Psychiatry is a branch of medicine dealing with people with a huge range of mental health conditions.
- NHS jobs in Psychiatry
- GMC registration
- Blogs and MRCPsych exam resources
- Register your interest in NHS vacancies
NHS jobs in Psychiatry
The Royal College of Psychiatrists 2021 workforce census shows the number of unfilled consultant posts has increased by 49.6%. The shortage of psychiatrists means many people are waiting longer than they should for specialist treatment.
We’re dedicated to connecting skilled Psychiatrists with rewarding NHS positions across the UK.
Whether you’re a Consultant, Specialist, Specialty Doctor or Registrar in Psychiatry, our comprehensive range of opportunities cater to various experience levels and sub-speciality interests, ensuring that you find the perfect fit for your career aspirations.
GMC registration
The General Medical Council (GMC) are a public body that maintains the official register of medical practitioners within the UK.
- All doctors must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) to practise in the UK. There are various types of GMC registration depending on the job role that you’re pursuing, and different pathways for applying.
- You must have an acceptable medical qualification to apply for GMC registration.
- The GMC requires additional proof for your application, such as evidence of your English proficiency and details of your internship. You must also get your qualifications independently verified before the GMC approves your registration application.
- If you’re planning to apply for GMC registration using a postgraduate qualification (i.e. MRCPsych), you can check the list of accepted postgraduate qualifications here.
- If you have an EEA or Swiss primary and/or specialist medical qualification classed as a “relevant European qualification”, you may be able to apply for GMC full and/or specialist registration using those qualifications. You can find out if your qualification is a relevant European qualification by selecting the country where you qualified here.
- You must be on the GMC’s specialist register to take up a job as a substantive (permanent) NHS consultant. International doctors who haven’t completed a GMC-approved programme to obtain to obtain their CCT, can apply to join the GMC specialist register via the CESR pathway.
