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Medic98:
Hello igbowarrior, yes o! I have. Finally, I'm here again. It's been a turbulent past week. Long story, but I'm gradually settling in. Lots of paperwork to be done. I've been jumping from one accommodation to another. Like I said, long story... but it's all working out well, thank God. My medicals are slated for next week after which work begins. Thanks for asking. Wishing you all the best!

Thanks for your wishes bro, am just studying up for the ielts..Is your hospital in north or south UK. as I think dey been having snow quite recent? ..Does your employer pay for your GMC registration, or have you had to fund that before you reached? Keep us all informed pls, you are an inspiration to us man....

[quote author=Medic98 post=66016942]Hello bro, sorry for the late replies. Been overwhelmed with several activities over the past few days/weeks...
The e-mail keeps failing to deliver. We'd have to think of some other way to communicate...[/quote

Hi again medic98, Did you reach there yet ?

Medic98:
Thanks . Yes, it's in an Emergency Department job and Yes, lots of trusts in the UK are offering such jobs at the moment. There are a whole lot of other jobs available in other specialties as well. It all depends on what you want. The only difference is that not all jobs fall under shortage occupation. With the issue of refusal of COS applications recently trending, shortage occupation jobs such as Emergency jobs tend to give greater security/assurance in securing COS and subsequent tier 2 visa. There's a lot of information that you may not fully grasp at the moment, just begin from where you are and gradually advance in the process. As you go along, you'll get more information and be better equipped to make necessary decisions at every point in time. Here is the link of a good blog that gives lots of information about the UK PLAB journey - omarsguidelines..com. You can also get a lot of info from various whatsapp, telegram and facebook PLAB groups. I wish you all the best in your journey bro!

Many thanks again for all your tips man.

Medic98:
Yes, there is! Thanks for asking. I got a trust grade job in Emergency Medicine last week. Plenty work but what does a man do? I accepted the first offer that came because it was okay and I'm sort of in a hurry right now 'cos my I.D check date is fast approaching... No time for me to be too picky. Yes, most NHS interviews are done via SKYPE. NES suitability interviews are usually done via regular phone call. Cheers!

Wow that’s great news Medic98. That will be in an emergency department then? Are many trusts in UK offering such like? Do you know of the area at all where the hospital is? Wow you really inspire me to get going, and am sure the house will join me in congratulations man !!

Medic98:
Uwc

Any result off your interviews yet medic98? Are they done via Skype or something?

Medic98:
You're welcome chief

Completely unnecessary at the moment as there are several jobs available. I know lots of people who have got jobs in the last 2 years with nothing other than plab 2 passed. I've even heard that some people secured NES jobs before taking plab 2. The demand for doctors has been way more than the supply in the past 2 years, although that demand seems to be reducing gradually... Despite the decline in demand, I don't think clinical attachment is necessary, at least for the time being.
Nope. It's definitely not in my plans to do one. I had an interview 2 days ago and I wasn't asked about any clinical attachment... (I'm awaiting the outcome). I have another scheduled for Monday and another for Wednesday. At the moment, it's simply not necessary.
You're welcome boss.

Good luck for your interviews, do keep us informed..

[quote author=Medic98 post=64711453][/quote]Many thanks for your wise advice..How necessary would it be to have UK hospital experience in the form of clinical attachment, as I’ve heard this is likely to make you more marketable in UK before you get NHS job? And may even lead to a job offer? Do you think this is important yourself, and will it figure in your plans? Again thanks for your patience explaining the order of things..

Medic98:
Thanks. I'm currently in Nigeria

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Medic98:
Thanks. I'm currently in Nigeria

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Thanks. I'm currently in Nigeria[/quote]Well done medic98, when do you intend to do your registration? and is it better to move to uk to job hunt? (Though for me am not sure of anyone to stay with).Just, as am starting on the journey myself, and new here, and could use some help on the order of things. Cheers boss.