Doctor Route UK
Clinical attachment support and UK career guidance for international doctors.
How We Help
We support international doctors who are looking for UK clinical attachments and career guidance. We help you identify suitable opportunities, understand the process, and approach the right departments with confidence.
Clinical Attachment Support
We help international doctors find suitable UK clinical attachment opportunities and support them through the process, from identifying the right departments to guiding you through the next steps.
Career Guidance
General guidance on UK medical career pathways, next steps, and preparation for future opportunities.
CV & Application Support
Support to strengthen your CV and prepare clear, professional applications for NHS Trusts and departments.
How It Works
1. Tell us what support you need.
2. We review your requirements and guide you on suitable next steps.
3. You receive clear guidance to help you proceed with the relevant NHS Trust or department.
Start Your Enquiry
Tell us what support you’re looking for and we’ll get back to you by email with the next steps.
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Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 5 October 20261. About Doctor Route UKDoctor Route UK provides independent guidance and support to doctors seeking UK clinical attachments and related career support.Doctor Route UK is an independent service and is not part of, affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the NHS, any NHS Trust, hospital, university, regulator or recruitment agency.Email: [email protected]2. Our ServicesDepending on the service agreed with you, we may provide:• Clinical Attachment Support
• UK medical career guidance
• CV and application support
• Guidance on suitable NHS Trusts, hospitals or departments
• Information about relevant contacts and next steps
• General support during the clinical attachment processThe exact service, fee and any agreed timeframe will be confirmed with you in writing before payment.3. Clinical Attachment Placement GuaranteeWhere your purchased service includes our Clinical Attachment Placement Guarantee, we will work to secure a suitable unpaid UK clinical attachment within the timeframe agreed with you.A placement is considered secured when a suitable healthcare provider, HR department or authorised supervisor provides written confirmation that they are willing to accept you for a clinical attachment, subject to their local requirements.If we are unable to secure a suitable clinical attachment within the agreed timeframe, we will refund the Doctor Route UK service fee paid for the clinical attachment placement service.The guarantee may not apply if you provide inaccurate information, fail to provide required information, do not respond within a reasonable time, withdraw from the process, reject a suitable opportunity that meets the agreed criteria, or introduce new restrictions after the service has started.4. Healthcare Provider RequirementsAny clinical attachment remains subject to requirements imposed by the relevant healthcare provider.These may include occupational health clearance, identification checks, references, DBS or police clearance, immigration requirements, vaccinations, mandatory training or other onboarding requirements.Doctor Route UK cannot make these decisions on behalf of a healthcare provider.5. What We Do Not GuaranteeDoctor Route UK does not guarantee:• Employment or an NHS job
• A paid position
• Visa approval or sponsorship
• GMC registration
• Occupational health or DBS clearance
• A particular NHS Trust, specialty, consultant or location
• A particular start date
• Employment following a clinical attachmentClinical attachments supported through our service are intended to be unpaid unless the healthcare provider states otherwise.6. Fees and PaymentOur service fees vary depending on the support required.The applicable fee will be confirmed with you in writing before you agree to proceed or make payment.Doctor Route UK service fees are separate from third-party costs such as occupational health fees, DBS checks, visa costs, travel, accommodation or hospital charges unless expressly stated otherwise.Third-party charges are not normally refundable by Doctor Route UK.7. Cancellation and RefundsWhere applicable under UK consumer law, you may have the right to cancel a service purchased at a distance within 14 days.If you ask us to begin work during the cancellation period, you request that the service starts immediately.If work has already been carried out before cancellation, an appropriate amount may be payable for the services already provided.Where the Clinical Attachment Placement Guarantee applies and we are unable to secure a suitable placement within the agreed timeframe, the relevant Doctor Route UK service fee will be refunded.Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory consumer rights.8. Your ResponsibilitiesYou are responsible for providing accurate and complete information.You are also responsible for meeting any requirements set by NHS Trusts, hospitals or other healthcare providers.Where we provide contact information or guidance, you may be required to communicate directly with the relevant organisation.9. CV and Application SupportWe may provide suggestions to improve CVs, applications and professional communications.You remain responsible for reviewing and approving any document before it is submitted.We do not guarantee that an application will result in a placement, interview or employment.10. Professional AdviceDoctor Route UK provides general guidance only.We do not provide regulated legal, immigration, financial, medical or professional regulatory advice.11. LiabilityWe will provide our services with reasonable care and skill.We are not responsible for independent decisions made by NHS Trusts, consultants, regulators or other third parties.Nothing in these Terms excludes rights or liabilities that cannot legally be excluded.12. Changes to These TermsWe may update these Terms from time to time.The latest version will be published on our website.13. ContactIf you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:[email protected]
Last updated: 5 October 20261. About Doctor Route UKDoctor Route UK provides clinical attachment and career guidance services for doctors interested in opportunities in the UK.Email: [email protected]2. Information We CollectDepending on how you use our service, we may collect:• Your name
• Email address
• Information submitted through our enquiry form
• Details about the support you require
• Your CV, if you choose to provide it
• Professional information contained in your CV
• Correspondence between you and Doctor Route UK
• Invoice and payment records3. Information We Do Not Normally RequirePlease do not send sensitive documents through our website unless specifically requested.We do not normally require copies of:• Passports
• Medical records
• Occupational health information
• DBS certificates
• Police clearance certificates
• Bank card detailsWhere an NHS Trust or healthcare provider requires these documents, you will normally provide them directly to that organisation.4. How We Use Your InformationWe may use your information to:• Respond to your enquiry
• Understand the support you require
• Provide clinical attachment and career guidance services
• Review CVs and applications
• Communicate with you about your service
• Issue invoices and process payments or refunds
• Maintain appropriate business records
• Protect our service against misuse or fraud
• Meet legal obligations5. Our Legal Basis for Using Your InformationWe may process your information because it is necessary to:• Provide a service you have requested
• Take steps before entering into a contract with you
• Operate and protect Doctor Route UK
• Meet legal or accounting obligations
• Act on your consent where consent is specifically required6. Sharing Your InformationWe do not sell your personal information.Information may be processed by service providers that help us operate Doctor Route UK, including:• Website and form providers
• Email and cloud-service providers
• Payment or banking providers
• Accountants or professional advisers where necessaryWe do not normally send your CV or personal documents to NHS Trusts or hospitals without your knowledge.Where our service involves directing you to an NHS Trust, hospital, department or other organisation, you may communicate with that organisation directly.7. How Long We Keep Your InformationWe only keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary.As a general guide:• Initial enquiry information may be kept for up to 12 months after the last meaningful contact
• Client correspondence and service records may be kept for up to 24 months after the service ends
• Financial and transaction records may be retained for longer where required by UK tax or accounting rulesInformation that is no longer required will be deleted or anonymised where reasonably practical.8. SecurityWe take reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.However, no internet or email system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.9. Your RightsDepending on the circumstances, you may have the right to:• Request access to your personal information
• Ask us to correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of information
• Restrict certain processing
• Object to certain uses of your information
• Withdraw consent where we rely on consentTo exercise your rights, contact:[email protected]10. MarketingSubmitting an enquiry does not automatically add you to a marketing mailing list.If we introduce marketing communications in the future, we will provide an appropriate option to opt in or opt out.11. Cookies and Website TechnologyOur website provider may use technical cookies or similar technology necessary for the website to function.If we introduce non-essential analytics, advertising or marketing cookies in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated and consent will be requested where required.12. Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.The latest version will be available on the Doctor Route UK website.13. ContactFor questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact:[email protected]
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