The scheme is designed to support:-
- GPs who have left and wish to return to practice in Northern Ireland (having been off the NIPMPL for >2 years)
- GPs new to the workforce in N Ireland who have never previously worked in NHS General Practice.
- IR Scheme Guidance Notes – Click here
The first step is to join the GMC GP register. GMC register application.
Once on the GMC GP register you apply to the scheme using the NIPMPL application here
Once accepted on to the I+R scheme the doctor will be contacted by NIMDTA to discuss the stages in the process.
As a doctor on the scheme, you may need to complete a Learning Needs Assessment (LNA) or submit a portfolio of evidence (for those working in a similar health care setting elsewhere in the world and previously completed GP training in the UK)
Specific guidance on the Induction Scheme
This supports doctors who have never practiced in NHS General Practice before.
It includes those
- who have completed GP training in Republic of Ireland in the past 2 years
- who have completed GP training in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada
- GPs who have not previously worked in NHS General Practice (or fit into the above categories)
Depending on where you completed your post-graduate training, the GMC may ask you to apply for a CEGPR. https://www.rcgp.org.uk/training-exams/discover-general-practice/qualifying-as-a-gp-in-the-nhs/certificate-of-eligibility-for-gp-registration-cegpr.aspx . This is not usually needed for doctors coming from EU countries, but doctors coming from outside the EU will need to check on the GMC website.
Opportunities for GPs recently qualified in Republic of Ireland
Did you know that if you have qualified as a GP within the past 2 years in the Republic of Ireland, you can now follow a Streamlined Process to be able to work in Northern Ireland? This avoids the need to sit any exam and allows you to do a short orientation placement in a training practice in the area where you might wish to work. To find out more email louise.sands@hscni.net
Opportunities for GPs who qualified in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or Canada
Did you know that you can now follow a Streamlined Process to be able to work in Northern Ireland? This avoids the need to sit any exam and allows you to do an orientation placement in a training practice in the area where you might wish to work. More information can be found at this link https://gprecruitment-dev.hee.nhs.uk/induction-refresher/spa. To find out more email louise.sands@hscni.net
Heath and Care Visa Sponsorship
Doctors applying to this scheme may need a Health and Care Visa. Practices interested in providing a placement for these doctors need to be a training practice and hold a Visa sponsorship licence.
You can find out more about becoming a Visa sponsor by clicking on this video link. There is also a presentation of this link here
Video link https://vimeo.com/771623839 password is COVID19
Doctors needing a Health and Care Visa can find out more information at this link Health & Care Visas — GPNI Careers
To find out more about living and working as a GP in Northern Ireland, please visit our GPNI Careers website GPNI Careers
