You have received a letter with offer of employment and a point of contact within the Human Resources department of the Hospital you will work in.
Useful documents to bring:
- Passport
- Medicine/Vaccination history
- Good standing certificate from ALL prior employers
- Police clearance from countries resided in in the last 10 years
- Letter from employing body confirming offer of employment
- Medical Qualification Certificates
- Driving license (if you have one)
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Visa
- Evidence of where you will be staying.
Accommodation
Most hospitals provide temporary accommodation for individuals or families. Please email the accommodation officer early on to enquire. There may be a waiting list.
If considering renting, search for areas that are safe and easy to commute to and from your base hospital. There are websites like Rightmove, Zoopla and SpareRoom (and many others) that advertise properties. It is advisable to view the property physically and not rely on virtual tours.
Shadowing Period
We strongly recommend you approach the employing Intensive Care Unit to arrange/discuss a period of shadowing. This means you will spend time observing your colleagues, and getting time to sign off basic procedures before you are officially on the rota. Not all trusts/health boards provide this, but it is worth negotiating before you start.
