- conforms to article 24 of the Directive,
- or your European degree, combined with your work experience and history of registration in Europe, conform to article 23 paragraph 1 of the Directive.
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If you are a European citizen or any person with EU rights, you can get registration with the Medical Council of Ireland to work or train as a Doctor in Ireland. This is thanks to the Automatic System or the General System of recognition under European Directive 2005/36/EC. Registration in Ireland also includes the right (licence) to practise. Automatic recognition of your medical degree means that you don’t have to pass an exam as a condition for getting registered. It is the route that most European doctors make use of to practise in another member-state of the EU, including Ireland. The key condition for the automatic recognition of your medical degree in Ireland is that it is acceptable under Directive 2005/36/EC. An “acceptable” medical degree: -
Following registration as a Dentist with the GDC, every Dentist wishing to practise NHS dentistry must first be included in the Dental Performer List of either England, or Scotland, or Wales, or Northern Ireland. To be clear, NHS Dental Performer List inclusion is not necessary for private dentistry only. Although private dentistry is gaining ground in the UK, NHS dentistry continues to be the major source of revenue for the majority of dental practices and Associate/Employed Dentists. That’s why most Dentists who aim to work in the UK, especially the newly qualified or relatively inexperienced ones, should realistically aim to achieve inclusion in the NHS Dental Performer List of their chosen UK country. You are perfectly fine doing both NHS and private dentistry in parallel, from the same dental practice, for the same patient and at the same time. There will be differences in how - and how much - you get paid for your services. -
As a Nurse or Midwife, after Brexit your degree can still be recognised automatically for registration by the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council), as long as it is a Relevant European Qualification. If not, then you should likely follow the Test of Competence route. If you are a Nursing Associate, there is a registration route for you via the Test of Competence for Nursing Associates. There are additional requirements that make it quite a challenge for a non-UK qualified Nursing Associate to be recognised in the UK, so it’s wise to seek expert advice before you start your application. Registration from the NMC allows you to practise as a general adult Nurse or a Midwife in:- England
- Scotland
- Wales
- Northern Ireland
- the Channel Islands
- and the Isle of Man.
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You are a dentist, doctor, nurse, pharmacist, midwife, physio or other health professional. To avoid missing out on the chance to interview for jobs in the English / Scottish / Welsh NHS, Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care, Ireland’s public health service, or independent hospitals and GP practices, you need an expertly written custom CV, resume or job application. Or a personal statement to win a place in a Postgraduate programme of study. At UKmed we have created many successful CV’s and job applications for NHS Jobs, TRAC, the Scottish NHS, HSCNI Jobs, Ireland's public hospitals, recruitment agencies, LinkedIn profiles and other targets. We only write copy for health professionals. We never rely on AI banalities. -
UKmed can prepare you for a successful Annual Appraisal. To practise medicine in the UK, you first have to be issued a licence by the GMC (General Medical Council). After that, Appraisal is the requirement that all licensed doctors have their medical practice formally reviewed by an Appraiser annually. To keep your medical licence in the UK, you will have to go through Annual Appraisal approximately once every 12 months. Your Annual Appraisal is part of the GMC's Revalidation framework - one leads to the other. For your Appraisal, you will meet with a qualified and approved Appraiser. If your Appraiser recommends that you should keep your licence, the GMC will most likely uphold that recommendation. It is for the GMC to decide whether you will keep your licence or not. UKmed will support you throughout your Annual Appraisal process, from preparation through to completing the Annual Return. An Annual Return is only necessary outside the NHS, so most Doctors will not need an Annual Return. -
The English-language version of this page is currently under construction. We hope to have it up and running soon. You can visit the Greek version for now. In the meantime, if you are interested in Specialist Training in the UK or Ireland, we would welcome your questions. We strongly recommend an online career advice consultation with our Lead Coach. -
Too many professionals spend money and time to achieve registration in Ireland, only to then lose it or not use it. If you don't want to be one of them, our StayOK for Doctors in Ireland service is for you.
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Too many Dentists spend money and time to obtain UK registration, only to then lose it or not use it. If you don't want to be one of them, our StayOK for GDC service is for you. -
Read about UKmed's Prepare for Annual Appraisal service in Greek.
UKmed can prepare you for a successful Annual Appraisal.
To practise medicine in the UK, you first have to be issued a licence by the GMC (General Medical Council). After that, Appraisal is the requirement that all licensed doctors have their medical practice formally reviewed by an Appraiser annually. To keep your medical licence in the UK, you will have to go through Annual Appraisal approximately once every 12 months. Your Annual Appraisal is part of the GMC's Revalidation framework - one leads to the other. For your Appraisal, you will meet with a qualified and approved Appraiser. If your Appraiser recommends that you should keep your licence, the GMC will most likely uphold that recommendation. It is for the GMC to decide whether you will keep your licence or not. UKmed will support you throughout your Annual Appraisal process, from preparation through to completing the Annual Return. An Annual Return is only necessary outside the NHS, so most Doctors will not need an Annual Return. -
HCPC (the Health & Care Professions Council) is the UK’s biggest professional regulator in terms of the number of professions it regulates. You have to obtain registration with the HCPC before you may practise anywhere in the UK under one of the following protected titles:- Arts Therapist
- Biomedical Scientist
- Chiropodist / Podiatrist
- Clinical Scientist
- Dietitian
- Hearing Aid Dispenser
- Occupational Therapist
- Operating Department Practitioner
- Orthoptist
- Paramedic
- Physiotherapist
- Practitioner Psychologist – see important note below
- Prosthetist / Orthotist
- Radiographer
- Speech and Language Therapist.
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After Brexit your Pharmacist’s degree can be recognised automatically for registration:- either in England, Wales and Scotland through the General Pharmaceutical Council
- or in Northern Ireland through the PSNI (Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland),
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You are a dentist, doctor, nurse, pharmacist, midwife, physio or other health professional. To avoid missing out on the chance to interview for jobs in the English / Scottish / Welsh NHS, Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care, Ireland’s public health service, or independent hospitals and GP practices, you need an expertly written custom CV, resume or job application. Or a personal statement to win a place in a Postgraduate programme of study. At UKmed we have created many successful CV’s and job applications for NHS Jobs, TRAC, the Scottish NHS, HSCNI Jobs, Ireland's public hospitals, recruitment agencies, LinkedIn profiles and other targets. We only write copy for health professionals. We never rely on AI banalities.