Employing a doctor

This guide is to help employers understand their obligations when employing and contracting with doctors.

What this guide will help you answer
What checks you need to make when employing or contracting with a doctor.
You must make sure to
Only hire or contract with doctors who you can identify and who have the right status on the register for the role.
  1. Summary
  2. Registration and licensing requirements
  3. Pre-employment checks
  4. What to check
  1. GMC reference numbers
  2. A doctor’s identity
  3. Doctors with restrictions on their practice
  4. Doctors working overseas
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