Thank you Dr. It has become a very long journey but finally I am in middle of getting registered. And have been hearing so many of these things and had been wondering what's going on but this has made me positive again to get into the applying process.
Thank you so much for this video. I really needed to hear all this because all the negativity about saturation and problems online was starting to get to my head and demotivating me
Thanks for explaining the current situation. Majority of the doctors got jobs don’t talk in different platforms. Might be busy with job !😅 Ok others are like screaming as No job No job. If there is one post and 2 candidate then employer must choose one. So focusing on profile is a must.
I would like to add a point regarding clinical attachment. It is true that you don't necessarily need one, but some trusts only accept applications from the doctors who have done a clinical attachment at their Trust. Also, doing a clinical attachment might help you land a job in a Trust, as the consultants might be impressed by your professionalism and work, and in the end, they might just want you for the job, instead of looking through countless job applications and conducting interviews.
Thank you for this video. Actually, based on my personal perspective, I have noticed that getting a job in the UK has become way difficult in the last few years. I know it depends on many factors, but it is not an easy process. Many doctors are struggling to get even a single interview, which is frustrating.
When we started in the UK, there was no shortage occupancy. We had to wait for UK citizens to first get a job. We weren't allowed visas easily. So we have to disagree. Things have become easier, but yes, competition is there. That isn't something that's limited to the UK, however. And as we mentioned, you can always apply for training if you feel non training is taking too long.
The struggle is real!! I literally have done and have everything in my CV multiple CPD courses by well known places and Teaching courses, publications, Audits, Qip, Clinical Attachments, ALS, ATLS, enough work experience but just got one interview after too many applications and will be giving up my license in 2 months. Got my competencies signed and applied to training this year. I know its a risky step but no option left.
As we've said in the video, these are not the important factors to getting hired. It's great that you've done all these things, but by your own account you did land an interview which it seems did not pan out. So it isn't bleak. But you've got the right portfolio for a training application, so good luck on that interview!
What job title should I search on track jobs for my first job as a newly graduated, with full gmc registeration, who isn't applying through the UKFPO pathway?
Helo Dr I hope u are fine can you please confirm if GMC has recently raised OET/ielts score for foundation year 2.. it was 360 in oet and 7 in ielts I have checked it shows 400 and 7.5 respectively can you please elaborate?
Ive been exclusively applying for more than a year. Had to give up my license. I did all the right steps but failed still. I even have an internship. I still dont understand the reason i stopped having interviews after the initial months.
I have just a pass and not a class for my bachelors degree, but i have mrcs. Would having just a pass affect my chances of getting a job as I dont have honours for my bachelors?
Thank you very much for this video. Can I apply for jobs in different specialites even though I registered with a post-graduate qualification and I've been focusing on one specific speciality?
Hey doc I'm currently in 1st year of mbbs and I have been hearing that there is a lot of saturation in uk for imgs and people aren't getting jobs and the situation will worsen by the time I graduate. Should i still concider for this option?
Hello, I am going to finish med school in Hungary. Do you think getting an opportunity to do 1st year foundation in UK will still be hard within 2 years? Im from asia
And yet we know of individuals who obtained registration and had jobs within a few months. Even the GMC data shows on average, PLAB doctors get a job within 5-7 months. So there needs to be some introspection.
@@RoadToUKbut that’s data from almost 10 years ago only until 2022. I am sure that if you took data from 2022 to 2024 you will have very different results. Yes, some individuals got a job quite quickly but the competition is through the roof and I don’t think it’s fair to say otherwise. The consultants at my partner’s hospital were absolutely shocked when they saw how many applications there are for the fy1/2 positions and the deciding factor is starting to be whether you have NHS experience, and clinical attachment is not enough. Other consultants are reporting that the departments are cutting down on budgets for resident doctors and even for consultants! I just don’t think it’s fair to be misleading people with modified facts which fit the narrative you want.
@@lucyreynolds5473 No it is not. Please read the GMC workforce report thoroughly. Aside from that, we have personally helped and seen MANY doctors obtain jobs in a good course of time. Doctors wouldn't be listed as a shortage occupancy if there wasn't a need, but at the same time one has to apply appropriately and with a good application. The sheer number of applications we have seen that are vague, filled with errors, or otherwise not well written are astounding. Additionally you will find many will obtain an interview but not be successful. Again, that doesn't mean there aren't jobs.
Recently we've heard news of physician associates being hired to replace Doctors, hence the seeming hiring freeze or oversaturation occuring in the UK. Any thoughts about this?
