Recruitment 2012

Information about each of the specialties recruiting is available via the 2012 timetable.

To access a specialty advert and/ or application form, please click on the relevant specialty link in the far left Specialty/ Level column of the timetable. This will take you to the advert/ vacancy details page for the specialty in question, from whence you will be able to access the application form once the 2012 application window opens. The first application window for 2012 recruitment will open on 25 November 2011.

The second phase of 2012 recruitment will open in February 2012, with adverts published from 3 February 2012 and application windows opening from 17 February 2012.

National recruitment will be led by London Deanery, Royal Colleges and other deaneries. All information will be available through the 2012 timetable including links to the organisation leading on the recruitment. These can be accessed through the links in the second left column of the 2012 timetable. Information relating to the reference process for each specialty is also available on the reference page of this website. 

Eligibility

All candidates must be eligible for registration with the GMC. Candidates must also ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria with regards to immigration status, English language skills, and the minimum educational entry criteria for the specialty and level as set out in the person specification which is available on the Medical Specialty Training website. Where equivalent postgraduate qualifications or experience are being offered as evidence of entry criteria, it is essential that the candidate provides confirmation from the Royal College if shortlisted for an interview. Shortlisted applicants must be able to provide evidence of their immigration status at interview.

In April 2012 the UK Border Agency will close the Tier 1 (Post Study Work) immigration route.  This route has previously been used by non-UK and non-EEA doctors who have graduated from a UK medical or dental school and have successfully completed their Foundation Programme.

The following advice on when to apply for specialty training will therefore apply for doctors applying for entry to programmes starting after 1 April 2012:

You are eligible to be considered for specialty training (including GP) in both Round 1 and Round 2 if:

• You are a UK or EEA national
• You are a non-UK or non-EEA national and your immigration status allows you to work without restriction in the UK.  For example if you have Tier 1 or dependant status, and no restriction against working as a doctor or dentist in training.
• You are a non-UK or non-EEA national, you graduated from a UK medical or dental school, your immigration status currently entitles you to work in the Foundation Programme and where you would have previously been eligible for Tier 1 (PSW). You will need to apply for Tier 2 sponsorship, but you will be exempt from the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT) in this instance.

You are eligible to apply for core and specialty training in Round 2 if:

• You are a non-UK or non-EEA national who has limited leave to remain in the UK and do not fall into one of the above categories.  You will require Tier 2 sponsorship and will be subject to the RLMT.  

Applicants who are subject to the RLMT may only be considered if there is no suitable UK or EEA national candidate for the post.  As the RLMT will not have been satisfied in Round 1 of the recruitment to specialty training, you should consider applying during Round 2 if the RLMT applies to you.

Evidence of immigration status should normally consist of a biometric residence card, date stamped passport, and accompanying letter from the Home Office. Please visit http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk for more information.
Please refer to the following website for the NHS Employers Terms and Conditions, including details of junior doctor pay scales - www.nhsemployers.org

Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.

We are actively pursuing equal opportunities.

Training Programmes

Please note that the London and KSS deaneries and the London and East of England deaneries are reviewing training programmes that include placements in Local Education Providers in London/KSS or London/East of England. Trainees in these programmes are currently managed by the London Deanery. The review may result in some changes to the rotation details for these programmes and may also result in the management of the training being moved from London to either the KSS Deanery or the East of England Deanery.

How to contact us

We aim to answer all emails in 48 hours (not including weekends or bank holidays). Please ensure you refer to the specialty you are enquiring about when emailing the team. Failure to include this information will result in confirmation emails and may delay the enquiry response time.

Please note the Recruitment Enquiries team will be available to answer all applicant queries at the times below:

Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm email enquiries service

Email - Recruitmentenquiries@londondeanery.ac.uk

To access the London Deanery 2012 online recruitment system please go to: 2012 online portal