NHS Induction Programme
Our NHS Induction Programme is for overseas trained doctors finding their first role in the NHS.
NHS Induction Programme
Develop the necessary clinical skills, knowledge and expertise to work safely and confidently in the NHS
Supported NHS Employment
Land yourself into supported foundation year jobs at our partner Trusts, easing you into the NHS system
professional development
Career development, support and mentoring to establish your professional road map
We are the one-stop-shop for overseas-trained healthcare professionals forging their path in the NHS and UK healthcare system. LinkMedics provides everything from clinical training, pastoral care, mentoring, professional development, networking, paid clinical attachments and supported NHS employment. We do this through our award-winning and market-leading programmes, delivered by our world-class team, made in collaboration with the NHS.
Starting your NHS journey with LinkMedics will help you understand your responsibilities in a unique NHS system, giving you confidence and longevity in your career. Our programme has been specially crafted by a team of British overseas trained doctors who understand your journey personally and are passionate about helping you ease into the NHS. Beyond the clinical skills training and employment offered, LinkMedics provide comprehensive pastoral care from an established alumni network who are here to give you an unbiased and unfiltered view of your journey to signing CREST.
Together with our programme partner NHS Trusts, we help the NHS significantly reduce its workforce expenses and control expenditure as we tackle national NHS workforce challenges together.
Who we are
Our expertise
Our values
Who we are
We’re a team of medical doctors, dentists, healthcare professionals and senior healthcare leaders working together to solve the NHS workforce crisis. We founded LinkMedics from our own lived-experiences, qualifying as doctors overseas, to support our peers entering the NHS workforce from a truly personal perspective.
After rejection from UK medical school, aged 18, our founder moved abroad to Eastern Europe to complete his medical training. He founded LinkMedics as a fifth-year medical student, in 2019, to help doctors and medical students in a similar situation.
Our expertise
We support all of our LinkMedics family with equality, regardless of background, and ensure that everyone has access to the support and opportunities they deserve.
Our values
Dr Prash Ladva
Chief Executive Officer
Prash provides clinical leadership to all LinkMedics programmes and operations
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Prof Simon Rudland
Clinical Director
Simon brings a wealth of clinical experience as a senior GP Director and educator
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Paul Brown
Commercial Director
Paul brings a wealth of commercial and finance experience from the public and private sectors
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Dr Charmaine Connolly
Head of Medical Workforce
Char provides support to candidates, NHS and overseas partners during the admissions process
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Dr Priya Patel
Head of Compliance
Priya ensures that all doctors have the correct paperwork and pastoral support in the UK
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Dr Jeremy Kumarathasan
Director of Finance
Jeremy ensures that our day-to-day finances and operations run smoothly
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Dr Shabana Khan
Director of Medical Education
Dr Khan provides clinical oversight to our programmes as a practicing A&E consultant
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Dr Steven Gopaul
National Clinical Lead
Steven co-leads on clinical education, training and integration of our programmes
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Dr Scarlett Tankard
National Clinical Lead
Scarlett co-leads on clinical education, training and integration of our programmes
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Dr Phillip Benson
UK Account Manager
Phillip manages and supports our portfolio of NHS programme partners across the UK.
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Dr Haamid Hussain
Director of Innovation
Haamid keeps us on our toes! He ensures we are always doing new things faster and more innovative!
find out moreOur services
Find out more about our world-leading programmes for healthcare professions around the globe
Get “NHS Ready” Programme
Our Get "NHS Ready" programme is open to all overseas trained doctors who want to improve their clinical skills, knowledge and expertise.
Pastoral Care
We provide pastoral and aftercare services for both our doctors and the NHS!
Relocation Services
We work together with our NHS Trusts to help you find suitable accommodation across the UK.
Professional Development
We provide a wide-range of professional services, both clinical and non-clinical, including coaching, mentoring and career guidance.
Pre-medical Programmes
Dedicated programmes to help you gain relevant and unique NHS work experience and stand out on your application.
Frequently asked questions
We are a team of healthcare professionals passionate about supporting the NHS transition of our overseas trained colleagues. We created LinkMedics to support others in a similar situation, and as we have been through the same journey, we provide support on a personal level from our shared experiences.
The NHS induction programme provides a safe and supported route to NHS employment as a junior doctor. The programme consists of a hands-on clinical and hospital induction, followed by a supported period of NHS employment for up to 2-years.Â
During our induction block, you visit our clinical skills facility to refine foundation level clinical skills, before being placed into a hospital to gain essential ward experience, practice your clinical skills, shadow on-calls and attend teaching. You are then formally employed by our partner NHS Trusts to work as a junior doctor in the UK at both Foundation Year 1 (FY1) and Foundation Year 2 (FY2) levels.
The intention is to provide a baseline of clinical skills, knowledge and experience before supported doctors with their FY2 competencies.
Our NHS Induction Programme is currently open to overseas trained doctors who wish to work as doctors in the NHS. Our Get “NHS Ready” Programme is open to all other overseas trained doctors.
Yes, you will be paid at the current national Trust grade equivalent rate for your period of employment. You are employed directly by the NHS (not LinkMedics) and your employing Trust will act as your designated body.
You must provide evidence that you have completed your final medical school exams, and you must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
To ensure we protect our programme partners and any patients you will interact with, you must pass our admissions process. Our NHS Induction Programme is currently only open to British overseas trained doctors and to those who do NOT require a VISA to work in the UK. For more details, please see our eligibility criteria.
At this moment in time, we are unable to support applicants who require a UK work VISA.
Our Get “NHS Ready” Programme is open to all other overseas trained doctors and medical students who want to find their feet in the UK.
Our NHS Induction Programme and Get “NHS Ready” Programme are both aimed at overseas graduates who do not have the same NHS experience or opportunities to progress to training posts in the UK.
We have pre-medical and medical student programmes aimed at those all over the world!