Hello,please guide me how long should a candidate stay in the UK after PLAB 2 exam, some people say to not stat more than 3-4 month on a 6 month standard visit visa, but I couldn't find the evidence. I am asking in regards to next visa application for the job
I've been trying to get an interview call as a junior doctor for last 5 months. Applied for 300+! Still no interview call. What's your take on this? As a part of middle class family, my family is frustrated at this point giving me money for Plab. How's that possible that I'm even getting rejected for FY1?
Sorry to say but based on how much you have written in such short time, you sound arrogant. I think even if someone told you exactly what you need to do you would not. So they have rightly said. And if you are so confident, apply for training. If you did attachment but still not job from them, it speaks volumes.
After the clinical attachment, have you asked why they could not hire you? Have you reviewed your application for shortcomings and ways to improve (outside of further external efforts)?
আসসালামু আলাইকুম। আমার একটা কোয়েশ্চেন আছে স্যার। আমি যদি নন ট্রেইনিং জব এ থেকে ১-২ বছর NHS clinical experience নিয়ে ট্রেইনিং জব এর জন্য apply করি তাহলে আমি কোন লেভেল থেকে জব পেতে পারি? আর সাথে যদি MRCP আমি বাংলাদেশ থেকেই complete করে যাই তাহলে??? স্যার একটু জানালে খুব উপকার হতো।
Hi doctor. Thanks for making this video. Things been quite depressing , demotivating on social media. This video gave me some positive energy . Me with my friend was thinking of PLAB . Then after hearing all these things we decided to give our MRCP from our home country. Will it be possible that we can apply every sector of job as junior doctor holding MRCP or we have to stick to medicine only …? Again thanks. Keep on motivating. Allah bless you. ❤
I've reviewed my CV from 2 persons already working in NHS. They said it was perfect. Still no interview call. They are just saying I'm fit for jobs. Now what can I do?
Now I feel like I did a mistake believing everything in social media which gave me waves of hopes for UK jobs. Unfortunately it's not that easy anymore. Maybe Plab was the biggest mistake of my life. By this time if I would join fcps or residency, maybe wouldn't be this frustrated.
This is just pure venting on your part, without substance. We've provided options and tips, but only ultimately you can help yourself. If you think this isn't for you, then that's up to you.
I have been applying for more than 1 year now and not even 1 job i have got. Did clinical attachment also. You may call it as venting bit that's the truth. Not everyone is lucky
People aren't even getting jobs for the background they have worked with. Isn't it kinda foolish to apply for something they don't have experience to work with? Also now they want requirements like membership exams completed and ALS training in FY1!! How's that possible for junior doctors?
No it's not foolish. You should be applying at your level even if the essential criteria state as you say. It's obvious you are angry and frustrated, but introspection is an important part of growth.
Salute you Dr. Ibrahim & Dr. Ibreez, much thankful for this informative & timely session! May I ask some relevant questions? 1. In my home country, specialty training in Internal medicine is done through attaining a masters in internal medicine (3 years). Do you have any info on IMGs with GMC registration & ready for UK jobs that have acquired jobs before completing specialty training in their home countries (especially if this masters route in their home country)? Would it be possible then to entire into group 2 IM subspecialties' training if one has done 2 out of their 3 years in their home countries? 2. Could you comment on the probability of getting into NHS employment for this special category of doctors: Jobless & well-registered IMG doctors that have attained at least one or two months of clinical attachment within The UK, but are still searching for employment within both The UK as well as their home countries. Thank you!
1. Please see ua-cam.com/video/Lr-ufHzD6WI/v-deo.htmlsi=zJlsgVde6biXLjkl & ua-cam.com/video/rtOGiYjTwj0/v-deo.htmlsi=RemxaXcIqof2pR9c 2. Unfortunately, there is no data on this to provide a number, but ultimately, experience means very little if your application is not up to par.
@@RoadToUK In summary (question 1), just clarifying- are doctors undertaking masters in medicine able to be employed in UK before completing their 3 or 4 years of home-country training (a Masters degree)?
Hello , First of all thank you to both of you for all the videos and honest advice,that too for free I am hoping for a one on one session for my queries with either you or Abriz . I have actually sent you my story in detail on Instagram, along with the question, so if its possible to answer there ?
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Thank you Dr. It has become a very long journey but finally I am in middle of getting registered. And have been hearing so many of these things and had been wondering what's going on but this has made me positive again to get into the applying process.
