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Would you like to
live and work in
England?
The NHS is looking for GPs to work in the area of
SOUTH EAST LONDON
NHS England Gateway reference: 07948
INTRODUCTION
The National Health Service in England is running an international recruitment
campaign for family doctors. In England these are called General Practitioners or
GPs. We plan to recruit around 2,000 GPs from overseas by 2020. They will work
alongside GPs we train in England to develop an exciting range of health services
away from hospitals and in local community settings.
This brochure explains the importance of GPs in providing healthcare to our population. It tells you about the
application process and what to expect when you apply. We are recruiting GPs for many areas across England.
This brochure gives you an idea of the benefits and opportunities available to you if you choose to work in
South East London.
WHY WORK AS A GP IN ENGLAND?
GPs in England are the foundation of the NHS. They are usually the first person
a patient turns to for help and they deal with a whole range of health problems.
They are general experts in the whole field of medicine for adults and children.
They manage the healthcare of all their patients, including acute illness, long term
conditions and mental health problems.
GPs usually work in practices, often leading teams which include nurses, healthcare assistants, practice
managers, receptionists and other staff. Practices also work closely with other healthcare professionals,
such as health visitors, midwives, pharmacists, physiotherapists, mental health services and social care services.
GPs provide continuing medical care for patients in the community or they will refer patients to hospital clinics
for further assessment or treatment by specialists. Nine out of 10 NHS patients are seen in English general
practice, and nearly nine out of 10 patients rate their experience of their GP practice as good. Because GPs
often lead the continuing development of the NHS in England, we are investing an additional £2.4bn a
year into general practice by 2021. The money is being used to recruit more doctors and other healthcare
professionals, improve buildings and extend the use of information technology so general practice can offer
more and better services to meet people’s needs.
Any GP recruited under the international recruitment programme and working in the UK before 29 March
2019 will be able to stay and enjoy the same rights and benefits as now and qualifications of EU doctors will
continue to be recognised if they were obtained before 29 March 2019. Recruitment will go beyond March
2019 and while we do not know details of a future immigration system yet, we will make clear how it applies
to this programme as soon as possible.
1.2M PEOPLE 40,500 GPs
Many GPs choose to work in England because of the attractive salaries and benefits. But the work offers
much more: the chance to extend your clinical experience as part of a team of 1.2 million NHS employees,
all of whom are proud to work for a ‘national treasure’ and many of whom have come to England from
across the globe.
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GENERAL PRACTICE AND YOU
• If you choose to apply to work as a GP in South East London you will be supported with dedicated
training programmes, help with meeting language requirements and in meeting the standards of the
national Induction and Refresher (I&R) Scheme.
• You will have an opportunity to meet with staff from the recruiting practices and to learn more about
them and the local areas. This will help you and the practices decide if this is the best place for you to
live and work.
• Practices involved in this recruitment scheme will be offering attractive and competitive salaries.
• You and your family will be offered help to relocate to the area and continued support while you
settle into your new community.
THE CANDIDATE PROCESS
If you apply to be a GP in England this is the application process you will follow:
STEP
An initial conversation in your own country with the recruitment agency for the area you are interested
1 in working in and some background checks (including police checks).
STEP You will be asked to take an English test organised by the recruitment agency. The agency will use
2 the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Occupational English Test (medicine
version) proficiency test for people wishing to study or work in English speaking countries.
STEP You will have an interview in your own country by Skype. You start your registration with the General
3 Medical Council (GMC). The GMC is the organisation which sets standards for doctors in the United
Kingdom. You need to be registered with the GMC and be on the GMC’s GP Register to work as a GP
in England. You will be invited to complete a self-assessment to help identify any training needs.
STEP
You visit your chosen area to find out more about where you will be working and to meet other
4 international GPs. You will have a second interview and an assessment of your learning needs.
STEP
Once you pass your second interview you will be able to join the programme. You will be allocated to a
5 GP practice within the region.
STEP You will be provided with a minimum of three months of training and observation in your employing
6 practice to prepare you for the I&R assessments and improve your English language skills. You will then
spend a minimum of six months treating patients with supervision and support from a senior GP at
your practice.
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THE NHS OFFERS A
COMPETITIVE PAY PACKAGE FOR GPS
Once you have gained entry to the National Medical Performers List without conditions you can expect to
earn a salary of between £68,000 and £72,000 per year. This salary is the same across all parts of the NHS in
England excluding London where you will receive additional funds to help with the increased living costs there,
known as London weighting.
Alongside your salary there are many other financial benefits including paid maternity and paternity leave,
parental and carers leave.
THE NHS IN ENGLAND
The National Health Service was founded in 1948, based on the principle that
good healthcare should be available to all, regardless of wealth.
With the exception of some charges, such as prescriptions, optical services and dental services, the NHS in
England remains free at the point of use for all UK residents.
In 2014, the Commonwealth Fund declared that in comparison with the healthcare systems of 10 other
countries (Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland
and the US) the NHS was the most impressive overall. The NHS was rated as the best system for its efficiency,
safety, effectiveness, co-ordination and patient-centred care.
