working in the NHS. However, you may find the experience usefully contributes towards showing that you meet the standards expected of doctors.
For more information about clinical attachments, visit the British Medical Association website.
Current criteria for clinical attachments
To be considered for clinical attachment with our trust, you:
- Should preferably have full GMC registration
- Must have passed PLAB exams or equivalent
- Are intending to work in the trust
- Will be based in the UK, preferably close to our hospital sites
Before beginning an attachment, you will undertake the necessary pre-engagement checks in line with the NHS Employer Check Standards.
No DBS check will be undertaken as this is an observingrole only. The attachee will be supervised at alltimes.
Please note: The attachment can be ended at short notice by either party if required
Apply for a clinical attachment
If you are interested in an attachment with our trust, you will be asked to complete an application form and provide along with a copy of their CV.
Please contact [email protected] for a copy of the application form.
Not all requests can be accommodated due to demand. We will contact you if your clinical attachment request can be arranged.