Good luck!
Thank you so much for this video. I really needed to hear all this because all the negativity about saturation and problems online was starting to get to my head and demotivating me
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for explaining the current situation. Majority of the doctors got jobs don’t talk in different platforms. Might be busy with job !😅 Ok others are like screaming as No job No job. If there is one post and 2 candidate then employer must choose one. So focusing on profile is a must.
Good luck!
@@RoadToUK Thank you so much Dr
Actually we need more people to say like this. Need a community of people with hope.
I would like to add a point regarding clinical attachment. It is true that you don't necessarily need one, but some trusts only accept applications from the doctors who have done a clinical attachment at their Trust. Also, doing a clinical attachment might help you land a job in a Trust, as the consultants might be impressed by your professionalism and work, and in the end, they might just want you for the job, instead of looking through countless job applications and conducting interviews.
*provided there are vacancies at that Trust
Most definitely! We've discussed that further here: ua-cam.com/video/Om1u9l5ZNUo/v-deo.htmlsi=QvTphFHBaAKh0M7X
Thank you for this video. Actually, based on my personal perspective, I have noticed that getting a job in the UK has become way difficult in the last few years. I know it depends on many factors, but it is not an easy process. Many doctors are struggling to get even a single interview, which is frustrating.
When we started in the UK, there was no shortage occupancy. We had to wait for UK citizens to first get a job. We weren't allowed visas easily.
So we have to disagree. Things have become easier, but yes, competition is there. That isn't something that's limited to the UK, however. And as we mentioned, you can always apply for training if you feel non training is taking too long.
@RoadToUK
Thank you. Your inputs are much appreciated.
@@RoadToUKis training less competitive than non training, in your opinion?
What is basic salary for trainee ?
The struggle is real!! I literally have done and have everything in my CV multiple CPD courses by well known places and Teaching courses, publications, Audits, Qip, Clinical Attachments, ALS, ATLS, enough work experience but just got one interview after too many applications and will be giving up my license in 2 months. Got my competencies signed and applied to training this year. I know its a risky step but no option left.
Gosh same. Finally someone like me
No one is ready to accept that the saturation is real. Especially when they are hiring PA’s these days. They are a threat to Junior doctor jobs.
As we've said in the video, these are not the important factors to getting hired. It's great that you've done all these things, but by your own account you did land an interview which it seems did not pan out. So it isn't bleak.
But you've got the right portfolio for a training application, so good luck on that interview!
@@drdoctor3961 true brother. Surprisingly no one is talking about PAs.
@@RoadToUKThank you ❤
What job title should I search on track jobs for my first job as a newly graduated, with full gmc registeration, who isn't applying through the UKFPO pathway?
Helo Dr I hope u are fine can you please confirm if GMC has recently raised OET/ielts score for foundation year 2.. it was 360 in oet and 7 in ielts I have checked it shows 400 and 7.5 respectively can you please elaborate?
Is it true but gmc accepted my oet scores (B) for my plab 1?
@@Anusha-rq6vc Plab 1 is different. they still accept B OET and 7 IELTS but to apply for foundation program it is 400 OET and 7.5 ielts
I want to apply for fy-1, does that have any other eligibility criteria or same as fy-2 and is it more difficult to get into fy-1 than fy-2
Depends, are you aiming for UKFP or non training FY1 jobs?
Thank you so much dear doctor.
You're most welcome!
What is maximum age for gp to apply ?
Ive been exclusively applying for more than a year. Had to give up my license. I did all the right steps but failed still. I even have an internship. I still dont understand the reason i stopped having interviews after the initial months.
Have you also looked into why your interviews weren't successful?
What do you mean by giving up you license ?
After almost another year, have you got a job?
Can you please make a detailed video of plab vs mrcp based on current NHS situation and put out pros and cons
I have been applying for 8 month,I have 7 years experience,I have ALS,a certified audit course all that is needed yet not a single shortlisting
Have you explored why that may be?
Haii after 9 months, what is the situation now? Still zero shortlisting?
I have just a pass and not a class for my bachelors degree, but i have mrcs. Would having just a pass affect my chances of getting a job as I dont have honours for my bachelors?
Thank you very much for this video. Can I apply for jobs in different specialites even though I registered with a post-graduate qualification and I've been focusing on one specific speciality?
Yes.
Does NHS prefer middle grade doctor working in a very small facility or a junior doctor, Medical Officer who is working at a busy tertiary hospital?
