Start your NHS journey with Doctors Gateway
Opportunities for internationally trained Doctors looking to relocate to the UK.
The Doctors Gateway programmes provide a pathway to permanent employment within the UK’s healthcare system, the National Health Service (NHS). Explore the range of programmes and support we offer to help you take the next step in your medical career.
At Doctors Gateway, we are committed to helping Doctors of all grades and expertise gain valuable experience within the UK’s NHS. Whether you’re an International Medical Graduate (IMG) or an experienced Doctor seeking opportunities in the UK, Doctors Gateway has a programme to suit you.
Our blog entries will guide you through everything you need to know about Doctors Gateway, including:
- Our purpose and inception
- The different programmes you can access
- The extensive support we offer
- The team that will guide you every step of the way
- Our partnerships with NHS Trusts and Royal Colleges
- Next steps to permanent employment
Our mission is to help you find the right path into the NHS. From progressing applications to providing hands-on experience within NHS Trusts, the Doctors Gateway programmes support you at every stage.
Our purpose and inception
Doctors Gateway was established in response to the increasing demand for Doctors in the NHS and has been successfully placing medical professionals since 2019. The service streamlines the recruitment processes for internationally trained Doctors looking to work in the UK. In doing so, Doctors Gateway introduced three programmes for junior, middle, and senior-grade Doctors, respectively, ensuring an appropriate opportunity is available at each level. Each of the three programmes is two-years in duration and provides both continuous employment at an NHS partner Trust (hospital) and professional development.
The three programmes are:
- Specialist programme
- Plus programme
- EU programme
We also have several additional programmes to supplement career progression.
Further information
Read further information on all our programmes here.