The NHS covers It deals with more than
54.3M PEOPLE 1M PATIENTS
in England every 36 hours
The NHS employs And has more than
JOBS
1.2M PEOPLE 40,500 GPs
4LIVING IN...
SOUTH EAST LONDON
London, the capital
of the UK, is a
21st century
city with history
stretching back to
Roman times
5HEALTH SERVICES IN
SOUTH EAST LONDON
Covering the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth,
Lewisham and Southwark, the sub-region of South East London
has a population of 1.67 million.
Across South East London there are six major healthcare providers.
These are: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust,
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, South London
and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. There are 232 GP practices across
this area.
A high proportion of the population live in areas that rank amongst the 15 per cent most deprived local
authority areas in the country (Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Greenwich).
Since 2015, NHS organisations and local councils in South East London have been working through Our
Healthier South East London programme (a ‘Sustainability and Transformation Partnership’ programme) to help
people lead healthier and longer lives, improving access and quality of care for everyone, and making the most
efficient use of funding.
SOUTH EAST LONDON
South East London has a diverse and mobile population with some of London’s most significant
cultural landmarks.
This area of London has been the focus of wholesale regeneration for the last decade which has stimulated the
local economy and enhanced London’s cultural, entertainment and leisure offering, particularly in areas such as
Southwark.
It has good transport links by bus, road and train into central London and out into Kent and further afield. It is
also home to excellent sporting facilities, arts and culture and cuisine from around the world.
6LOCATION
South East London
7GREENWICH Don’t miss its vintage and food markets and
Greenwich is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brixton’s O2 Academy.
sitting on the River Thames and is home to the
National Maritime Museum, the Cutty Sark and SOUTHWARK
The Royal Observatory. An iconic borough with a rich history, Southwark
is home to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and Tate
Greenwich Park, a former royal palace site, is Modern art gallery, part of London’s South Bank hub
the oldest of London’s deer parks and is one of of cultural activity.
the largest green spaces in South East London.
Greenwich is also home to another former royal There is no shortage of cultural treats in Southwark
residence, Eltham Palace. – the British Film Institute, Imperial War Museum,
Royal Festival Hall and the Young Vic Theatre.
There is plenty of local entertainment with two Popular landmarks include London Bridge, The
cinemas, lovely waterside pubs, a comedy club and Shard and the Millennium Bridge.
Greenwich Theatre. For music lovers, the O2 arena is
on your doorstep and the Greenwich and Docklands The many neighbourhoods of Southwark
International Festival is one of London’s largest free include the up and coming areas of Bermondsey,
outdoor arts festivals. Camberwell, Peckham, Elephant and Castle and
leafier, affluent areas such as Herne Hill
LEWISHAM and Dulwich.
Lewisham is just 11 kilometres from central
London and one of the best connected areas, BROMLEY
with trains, the Docklands Light Railway and Named after its principal town, Bromley is a leafy
many numerous buses. outer London borough with excellent schools and
good sized houses, lying 19 kilometres and 15
Blackheath is the most affluent area in the borough. minutes from central London.
With its village feel, traditional pubs and boutiques,
Blackheath is known for its vast park, popular for The Kent Down lies within Bromley, making it
sports matches, and the capital’s biggest annual the only London borough to include an Area of
fireworks display. Outstanding Natural Beauty.
There is plenty of live entertainment and nightlife. The Glades Shopping Centre contains many of
One of south London’s oldest theatres, the Catford Bromley’s 400 high street chain shops. Bars and
Broadway, still hosts an eclectic mix of drama, restaurants are in abundance plus a weekly farmers’
comedy and music. The Laban Theatre in Deptford market, providing people with a chance to stock up
showcases new dance works; the New Cross Inn on local, tasty produce.
and The Venue in New Cross have great live music
and the Rivoli Ballroom in Crofton Park is a rare BEXLEY
surviving example of a 1950s dancehall. 22 kilometres south east from the centre of London,
this quiet borough sits on the border with Kent and,
LAMBETH with more than 100 parks, is one of the greenest
Lambeth is one of the most vibrant boroughs in boroughs in the capital.
the capital, with a culturally diverse population and
an excellent assortment of theatres, galleries and There are two good theatres: the Edward Alderton
historic sites as well as museums, film venues and Theatre and Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre. The
more. ruins of Lesnes Abbey are also a popular weekend
destination, set within ancient woodlands with a
It has several distinctive neighbourhoods including playground and parkour zone.
Waterloo, Brixton, Clapham and Oval and landmarks
include the Southbank Centre and Hayward Gallery,
the London Aquarium, London Eye and the historic
Lambeth Palace.
8NOT TO BE MISSED
London’s South Bank has more than 3 kilometres of arts and entertainment venues and events.
It’s popular with Londoners and millions of travellers who visit every year, with many free events.
The Royal Festival Hall and Southbank Centre sit alongside the British Film Institute (BFI), the National Theatre,
the Hayward Gallery, the Globe Theatre, the London Eye, Tate Modern, the Millennium Bridge and more.