There is no such stated preference.
Hey doc I'm currently in 1st year of mbbs and I have been hearing that there is a lot of saturation in uk for imgs and people aren't getting jobs and the situation will worsen by the time I graduate. Should i still concider for this option?
study for mbbs properly. your time will come after mbbs then look for what field you want to study. now is not the time to think about plab .
Do you have to give up your license if you don’t get a Job in a specified period of time?
Yes
It's an option, otherwise you'll need to complete an appraisal to stay valid.
Can we directly move to either Newzealand or Australia after getting GMC registration???
We have no idea regarding those pathways.
Need a year experience in UK to move to Australia without needing an exam
so that experience of one year can be anything like fron fy2 to any nontraining job. Could you plz clarify@@oluwasegunkolade2826
Hello, I am going to finish med school in Hungary. Do you think getting an opportunity to do 1st year foundation in UK will still be hard within 2 years? Im from asia
PLAB UK route is dead. My friends are still jobless after getting GMC reg last year April
And yet we know of individuals who obtained registration and had jobs within a few months. Even the GMC data shows on average, PLAB doctors get a job within 5-7 months. So there needs to be some introspection.
@@RoadToUKbut that’s data from almost 10 years ago only until 2022. I am sure that if you took data from 2022 to 2024 you will have very different results. Yes, some individuals got a job quite quickly but the competition is through the roof and I don’t think it’s fair to say otherwise. The consultants at my partner’s hospital were absolutely shocked when they saw how many applications there are for the fy1/2 positions and the deciding factor is starting to be whether you have NHS experience, and clinical attachment is not enough. Other consultants are reporting that the departments are cutting down on budgets for resident doctors and even for consultants!
I just don’t think it’s fair to be misleading people with modified facts which fit the narrative you want.
@@lucyreynolds5473 No it is not. Please read the GMC workforce report thoroughly. Aside from that, we have personally helped and seen MANY doctors obtain jobs in a good course of time. Doctors wouldn't be listed as a shortage occupancy if there wasn't a need, but at the same time one has to apply appropriately and with a good application. The sheer number of applications we have seen that are vague, filled with errors, or otherwise not well written are astounding. Additionally you will find many will obtain an interview but not be successful. Again, that doesn't mean there aren't jobs.
Is it necessary to do a clinical attachment to secure a job in nhs ? Genuine answers please
Please see: ua-cam.com/video/Om1u9l5ZNUo/v-deo.htmlsi=anxqi1U5yVBG1JYX
Recently we've heard news of physician associates being hired to replace Doctors, hence the seeming hiring freeze or oversaturation occuring in the UK. Any thoughts about this?
A video on this will be out soon!
Thank you 👍
You are welcome!
Great points
Thanks!
can we apply to st1 or st2 level jobs without experience?
Please see: ua-cam.com/video/TG0gJGlICD4/v-deo.htmlsi=rOca5UcXhO6RN42j
No
Hello,please guide me how long should a candidate stay in the UK after PLAB 2 exam, some people say to not stat more than 3-4 month on a 6 month standard visit visa, but I couldn't find the evidence. I am asking in regards to next visa application for the job
Did u get answer .?
So long as you don't overstay your visa, there is no hard and fast rule.
I've been trying to get an interview call as a junior doctor for last 5 months. Applied for 300+! Still no interview call. What's your take on this? As a part of middle class family, my family is frustrated at this point giving me money for Plab. How's that possible that I'm even getting rejected for FY1?
Is this really true ?
Have you considered what we've said and reflected on your situation accordingly?
@@RoadToUK yes. Literally everything. Even have ILS from uk, attachment, clinical experience of 2 years.
Sorry to say but based on how much you have written in such short time, you sound arrogant. I think even if someone told you exactly what you need to do you would not.
So they have rightly said. And if you are so confident, apply for training.
If you did attachment but still not job from them, it speaks volumes.
What do you have in your cv?
To get full gmc registration, do we require to have permanent licence to practice in our home country ?
No.
It's good to hear that!! I have been trying persistently for almost a year, yet no interview call!!
For a year ? Are you serious ?
Then you cv needs to be checked
Nothing to do with her cv, there are no jobs. And the released ones have 1000 applicants in first hour.
