IMG NHS Guide - Ongoing Support
This guide has been developed to support and signpost you to the induction and pastoral support available to help you settle into your new role. It is full of interactive links to take you to the outlined resources.
Some resources in this guide are suitable for doctors entering formal medical training programmes, whilst others are for doctors joining Health Boards at all grades, across all specialities.
Explore the range of resources to support ongoing pastoral support available before you start, to help you settle into your new role.
If you have any questions about the information in this guide, or you feel there is information which would be useful to add, please get in touch with the Centre for Workforce Supply at nes.cws@nhs.scot.
What you need to know
The Centre for Workforce Supply (CWS) TURAS Resource Hub
A range of resources to support IMG doctors, including a guide to rental accommodation in Scotland, visa conversion and pregnancy guides, can all be found on the CWS Resource Hub. You can sign up for access with any email address, and can do this before you start your role with NHS Scotland.
TURAS Learn
Turas was developed by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) to provide a centralised platform for digital products and services. The platform hosts educational resources to support your ongoing professional development.
Support Networks for IMG Doctors
There are a range of support networks available for informal, peer support including:
NHS England e-learning for Healthcare (E-LFH) Induction Programme for International Medical Graduates
An eLearning platform with modules and resources to help IMGs new to the UK.
Scotland’s Migration Service - Free Appointments
The website has content and for free advice appointments for migrants settling in Scotland. This service is delivered by Citizens Advice Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government.
Explore the Centre for Workforce Supply Resource Hub
