Perks of being a doctor in the UK

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You might be wondering why is it worth it to go through all the process of validating your medical diploma to work as a doctor in the UK. I know, it’s a lengthy process. But in this blog post I’ll show you what you can expect from working and living in this beautiful country, that will prove to you why the process is so worth it!

 

Employment

Whilst the healthcare sector in other countries may be overcrowded, that is definitely not the case for the United Kingdom. Finding a job is literally the easiest part of all this journey!

1.    After the pandemic, the NHS is extremely understaffed and underprepared to attend the whole population

2.    After BREXIT many foreign doctors left the country, contributing to that shortage

3.    Due to the long time it takes students to become Doctors in the UK (10+ years), there’s a lack of motivation amongst the younger generation to pursue this career today

4.    For this upcoming winter, the UK is expected to have a shortage of 50.000 doctors, making healthcare providers desperate for new potential workers

That’s why most companies will sponsor your working visa if you have all the GMC qualifications!

 

Opportunities

There are so many, I could list them all day. But here are a few:

¡  Work experience at one of the largest healthcare systems in the world

¡  Considerably advance your career and add far more value to any CV due to the institution's global recognition

¡  Excellent training and development opportunities, including the possibility to get specific UK Royal College certificates

¡  Access to cutting-edge research

¡  Gaining new skills and being faced with different methods of functioning

¡  A diversified, multi-cultural population

 

Quality of life

The United Kingdom has one of the best qualities of life in the world! Here are some of the reasons why:

1.    Free healthcare

2.    Quality education

3.    Security and safety

4.    Public transportation

5.    Paid holidays

6.    Opportunities to travel

7.    Affordable access to culture and entertainment

 

Salary

Needless to say, doctors anyway will get paid relatively good money. That’s not different in the UK, but there’s a plus:

¡  Competitive wage rates due to the high demand

¡  The average salary for a Doctor in the UK is £60k-£78k a year plus benefits (public sector)

¡  A single person can live comfortably with £22k a year in London

¡  Better quality of life with more money!