The following information includes useful guidance and recommended resources to help you familiarise yourself with working in the NHS in advance of your arrival. It also contains useful contact information which you may need whilst preparing to join us at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

Familiarisation with the NHS and UK Healthcare

Discover How the NHS in England works by watching the explanatory video and supporting guidance produced by The King’s Fund. You may also find it useful to familiarise yourself with the NHS acronyms that are used in practice, and the A-Z of Health Professionals that you may encounter during your training.

The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produces clinical guidance that you should apply to your practice. In addition, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has an online learning platform that provides free courses on a range of medical topics.  

We also recommend that you access the British Medical Association’s (BMA) Toolkit for Doctor’s new to the UK and their guidance on Being an International Junior Doctor in the NHS. In addition, the NHS has developed a guide on Working and Training in the National Health Service guide for International Medical and Dental Graduates.

If you are a medical student transitioning into an F1 post in the NHS, you may also find the Geeky Doctor's Preparation for Practice Guides beneficial. 

Professional Standards

The General Medical Council (GMC) and General Dental Council (GDC) are public organisations that work to keep patients safe and improve Medical and Dental education in the UK by setting and maintaining standards that Doctors and Dentists must comply with. As a healthcare professional in the UK, you need to be aware of the professional standards you must comply with.  

We advise that you read and familiarise yourself with the GMC's Good Medical Practice Guidance or the GDC's Professional Standards and Guidance. In addition, Doctors should review the GMC’s Welcome to UK Practice Case Studies which are designed to help you check your understanding of the Good Medical Practice guidance and how you can apply it to your daily practice.