Please
Regarding Ob gyn
Is there saturation of nhs in such field
Its been 6 months. 3 months of clinical attachment. Done a qip and an audit. No luck. I am here on spouse visa. Frustrated and depressed. Hopeless
Have you been doing something in the mean time? Join somewhere, they like when people want to progress their carriers
@@helheimpanda no. My situation was very bad. Beyond explanation
I am sorry to hear that but keep at it, trust me it takes like 6-8months to get jobs anyway
After the clinical attachment, have you asked why they could not hire you? Have you reviewed your application for shortcomings and ways to improve (outside of further external efforts)?
I got the job in the same hospital I have done attachment. Thank you
আসসালামু আলাইকুম। আমার একটা কোয়েশ্চেন আছে স্যার। আমি যদি নন ট্রেইনিং জব এ থেকে ১-২ বছর NHS clinical experience নিয়ে ট্রেইনিং জব এর জন্য apply করি তাহলে আমি কোন লেভেল থেকে জব পেতে পারি? আর সাথে যদি MRCP আমি বাংলাদেশ থেকেই complete করে যাই তাহলে??? স্যার একটু জানালে খুব উপকার হতো।
How to search jobs in the UK ?
Hi doctor. Thanks for making this video. Things been quite depressing , demotivating on social media. This video gave me some positive energy .
Me with my friend was thinking of PLAB . Then after hearing all these things we decided to give our MRCP from our home country. Will it be possible that we can apply every sector of job as junior doctor holding MRCP or we have to stick to medicine only …?
Again thanks. Keep on motivating. Allah bless you. ❤
You can freely apply across specialties, but it may present a hindrance in your experience.
I've reviewed my CV from 2 persons already working in NHS. They said it was perfect. Still no interview call. They are just saying I'm fit for jobs. Now what can I do?
Your CV or your job profile? Because those are two different things. Even still, have you considered the other options we've outlined in the video?
Now I feel like I did a mistake believing everything in social media which gave me waves of hopes for UK jobs. Unfortunately it's not that easy anymore. Maybe Plab was the biggest mistake of my life. By this time if I would join fcps or residency, maybe wouldn't be this frustrated.
This is just pure venting on your part, without substance. We've provided options and tips, but only ultimately you can help yourself. If you think this isn't for you, then that's up to you.
I have been applying for more than 1 year now and not even 1 job i have got. Did clinical attachment also. You may call it as venting bit that's the truth. Not everyone is lucky
Do we need to stay there until we get job??
No.
People aren't even getting jobs for the background they have worked with. Isn't it kinda foolish to apply for something they don't have experience to work with? Also now they want requirements like membership exams completed and ALS training in FY1!! How's that possible for junior doctors?
No it's not foolish. You should be applying at your level even if the essential criteria state as you say. It's obvious you are angry and frustrated, but introspection is an important part of growth.
MJBG@@RoadToUK
mbbs in uk Bangla video chahiye ❤
Salute you Dr. Ibrahim & Dr. Ibreez, much thankful for this informative & timely session! May I ask some relevant questions?
1. In my home country, specialty training in Internal medicine is done through attaining a masters in internal medicine (3 years). Do you have any info on IMGs with GMC registration & ready for UK jobs that have acquired jobs before completing specialty training in their home countries (especially if this masters route in their home country)?
Would it be possible then to entire into group 2 IM subspecialties' training if one has done 2 out of their 3 years in their home countries?
2. Could you comment on the probability of getting into NHS employment for this special category of doctors: Jobless & well-registered IMG doctors that have attained at least one or two months of clinical attachment within The UK, but are still searching for employment within both The UK as well as their home countries.
Thank you!
Welcome
1. Please see ua-cam.com/video/Lr-ufHzD6WI/v-deo.htmlsi=zJlsgVde6biXLjkl & ua-cam.com/video/rtOGiYjTwj0/v-deo.htmlsi=RemxaXcIqof2pR9c
2. Unfortunately, there is no data on this to provide a number, but ultimately, experience means very little if your application is not up to par.
Please tag me if anyone answers
@@RoadToUK In summary (question 1), just clarifying- are doctors undertaking masters in medicine able to be employed in UK before completing their 3 or 4 years of home-country training (a Masters degree)?
@@RoadToUK How about having full royal college qualifications but off employment due to preparations (with previous excellent work experience)?
Are you really saying the truth ??
Why would we lie?
False hopes 😢
How so?
Hello ,
First of all thank you to both of you for all the videos and honest advice,that too for free
I am hoping for a one on one session for my queries with either you or Abriz .
I have actually sent you my story in detail on Instagram, along with the question, so if its possible to answer there ?
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