The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich is the largest museum of its kind in the world, and has lots of
exhibitions and activities for all ages. The Royal Observatory sits astride the Prime Meridian and houses the
capital’s only planetarium.
For amazing views of London take a trip up The Shard, Europe’s tallest building, or sit outside at Tate Modern’s
riverside restaurant and take in London Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, Somerset House and views of the Thames.
CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
London is famed for its culture and nightlife. Do visit the extraordinary Imperial War Museum, charting the First
World War to present day conflict.
The Horniman Museum and Gardens in Forest Hill houses nationally regarded collections of fossils and
specimens, musical instruments, an aquarium and large landscaped gardens.
Lesser known gems such as the Florence Nightingale Museum and the Old Operating Theatre and Herb Garret,
offer a unique insight into the history of medicine.
HOUSING
South East London is less densely built up than north London. Property prices are some of the more affordable
in the capital and it is fast becoming one of the most popular places for people to live and work.
Whether you want a penthouse flat on the river, a traditional Victorian terrace or a large Edwardian villa, South
East London has it all. Southwark’s property values are soaring, thanks to all the urban redevelopment projects
on the South Bank. House prices in Lambeth are close to the London average, with more affordable family-
friendly homes in outer suburban areas.
The completion of the London Overground in 2012 has meant vastly improved transport links for Catford,
Crystal Palace, Brockley, Forest Hill and Sydenham, which have all seen house price rises.
9SPORT EDUCATION
There are a myriad of sports and leisure clubs and Full-time state education is available for 5-18 year
facilities across South East London for all tastes, both olds and part time nursery places for 3-4 year olds.
indoors and outdoors.
There are also independent schools including the
The Oval Cricket Ground is the home of Surrey famous Dulwich College.
County Cricket Club and traditionally the venue for
the fifth and final Ashes Test. The O2 arena is host More than 15 colleges, universities and professional
to tennis, darts, gymnastics, martial arts, wrestling education institutions are based in South East
and NBA basketball. London, including London South Bank University,
Goldsmiths, University of Greenwich, Camberwell
A great spectator event is the annual London College of Arts, the Trinity Laban Conservatoire
Marathon, which kicks off at Greenwich Park. of Music and Dance and the London College of
The Crystal Palace National Sports Centre hosts Communication.
international athletics and swimming events.
For football fans, the local Premier League team is
Crystal Palace and there is also Championship placed SHOPPING
Millwall and League One Charlton Athletic.
South East London offers some really good markets
for unusual gifts, clothes, jewellery, vintage and
antiques. Don’t miss Brixton Village and Market
FOOD AND DRINK Row, a treasure trove of clothing, jewellery,
homeware, art, music and much more.
South East London has recently seen an explosion
of fantastic places to eat and drink. Southwark’s Greenwich Market is packed with more than 100
Borough Market is London’s finest street food stalls offering arts, crafts, foods, antiques, vintage
market. Nearby Maltby Street Market features and collectables while Gabriel’s Wharf on the South
artisan traders. Bank has a wide selection of jewellery, hats
and clothes.
Lewisham’s Model Market boasts food and drink
from around the world and the award winning
Brockley Market supports local producers
and traders.
Once a rundown arcade, Brixton Village Market is
now home to more than 20 new cafés, restaurants
and takeaways and has become Brixton’s culinary
and cultural hub.
10TRANSPORT
London has an integrated transport system which means that a daily, weekly or monthly passes will allow
you to use the underground system, trains, commuter boats and buses.
LONDON BUSES
London’s bus network covers the city, including South East London, with a 24-hour service.
AIRPORTS
London City Airport is within easy reach of South East London via the Docklands Light Railway and Jubilee
Line. Luton and London Stansted are located on the east and north east side of London. London Gatwick and
London Heathrow are also within easy reach.
ROAD
In London public transport is often a faster way to get to your destination. The Congestion Charge applies to
most vehicles which drive into central London during the week.
TRAIN AND LONDON UNDERGROUND
There are overground and underground trains throughout South East London. From December 2018, transport
links will improve further with the new Elizabeth Line extensions to Woolwich and Abbey Wood, providing
direct trains to central London and to London Heathrow.
WEATHER
London has one of the mildest climates in the UK, but the weather can be unpredictable. Summer can be very
pleasant with temperatures averaging 18°C. However, in recent years London has experienced heatwaves with
temperatures well above 30°C. Typical temperatures for winter are between 2 and 10°C. Temperatures don’t
often drop below freezing and snow isn’t common.
MORE INFORMATION
If you would like more information about our international recruitment programme or about living and working
in South East London the following websites will be useful:
Lonely Planet London Guide – www.lonelyplanet.com/england/london
Visit London – www.visitlondon.com
LONDONIST – www.londonist.com
Visit Greenwich – www.visitgreenwich.org.uk
Visit Bankside – www.visitbankside.com/attractions
Our Healthier South East London – www.ourhealthiersel.nhs.uk
11NHS ENGLAND’S PARTNERS: FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: www.england.nhs.uk/igpr Published April 2018 by NHS England
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